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Nasdaq 100 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Palo Alto Networks (PANW), T-Mobile US (TMUS) and more

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Nasdaq 100 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Palo Alto Networks (PANW), T-Mobile US (TMUS) and more

Screening all 101 Nasdaq 100 constituents for stocks nearest to their 2026 year-to-date high and their 2026 YTD low. Data as of June 30, 2026. % Realized = total return since Jan 1 2026.

Legend: RSI > 70 = overbought · RSI < 30 = oversold · Green % Realized = positive YTD return · Red = negative.

📈 Nearest to 2026 High

Sectors represented: Technology (4), Healthcare (1)

Nearest to 2026 High — Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD High DateRSI% above MA200Trend
PANWPalo Alto Networks IncTechnology$332.00+85.09%2026-06-2979.1+66.0%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
AMATApplied Materials IncTechnology$694.64+158.36%2026-06-2971.8+107.5%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
LRCXLam Research CorpTechnology$410.91+122.04%2026-06-2966.5+86.5%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
KLACKLA CorpTechnology$278.39+118.44%2026-06-2969.0+85.1%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
VRTXVertex Pharmaceuticals, IncHealthcare$499.65+10.51%2026-06-2974.3+12.9%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
PANW chart

PANW  |  Palo Alto Networks Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $332.00  |  % Realized: +85.09%  |  RSI: 79.1  |  % above MA200: +66.0%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Palo Alto Networks Inc is a cybersecurity company providing advanced threat prevention and security solutions. Investors should care because its innovative products and strong market position drive growth, making it a significant player in the rapidly expanding cybersecurity market.

Palo Alto Networks Inc is in a sustained uptrend with price ($339.24) above MA20 > MA50 > MA200. RSI(14) is 79.1, indicating potential overbought conditions. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting a potential breakout level, with 85.1% return over the 2026 YTD period.

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AMAT chart

AMAT  |  Applied Materials Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $694.64  |  % Realized: +158.36%  |  RSI: 71.8  |  % above MA200: +107.5%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Applied Materials Inc is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor fabrication equipment, crucial for chip production. Investors should care as the company's technology enables advancements in AI, 5G, and other emerging tech sectors, driving growth and profitability.

AMAT's RSI(14) is 71.8, indicating strong momentum. With price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200 and 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, the stock shows a sustained uptrend and potential breakout, suggesting continued upward pressure.

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LRCX chart

LRCX  |  Lam Research Corp  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $410.91  |  % Realized: +122.04%  |  RSI: 66.5  |  % above MA200: +86.5%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Lam Research Corp is a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Investors should care because its products are crucial for chip manufacturing, driving revenue growth tied to the semiconductor cycle.

Lam Research Corp's RSI(14) is 66.5 with a bullish MA alignment: price ($429.10) > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, indicating sustained uptrend momentum. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, near a potential breakout.

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KLAC chart

KLAC  |  KLA Corp  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $278.39  |  % Realized: +118.44%  |  RSI: 69.0  |  % above MA200: +85.1%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

KLA Corp is a process control and yield management solutions provider for the semiconductor industry. Investors should care because its technology enables chip manufacturers to improve production efficiency and reduce costs, making it a crucial partner in the semiconductor supply chain.

KLA Corp's current technical situation indicates strong momentum: RSI(14) is 69.0, and the stock exhibits a bullish MA alignment with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200. It's near its 2026 YTD high, up 118.4% YTD.

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VRTX chart

VRTX  |  Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc  |  Healthcare  |  Price Last: $499.65  |  % Realized: +10.51%  |  RSI: 74.3  |  % above MA200: +12.9%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes treatments for cystic fibrosis and other serious diseases. Investors should care because its cystic fibrosis treatments have shown significant market success and potential for continued growth.

The stock exhibits bullish technicals with RSI(14) at 74.3, indicating strong momentum. The MA alignment is bullish as price ($498.14) > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, showing a sustained uptrend. The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, 0.0% below, suggesting a potential breakout.

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📉 Nearest to 2026 Low

Sectors represented: Communication Services (1), Industrials (1), Technology (1), Consumer Defensive (1), Healthcare (1)

Nearest to 2026 Low — Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD Low DateRSI% above MA200Trend
TMUST-Mobile US IncCommunication Services$173.97-12.83%2026-06-2931.8-15.0%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
CPRTCopart, IncIndustrials$28.10-25.60%2026-06-2933.1-25.5%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
CTSHCognizant Technology Solutions CorpTechnology$38.74-52.34%2026-06-2922.3-41.8%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
PEPPepsiCo IncConsumer Defensive$138.68-2.50%2026-01-0736.6-7.6%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
IDXXIdexx Laboratories, IncHealthcare$535.93-20.01%2026-05-1337.5-14.8%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
TMUS chart

TMUS  |  T-Mobile US Inc  |  Communication Services  |  Price Last: $173.97  |  % Realized: -12.83%  |  RSI: 31.8  |  % above MA200: -15.0%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

T-Mobile US Inc is a wireless network operator providing mobile services. Investors should care about its competitive positioning, subscriber growth, and 5G rollout progress, as these factors impact revenue and profitability.

T-Mobile US Inc is in a sustained downtrend with price ($169.63) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. RSI(14) is 31.8, near oversold territory. The stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, having fallen 12.8% YTD.

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CPRT chart

CPRT  |  Copart, Inc  |  Industrials  |  Price Last: $28.10  |  % Realized: -25.60%  |  RSI: 33.1  |  % above MA200: -25.5%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Copart, Inc (CPRT) operates online vehicle auction platforms, connecting buyers and sellers in the automotive salvage and used vehicle markets. Investors should care because CPRT's market dominance and pricing power drive revenue growth.

CPRT's technical situation is bearish, with RSI(14) at 33.1 indicating oversold conditions, and a sustained downtrend as price ($28.14) remains below MA20, MA50, and MA200, with the stock testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.

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CTSH chart

CTSH  |  Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $38.74  |  % Realized: -52.34%  |  RSI: 22.3  |  % above MA200: -41.8%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp is an IT services company providing digital transformation, consulting, and technology services. Investors should care about its ability to adapt to changing tech landscapes and client needs, impacting revenue growth and profitability.

Cognizant's technical situation is bearish, with RSI(14) at 22.3, indicating oversold conditions. The MA alignment (price < MA20 < MA50 < MA200) confirms a sustained downtrend. The stock is at its 2026 YTD low, having fallen -52.3% YTD, signaling a potential warning sign.

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PEP chart

PEP  |  PepsiCo Inc  |  Consumer Defensive  |  Price Last: $138.68  |  % Realized: -2.50%  |  RSI: 36.6  |  % above MA200: -7.6%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

PepsiCo Inc is a diversified food and beverage company with brands like Pepsi, Lay's, and Gatorade, generating revenue through beverage sales, snack foods, and other categories. Investors care about its performance due to its market presence and dividend yield.

PepsiCo Inc's current technical situation indicates a sustained downtrend with price ($138.52) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The RSI(14) is 36.6, nearing oversold territory, and the stock is 1.2% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support.

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IDXX chart

IDXX  |  Idexx Laboratories, Inc  |  Healthcare  |  Price Last: $535.93  |  % Realized: -20.01%  |  RSI: 37.5  |  % above MA200: -14.8%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Idexx Laboratories, Inc is a veterinary diagnostics company providing testing solutions and companion animal care products. Investors should care due to its dominant market position and growth prospects driven by increasing pet ownership and advancements in animal healthcare technology.

IDXX is in a sustained downtrend with price ($522.01) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The RSI(14) is 37.5, nearing oversold territory. The stock is 1.4% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support, with a -20.0% return over the 2026 YTD period, indicating potential further downside.

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Market Commentary

The Nasdaq 100 stocks listed are currently trading near their 2026 year-to-date (YTD) extremes, with some at their highs and others at their lows. Stocks like PANW, AMAT, LRCX, KLAC, and VRTX are at their 2026 YTD highs, indicating strong performance, while TMUS, CPRT, and CTSH are at their 2026 YTD lows, suggesting weaker performance.

The technology sector themes driving these moves include semiconductor industry strength, as evidenced by AMAT, LRCX, and KLAC being at their YTD highs. This could be related to demand for chips and semiconductor equipment. Conversely, stocks like TMUS and CTSH are at their YTD lows, potentially indicating concerns in the telecommunications and IT services sectors.

Investors and traders should watch the macroeconomic conditions and sector-specific news that could impact these stocks. For instance, trends in chip demand, technological advancements, and global economic conditions could influence the performance of these stocks. Monitoring the percentage changes above their YTD lows for stocks like PEP and IDXX, which are slightly above their lows, could also provide insights into market sentiment and potential future movements.


Methodology: All 101 Nasdaq 100 constituents screened. Close prices downloaded from 2026-01-01. Period high = highest close since Jan 1 2026; period low = lowest close since Jan 1 2026. Distance = (current price / period extreme − 1) × 100. Technical indicators computed on up to 1 year of daily OHLCV data.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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