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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Arista Networks (ANET), Copart, (CPRT) and more

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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Arista Networks (ANET), Copart, (CPRT) and more

Screening all 503 S&P 500 constituents for stocks nearest to their 2026 year-to-date high and their 2026 YTD low. Data as of July 13, 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: Industrials (3), Technology (1), Energy (1)

Nearest to 2026 High — Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD High DateRSI% above MA200Trend
ANETArista Networks IncTechnology$186.96+39.94%2026-07-1063.9+29.7%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
UNPUnion Pacific CorpIndustrials$286.96+23.74%2026-07-1068.4+16.5%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
NSCNorfolk Southern CorpIndustrials$327.47+13.78%2026-07-1063.3+9.5%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
CSXCSX CorpIndustrials$49.41+36.23%2026-07-1068.3+22.8%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
MPCMarathon Petroleum CorpEnergy$283.74+71.82%2026-07-1074.4+32.9%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
ANET chart

ANET  |  Arista Networks Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $186.96  |  % Realized: +39.94%  |  RSI: 63.9  |  % above MA200: +29.7%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Arista Networks Inc is a data center networking solutions provider, offering high-performance, scalable Ethernet switching and routing products. Investors should care due to its strong presence in cloud networking, driven by demand for AI and hyperscale data centers.

Arista Networks Inc is in a sustained uptrend with bullish MA alignment: price ($189.01) > MA20 > MA50 > MA200. RSI(14) is 63.9, near its 2026 YTD high, indicating strong momentum with 39.9% 2026 YTD return, suggesting potential for further breakout.

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UNP chart

UNP  |  Union Pacific Corp  |  Industrials  |  Price Last: $286.96  |  % Realized: +23.74%  |  RSI: 68.4  |  % above MA200: +16.5%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Union Pacific Corp (UNP) operates North America's largest railroad network, transporting goods like coal, chemicals, and agricultural products. Investors should care because UNP's rail network is critical to US supply chains, and its performance can indicate broader economic trends.

UNP's technicals indicate momentum: RSI(14) is 68.4, and MA alignment is bullish with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting a potential breakout.

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NSC chart

NSC  |  Norfolk Southern Corp  |  Industrials  |  Price Last: $327.47  |  % Realized: +13.78%  |  RSI: 63.3  |  % above MA200: +9.5%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Norfolk Southern Corp operates a rail network transporting coal, crude oil, and intermodal containers. Investors should care about its operational efficiency and market share in the rail industry, as these factors directly impact revenue and profitability.

NSC's RSI(14) is 63.3, indicating rising momentum. The MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200) suggests a sustained uptrend. With the stock 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, it nears a potential breakout level, reinforcing the bullish technical picture.

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CSX chart

CSX  |  CSX Corp  |  Industrials  |  Price Last: $49.41  |  % Realized: +36.23%  |  RSI: 68.3  |  % above MA200: +22.8%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

CSX Corp operates a rail network transporting coal, intermodal containers, and automotive goods, making it a key player in North American freight. Investors should care as its performance reflects industrial demand and economic activity.

CSX is in a sustained uptrend with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, RSI(14) at 68.3, and is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, indicating strong momentum with potential for breakout.

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MPC chart

MPC  |  Marathon Petroleum Corp  |  Energy  |  Price Last: $283.74  |  % Realized: +71.82%  |  RSI: 74.4  |  % above MA200: +32.9%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Marathon Petroleum Corp is a refining and marketing company, operating refineries and distributing petroleum products. Investors should care about its refining capacity, product demand, and margin trends, as these drive profitability.

MPC's RSI(14) is 74.4, nearing overbought territory. Bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200) indicates a sustained uptrend. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting potential breakout momentum.

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📉 Nearest to 2026 Low

Sectors represented: Real Estate (2), Industrials (1), Energy (1), Basic Materials (1)

Nearest to 2026 Low — Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD Low DateRSI% above MA200Trend
CPRTCopart, IncIndustrials$27.52-27.14%2026-07-1037.0-25.6%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
EQTEQT CorpEnergy$48.85-8.62%2026-07-1032.5-13.7%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
ALBAlbemarle CorpBasic Materials$126.05-12.42%2026-07-1029.8-16.2%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
CSGPCostar Group, IncReal Estate$28.39-56.78%2026-06-3043.0-45.9%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
VICIVICI Properties IncReal Estate$26.01-7.60%2026-07-0942.6-9.7%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
CPRT chart

CPRT  |  Copart, Inc  |  Industrials  |  Price Last: $27.52  |  % Realized: -27.14%  |  RSI: 37.0  |  % above MA200: -25.6%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Copart, Inc operates online vehicle auction platforms and provides remarketing services for salvage and used vehicles to insurance companies, charities, and other organizations, making it a key player in the vehicle disposal and redistribution market.

Copart's technicals indicate a sustained downtrend with price at $27.82 below all key MAs (MA20, MA50, MA200) and RSI(14) at 37.0, suggesting weakening momentum and testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.

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EQT chart

EQT  |  EQT Corp  |  Energy  |  Price Last: $48.85  |  % Realized: -8.62%  |  RSI: 32.5  |  % above MA200: -13.7%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

EQT Corp is a natural gas producer. Investors should care because its production levels and pricing directly impact revenue; however, the specific operational details are not provided in the given data.

EQT Corp's technicals indicate a sustained downtrend with price ($49.13) below all MAs (MA20, MA50, MA200), RSI(14) at 32.5, and testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, suggesting a warning sign.

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ALB chart

ALB  |  Albemarle Corp  |  Basic Materials  |  Price Last: $126.05  |  % Realized: -12.42%  |  RSI: 29.8  |  % above MA200: -16.2%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Albemarle Corp (ALB) is a leading producer of lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. Investors care due to its critical role in lithium-ion battery production for electric vehicles, making its performance sensitive to trends in the EV and energy storage sectors.

ALB's technical situation indicates a potential warning sign with an RSI(14) of 29.8, suggesting oversold conditions, and the price below MA20, MA50, and MA200, showing bearish alignment. The stock is at its 2026 YTD low, having returned -12.4% YTD.

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CSGP chart

CSGP  |  Costar Group, Inc  |  Real Estate  |  Price Last: $28.39  |  % Realized: -56.78%  |  RSI: 43.0  |  % above MA200: -45.9%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Costar Group, Inc provides commercial real estate information, analytics, and marketing services. Investors should care because its data and platform influence property market dynamics, making it a key player in the $1.4 trillion US commercial real estate market.

CSGP is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, with RSI(14) at 43.0 indicating neutral momentum. Bearish MA alignment (price < MA20 < MA50 < MA200) and -56.8% 2026 YTD return signal a sustained downtrend, potentially a warning sign.

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VICI chart

VICI  |  VICI Properties Inc  |  Real Estate  |  Price Last: $26.01  |  % Realized: -7.60%  |  RSI: 42.6  |  % above MA200: -9.7%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

VICI Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and acquires entertainment, hospitality, and gaming properties. Investors should care because its performance is tied to the recovery and growth of these sectors.

VICI's technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 42.6 and a sustained downtrend as price ($26.27) remains below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The stock is testing major support, 0.3% above its 2026 YTD low.

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Market Commentary

The S&P 500 stocks listed are near their 2026 year-to-date (YTD) extremes, with some at their highs and others at their lows. Stocks like ANET, UNP, NSC, CSX, and MPC are at their 2026 YTD highs, indicating strong performance, while CPRT, EQT, and ALB are at their 2026 YTD lows, showing weakness.

The stocks near their 2026 YTD highs are primarily from the industrials sector (UNP, NSC, CSX), suggesting a strong theme in this area, potentially driven by economic growth or infrastructure spending. The presence of MPC, an energy company, also indicates strength in the energy sector. Conversely, the stocks near their 2026 YTD lows are from diverse sectors, including industrials (CPRT), energy (EQT), materials (ALB), and real estate (VICI), indicating a broader-based weakness.

Investors should monitor these stocks for signs of continued strength or weakness, as well as watch for any changes in sector themes and market conditions that may be driving these trends. The proximity of these stocks to their 2026 YTD extremes may indicate a potential turning point or continuation of current trends.


Methodology: All 503 S&P 500 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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