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

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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Arista Networks (ANET), VICI Properties (VICI) 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 09, 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: Energy (3), Technology (1), Utilities (1)

Nearest to 2026 High — Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD High DateRSI% above MA200Trend
ANETArista Networks IncTechnology$181.05+35.52%2026-07-0863.2+25.9%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
MPCMarathon Petroleum CorpEnergy$280.68+69.96%2026-07-0868.5+32.1%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
DDominion Energy IncUtilities$69.86+17.93%2026-07-0861.6+11.8%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
VLOValero Energy CorpEnergy$282.88+71.12%2026-07-0866.8+36.3%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
TRGPTarga Resources CorpEnergy$277.86+48.77%2026-07-0859.4+30.0%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
ANET chart

ANET  |  Arista Networks Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $181.05  |  % Realized: +35.52%  |  RSI: 63.2  |  % above MA200: +25.9%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Arista Networks Inc (ANET) is a cloud networking company providing high-performance switching solutions for data centers. Investors should care due to its strong presence in the rapidly growing cloud infrastructure market, driven by increasing demand for high-bandwidth, low-latency networking.

Arista Networks Inc shows bullish technicals with RSI(14) at 63.2, indicating rising momentum. The MA alignment is bullish as price ($187.80) > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, confirming a sustained uptrend. The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, 0.0% below, suggesting a potential breakout.

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MPC chart

MPC  |  Marathon Petroleum Corp  |  Energy  |  Price Last: $280.68  |  % Realized: +69.96%  |  RSI: 68.5  |  % above MA200: +32.1%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Marathon Petroleum Corp is a refining and marketing company, operating refineries and retail outlets. Investors should care about its refining capacity, product margins, and distribution network, as these drive revenue and profitability in the energy sector.

MPC's RSI(14) is 68.5, nearing overbought territory. The MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200) indicates a sustained uptrend. With the stock 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, it suggests potential for a breakout, indicating strong momentum.

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D chart

D  |  Dominion Energy Inc  |  Utilities  |  Price Last: $69.86  |  % Realized: +17.93%  |  RSI: 61.6  |  % above MA200: +11.8%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Dominion Energy Inc is a utility company that generates and distributes electricity and natural gas. Investors should care because its stable cash flows and dividend yield can provide a defensive component to a portfolio, while its infrastructure investments drive growth.

Dominion Energy Inc's current technical situation indicates momentum, with RSI(14) at 61.6 and a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200), suggesting a sustained uptrend. The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, 0.0% below, indicating a potential breakout level.

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VLO chart

VLO  |  Valero Energy Corp  |  Energy  |  Price Last: $282.88  |  % Realized: +71.12%  |  RSI: 66.8  |  % above MA200: +36.3%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Valero Energy Corp is a refining company that operates a significant number of refineries, producing fuels such as gasoline and diesel. Investors should care because its refining operations are closely tied to energy demand and margin fluctuations.

Valero Energy Corp's current technical situation indicates sustained uptrend momentum with RSI(14) at 66.8 and a bullish MA alignment: price ($282.23) > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, near a potential breakout at its 2026 YTD high.

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TRGP chart

TRGP  |  Targa Resources Corp  |  Energy  |  Price Last: $277.86  |  % Realized: +48.77%  |  RSI: 59.4  |  % above MA200: +30.0%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Targa Resources Corp is a midstream energy company that provides infrastructure for natural gas and liquids processing, transportation, and storage. Investors should care because its performance is tied to energy demand and commodity prices.

Targa Resources Corp shows bullish technicals with RSI(14) at 59.4 and a sustained uptrend as price ($276.74) > MA20 > MA50 > MA200. It's near its 2026 YTD high, up 48.8% YTD, indicating strong momentum.

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📉 Nearest to 2026 Low

Sectors represented: Real Estate (2), Consumer Defensive (1), Consumer Cyclical (1), Communication Services (1)

Nearest to 2026 Low — Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD Low DateRSI% above MA200Trend
VICIVICI Properties IncReal Estate$26.09-7.32%2026-06-2238.4-9.5%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
STZConstellation Brands IncConsumer Defensive$130.34-7.67%2026-07-0832.6-10.6%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
WYWeyerhaeuser CoReal Estate$22.46-5.63%2026-07-0835.1-7.0%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
HASHasbro, IncConsumer Cyclical$75.86-8.57%2026-07-0828.1-12.2%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
WBDWarner Bros. Discovery IncCommunication Services$26.15-8.28%2026-07-0640.8+1.0%Above MA200 · Below MA20, MA50
VICI chart

VICI  |  VICI Properties Inc  |  Real Estate  |  Price Last: $26.09  |  % Realized: -7.32%  |  RSI: 38.4  |  % above MA200: -9.5%  |  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 is testing major support with its price 0.0% above its 2026 YTD low. The RSI(14) is 38.4, and the MA alignment is bearish (price < MA20 < MA50 < MA200), indicating a sustained downtrend and potential further decline.

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STZ chart

STZ  |  Constellation Brands Inc  |  Consumer Defensive  |  Price Last: $130.34  |  % Realized: -7.67%  |  RSI: 32.6  |  % above MA200: -10.6%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Constellation Brands Inc is a leading beverage alcohol company owning prominent beer brands like Corona and Modelo, and wine brands like Robert Mondavi and Kim Crawford, making it a significant player in the global alcoholic beverages market.

Constellation Brands Inc is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low with an RSI(14) of 32.6, indicating oversold conditions, and a bearish MA alignment (price < MA20 < MA50 < MA200), suggesting a sustained downtrend, potentially a warning sign for investors.

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WY chart

WY  |  Weyerhaeuser Co  |  Real Estate  |  Price Last: $22.46  |  % Realized: -5.63%  |  RSI: 35.1  |  % above MA200: -7.0%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Weyerhaeuser Co is a timberlands owner and manager, engaging in harvesting and selling timber, and constructing and selling homes. Investors should care due to its exposure to the housing market and timber demand fluctuations.

Weyerhaeuser Co's RSI is 35.1, indicating potential oversold conditions. The stock is below its MA20, MA50, and MA200, showing mixed signals. It's 0.0% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support, a potential warning sign.

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HAS chart

HAS  |  Hasbro, Inc  |  Consumer Cyclical  |  Price Last: $75.86  |  % Realized: -8.57%  |  RSI: 28.1  |  % above MA200: -12.2%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Hasbro, Inc (HAS) is a global play and entertainment company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer products, including brands like Transformers, My Little Pony, and Nerf. Investors care about its ability to innovate and maintain market share in a competitive toy industry.

Hasbro's technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 28.1 indicating oversold conditions and the stock below its MA20, MA50, and MA200, signaling potential further downside. It's currently 0.0% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support.

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WBD chart

WBD  |  Warner Bros. Discovery Inc  |  Communication Services  |  Price Last: $26.15  |  % Realized: -8.28%  |  RSI: 40.8  |  % above MA200: +1.0%  |  Trend: Above MA200 · Below MA20, MA50

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc is a media conglomerate with significant holdings in film, television, and streaming through brands like HBO, Warner Bros., and Discovery. Investors should care due to its influence on entertainment trends and potential for streaming growth.

WBD's technicals indicate a warning sign: RSI(14) at 40.8 suggests bearish momentum, with price below MA20/MA50 but above MA200, showing mixed signals. The stock is 0.1% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support.

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Market Commentary

The S&P 500 stocks listed are currently trading near their year-to-date (YTD) extremes for 2026. Specifically, stocks like ANET, MPC, D, VLO, and TRGP are at their YTD highs, while VICI, STZ, WY, HAS, and WBD are near their YTD lows. This indicates that these stocks have either reached new highs or are struggling to move beyond their recent lows in 2026.

The stocks at their YTD highs are primarily from the energy sector (MPC, VLO, TRGP) and utilities (D), suggesting strong performance in these sectors. In contrast, the stocks near their YTD lows are from diverse sectors, including real estate (VICI), consumer staples (STZ), industrials (WY), consumer discretionary (HAS), and communication services (WBD). This divergence may indicate varying market conditions and sector-specific themes driving these movements.

Investors should monitor sector-specific news and earnings reports for these stocks, as well as broader market trends, to understand the sustainability of these extreme price levels. Watching how these stocks react to future market developments will be crucial in determining whether their current YTD extremes persist or reverse.


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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