S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Dell (DELL), McDonald's (MCD) and more
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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Dell (DELL), McDonald's (MCD) 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 September 07, 2026. % Realized = total return since Jan 1 2026.
Legend: RSI > 70 = overbought Β· RSI < 30 = oversold Β· Green % Realized = positive YTD return Β· Red = negative.
📈 Nearest to 2026 High
Sectors represented: Energy (2), Technology (1), Communication Services (1), Financial (1)
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price Last | % Realized | 2026 YTD High Date | RSI | % above MA200 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELL | Dell Technologies Inc | Technology | $524.14 | +310.13% | 2026-09-04 | 63.7 | +106.8% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| MPC | Marathon Petroleum Corp | Energy | $388.90 | +135.50% | 2026-09-04 | 77.8 | +60.9% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| VLO | Valero Energy Corp | Energy | $370.72 | +124.26% | 2026-09-04 | 75.2 | +54.7% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| EA | Electronic Arts, Inc | Communication Services | $209.70 | +0.38% | 2026-08-04 | β | β | β |
| STT | State Street Corp | Financial | $194.26 | +50.51% | 2026-09-04 | 60.4 | +30.4% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |

DELL | Dell Technologies Inc | Technology | Price Last: $524.14 | % Realized: +310.13% | RSI: 63.7 | % above MA200: +106.8% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Dell Technologies Inc is a technology company that provides a range of products and services including personal computers, data storage solutions, and IT infrastructure. Investors should care about its ability to innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing tech landscape.
Dell's current technical situation indicates strong momentum with an RSI(14) of 63.7 and a bullish MA alignment: price ($524.14) > MA20 > MA50 > MA200, suggesting a sustained uptrend. It's near a potential breakout level, 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high.
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MPC | Marathon Petroleum Corp | Energy | Price Last: $388.90 | % Realized: +135.50% | RSI: 77.8 | % above MA200: +60.9% | 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 77.8, indicating strong momentum. The MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200) confirms a sustained uptrend. With the stock 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, it nears a potential breakout level.
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VLO | Valero Energy Corp | Energy | Price Last: $370.72 | % Realized: +124.26% | RSI: 75.2 | % above MA200: +54.7% | 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 tied to the energy market's demand and supply dynamics.
Valero Energy Corp's current technical situation indicates strong momentum with an RSI(14) of 75.2 and a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200), suggesting a sustained uptrend. The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, 0.0% below, potentially setting up for a breakout.
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EA | Electronic Arts, Inc | Communication Services | Price Last: $209.70 | % Realized: +0.38% | RSI: β | % above MA200: β | Trend: β
Electronic Arts, Inc (EA) is a leading interactive entertainment software company. Investors should care because EA develops and publishes popular video games like FIFA, Madden NFL, and The Sims, generating significant revenue through game sales and subscriptions.
The stock is near a potential breakout level, 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high. With a 0.4% return over the 2026 YTD period, the technical situation is neutral; however, RSI and MA data are incomplete, limiting further analysis.

STT | State Street Corp | Financial | Price Last: $194.26 | % Realized: +50.51% | RSI: 60.4 | % above MA200: +30.4% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
State Street Corp is a financial services company providing custody, research, and trading services to institutional investors. Investors should care because its performance reflects the health of the global asset management industry and it is a bellwether for financial services.
State Street Corp's current technical situation indicates momentum, with an RSI(14) of 60.4 and a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200), suggesting a sustained uptrend. The stock is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high.
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📉 Nearest to 2026 Low
Sectors represented: Industrials (2), Consumer Cyclical (1), Real Estate (1), Consumer Defensive (1)
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price Last | % Realized | 2026 YTD Low Date | RSI | % above MA200 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCD | McDonald's Corp | Consumer Cyclical | $255.69 | -15.69% | 2026-09-04 | 34.3 | -13.6% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| LHX | L3Harris Technologies Inc | Industrials | $256.45 | -15.77% | 2026-09-04 | 31.7 | -18.4% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| VICI | VICI Properties Inc | Real Estate | $25.42 | -9.70% | 2026-09-04 | 37.4 | -8.8% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| XYL | Xylem Inc | Industrials | $105.69 | -22.92% | 2026-09-04 | 29.9 | -14.9% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| STZ | Constellation Brands Inc | Consumer Defensive | $128.18 | -9.20% | 2026-09-04 | 38.8 | -11.7% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |

MCD | McDonald's Corp | Consumer Cyclical | Price Last: $255.69 | % Realized: -15.69% | RSI: 34.3 | % above MA200: -13.6% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
McDonald's Corp operates a global fast-food chain, serving burgers, fries, and beverages. Investors care about its brand strength, operational efficiency, and market penetration, as these factors drive revenue growth and profitability.
McDonald's Corp is in a sustained downtrend with price ($255.69) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The RSI(14) is 34.3, near oversold territory, and the stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, indicating a potential warning sign.
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LHX | L3Harris Technologies Inc | Industrials | Price Last: $256.45 | % Realized: -15.77% | RSI: 31.7 | % above MA200: -18.4% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
L3Harris Technologies Inc is a defense technology company providing advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. Investors should care due to its significant role in the defense industry and potential for long-term growth driven by government contracts.
L3Harris is in a sustained downtrend with price ($256.45) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The RSI(14) is 31.7, near oversold territory, and the stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, down 15.8% YTD, indicating a warning sign.
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VICI | VICI Properties Inc | Real Estate | Price Last: $25.42 | % Realized: -9.70% | RSI: 37.4 | % above MA200: -8.8% | 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 37.4, and the MA alignment is bearish (price < MA20 < MA50 < MA200), indicating a sustained downtrend and potential further decline.
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XYL | Xylem Inc | Industrials | Price Last: $105.69 | % Realized: -22.92% | RSI: 29.9 | % above MA200: -14.9% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Xylem Inc (XYL) provides water technology solutions, including pumps, valves, and treatment systems, helping industries and municipalities manage water resources efficiently. Investors should care as the company's products address critical global water challenges, driving potential long-term growth.
Xylem Inc's technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 29.9 indicating oversold conditions. The sustained downtrend is evident as price ($105.69) remains below MA20, MA50, and MA200, with the stock testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.
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STZ | Constellation Brands Inc | Consumer Defensive | Price Last: $128.18 | % Realized: -9.20% | RSI: 38.8 | % above MA200: -11.7% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Constellation Brands Inc (STZ) is a leading beverage alcohol company with a portfolio of beer, wine, and spirits brands, including Corona and Modelo. Investors should care about its brand strength and market share in the competitive beverage industry.
STZ is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low with an RSI(14) of 38.8, indicating oversold conditions, and a bearish MA alignment: price ($128.18) < MA20 < MA50 < MA200, signaling a sustained downtrend and potential further downside.
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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, DELL, MPC, VLO, EA, and STT are at their YTD highs, while MCD, LHX, VICI, XYL, and STZ are at their YTD lows, with the latter group having moved up by +0.0% from their lows.
The stocks near their YTD highs are from diverse sectors, including technology (DELL, EA), energy (MPC, VLO), and finance (STT), indicating broad-based strength. Conversely, the stocks near their YTD lows are from consumer staples (MCD), industrials (LHX, XYL), and consumer discretionary (STZ), as well as real estate (VICI), suggesting weakness in these areas.
Investors should monitor market conditions and sector trends to understand the drivers behind these movements. As these stocks are at their YTD extremes, any deviation from these levels could signal a shift in market sentiment. Watching the performance of these stocks and their respective sectors will be crucial in determining the next market direction.
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 β 1) Γ 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.

