S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Microsoftoration (MSFT), Netflix (NFLX) and more
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S&P 500 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Microsoftoration (MSFT), Netflix (NFLX) 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 October 05, 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), Industrials (1)
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price Last | % Realized | 2026 YTD High Date | RSI | % above MA200 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSFT | Microsoft Corporation | Technology | $517.53 | +9.43% | 2026-10-02 | 67.3 | +19.5% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| AMD | Advanced Micro Devices Inc | Technology | $633.91 | +183.67% | 2026-10-02 | 67.7 | +68.2% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| PANW | Palo Alto Networks Inc | Technology | $403.24 | +124.81% | 2026-10-02 | 62.7 | +60.4% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| CRWD | Crowdstrike Holdings Inc | Technology | $270.04 | +138.14% | 2026-10-02 | 68.2 | +75.0% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| JCI | Johnson Controls International plc | Industrials | $156.24 | +27.74% | 2026-10-02 | 65.6 | +13.4% | Above MA20, MA50, MA200 |
MSFT | Microsoft Corporation | Technology | Price Last: $517.53 | % Realized: +9.43% | RSI: 67.3 | % above MA200: +19.5% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Microsoft Corporation is a technology company that develops, licenses, and supports software, hardware, and services, including Windows, Office, Azure, and Xbox. Investors care about its dominance in productivity software and cloud computing, driving revenue growth.
Microsoft's current technical situation indicates sustained uptrend with bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200) and RSI(14) at 67.3, near its 2026 YTD high, suggesting potential breakout momentum.
AMD | Advanced Micro Devices Inc | Technology | Price Last: $633.91 | % Realized: +183.67% | RSI: 67.7 | % above MA200: +68.2% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) designs and manufactures high-performance computing and graphics processing units, crucial for AI, gaming, and data center growth, making it a key player in the semiconductor industry's expansion.
AMD's current technical situation indicates strong momentum: RSI(14) at 67.7, with a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200) and 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting a potential breakout.
PANW | Palo Alto Networks Inc | Technology | Price Last: $403.24 | % Realized: +124.81% | RSI: 62.7 | % above MA200: +60.4% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Palo Alto Networks Inc is a cybersecurity company providing advanced threat prevention and security solutions. Investors should care due to its strong market position and innovative products that address evolving cyber threats, potentially driving growth.
Palo Alto Networks Inc is in a sustained uptrend with price at $403.70, above MA20, MA50, and MA200. RSI(14) is 62.7, near its 2026 YTD high, indicating strong momentum with 124.8% 2026 YTD return, suggesting continued bullishness.
CRWD | Crowdstrike Holdings Inc | Technology | Price Last: $270.04 | % Realized: +138.14% | RSI: 68.2 | % above MA200: +75.0% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc is a cybersecurity company providing cloud-delivered endpoint and cloud workload protection. Investors should care because its innovative solutions are in high demand, driving growth. Specific details about its products and services are not available in the given data.
Crowdstrike's current technical situation indicates strong momentum: RSI(14) is 68.2, and the stock exhibits a bullish MA alignment with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200. It's near its 2026 YTD high, up 138.1% YTD.
JCI | Johnson Controls International plc | Industrials | Price Last: $156.24 | % Realized: +27.74% | RSI: 65.6 | % above MA200: +13.4% | Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200
Johnson Controls International plc is a global leader in smart buildings, providing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, fire safety, and security solutions. Investors should care due to its presence in the growing building technology and sustainability markets.
JCI's RSI(14) is 65.6, indicating rising momentum. The stock is above MA20, MA50, and MA200, with a 27.7% 2026 YTD return, and is 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting a potential breakout.
📉 Nearest to 2026 Low
Sectors represented: Communication Services (2), Consumer Cyclical (2), Healthcare (1)
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price Last | % Realized | 2026 YTD Low Date | RSI | % above MA200 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFLX | Netflix Inc | Communication Services | $67.06 | -26.30% | 2026-10-02 | 30.8 | -20.1% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| BSX | Boston Scientific Corp | Healthcare | $42.60 | -55.02% | 2026-10-02 | 36.7 | -30.7% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| LOW | Lowe's Cos., Inc | Consumer Cyclical | $180.80 | -26.77% | 2026-10-02 | 24.9 | -21.8% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| CMCSA | Comcast Corp | Communication Services | $21.57 | -22.09% | 2026-10-02 | 26.4 | -19.1% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
| NKE | Nike, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | $33.87 | -46.48% | 2026-10-02 | 25.9 | -30.2% | Below MA20, MA50, MA200 |
NFLX | Netflix Inc | Communication Services | Price Last: $67.06 | % Realized: -26.30% | RSI: 30.8 | % above MA200: -20.1% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Netflix Inc is a streaming giant providing entertainment content globally. Investors care about its subscriber growth, content pipeline, and pricing power, which drive revenue and profitability. Its dominance in streaming and original content production are key to its financial performance.
NFLX is in a sustained downtrend with price ($66.94) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. The RSI(14) is 30.8, near oversold territory. Testing its 2026 YTD low at 0.0% above it is a warning sign, indicating potential further downside with a 2026 YTD return of -26.3%.
BSX | Boston Scientific Corp | Healthcare | Price Last: $42.60 | % Realized: -55.02% | RSI: 36.7 | % above MA200: -30.7% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Boston Scientific Corp (BSX) develops and manufactures medical devices, including those for cardiology, urology, and endoscopy. Investors should care about its innovation pipeline and market share in these critical healthcare segments.
BSX is in a sustained downtrend with price ($42.68) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. RSI(14) is 36.7, near oversold territory. The stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, having fallen -55.0% YTD, indicating a potential warning sign.
LOW | Lowe's Cos., Inc | Consumer Cyclical | Price Last: $180.80 | % Realized: -26.77% | RSI: 24.9 | % above MA200: -21.8% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Lowe's Cos., Inc operates as a home improvement retailer, selling products such as building materials, tools, and appliances. Investors should care because its performance reflects housing market trends and consumer spending habits.
Lowe's is in a sustained downtrend with price ($180.16) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. RSI(14) is 24.9, near oversold territory, and the stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, returning -26.8% YTD.
CMCSA | Comcast Corp | Communication Services | Price Last: $21.57 | % Realized: -22.09% | RSI: 26.4 | % above MA200: -19.1% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Comcast Corp is a media and telecommunications conglomerate providing cable television, internet, and phone services, as well as owning NBCUniversal, a major media company with film, television, and theme park assets, making it a significant player in both consumer connectivity and entertainment.
Comcast Corp's current technical situation is bearish, with an RSI(14) of 26.4 indicating oversold conditions, and a bearish MA alignment (price < MA20 < MA50 < MA200), suggesting a sustained downtrend, with the stock testing major support at its 2026 YTD low.
NKE | Nike, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | Price Last: $33.87 | % Realized: -46.48% | RSI: 25.9 | % above MA200: -30.2% | Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200
Nike, Inc designs and sells athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Investors should care about its brand strength, product innovation, and global distribution network, which drive revenue growth and profitability.
Nike's technicals indicate a sustained downtrend with price ($33.24) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. RSI(14) at 25.9 suggests oversold conditions. The stock is testing major support at its 2026 YTD low, having fallen -46.5% YTD.
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 MSFT, AMD, PANW, CRWD, and JCI are at their 2026 YTD highs, indicating strong performance, while NFLX, BSX, LOW, CMCSA, and NKE are at their 2026 YTD lows, showing weaker performance.
The stocks near their 2026 YTD highs are primarily from the technology sector, with MSFT, AMD, PANW, and CRWD being leaders. This suggests a strong technology theme in the market YTD. In contrast, the stocks near their 2026 YTD lows are from diverse sectors, including consumer discretionary (NFLX, NKE), healthcare (BSX), consumer staples (LOW), and communication services (CMCSA), indicating a broader market weakness. The divergence between these groups may be driven by varying market conditions and sector-specific trends.
Investors should monitor these stocks and their respective sectors for signs of continued strength or weakness. As the year progresses, changes in their performance relative to their YTD extremes could indicate shifts in market sentiment and sector rotation. Watching these stocks closely may provide insights into emerging trends and potential investment opportunities.
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.
