As of March 27, 2026, two stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the RSI is above 70, according to Benzinga Pro.

Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

Olaplex Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:OLPX)

  • On March 26, Olaplex Holdings announced it will be acquired by Henkel. Amanda Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer of OLAPLEX, said, “Today marks an exciting next chapter for OLAPLEX. From our roots in the professional community to becoming one of the most trusted science-led brands in hair treatment, our journey has always been fueled by innovation and a deep commitment to stylists and consumers. This step is a testament to the momentum we’ve achieved in our transformation and the significant opportunities ahead for OLAPLEX to continue shaping the future of hair health and pursue long-term growth. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished and look forward to accelerating our product innovation, expanding our reach and continuing to deliver results for our Pro partners and customers around the world as part of the Henkel platform.” The company's stock gained around 53% over the past five days and has a 52-week high of $2.01.
  • RSI Value: 73.6                                
  • OLPX Price Action: Shares of Olaplex closed at $2.01 on Wednesday.

Darling Ingredients Inc (NYSE:DAR)

  • On March 24, JP Morgan analyst Thomas Palmer maintained Darling Ingredients with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $59 to $69. The company's stock gained around 11% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $59.63.
  • RSI Value: 71
  • DAR Price Action: Shares of Darling Ingredients rose 0.1% to close at $58.98 on Thursday.
  • Edge Stock Ratings: 96.36 Momentum score with Value at 46.75.

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