As of May 12, 2026, two stocks in the consumer discretionary 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.

Garrett Motion Inc (NASDAQ:GTX)

  • On April 30, Garrett Motion reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued FY2026 sales guidance above estimates. “Garrett had a strong start to 2026, delivering 6% organic growth,” said Olivier Rabiller, President and CEO of Garrett. “Net sales increased to $985 million, Adjusted EBIT margin expanded to 15.3% and we generated $49 million of Adjusted Free Cash Flow, reflecting disciplined execution and strong volume conversion. During the quarter, we repurchased $87 million of common shares and returned more than $100 million to shareholders including dividends.” The company's stock gained around 51% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $29.43.
  • RSI Value: 84.8                                
  • GTX Price Action: Shares of Garrett Motion gained 0.5% to close at $29.14 on Monday.
  • Edge Stock Ratings: 94.65 Momentum score with Value at 37.55.

Lincoln Educational Services Corp (NASDAQ:LINC)

  • On May 11, Lincoln Educational posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. “The first quarter financial and operating results illustrate the substantial progress made towards achieving our objective of providing the best education and training for in-demand careers while generating consistent, increasing returns to our shareholders,” said Scott Shaw, CEO and President. The company's stock gained around 20% over the past five days and has a 52-week high of $51.64.
  • RSI Value: 82.9
  • LINC Price Action: Shares of Lincoln Educational gained 10.6% to close at $49.50 on Monday.

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