As of Aug. 10, 2026, three stocks in the energy 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.

American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC)

  • On Aug. 7, American Resources’ ReElement announced successful commissioning of first commercial-scale germanium production column at Marion, Indiana facility. The company’s stock gained around 53% over the past five days and has a 52-week high of $7.11.
  • RSI Value: 77.8                                
  • AREC Price Action: Shares of American Resources rose 20.7% to close at $2.74 on Friday.

Forum Energy Technologies Inc (NYSE:FET)

  • On July 30, Forum Energy Technologies reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its FY26 sales guidance above estimates. Neal Lux, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “At the beginning of the quarter, we guided a substantial increase in financial performance, and our team exceeded expectations. Sequentially, we grew market share 13%, increased revenue 8%, expanded gross and adjusted EBITDA margins 230 and 300 basis points, and improved adjusted net income 148%. Importantly, free cash flow enabled us to repurchase shares while reducing net leverage to 1.1 times. By executing our ‘Beat the Market’ strategy and delivering solid operational performance, we achieved a stellar quarter.” The company’s stock gained around 51% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $77.51.
  • RSI Value: 75.9
  • FET Price Action: Shares of Forum Energy fell 1.3% to close at $74.23 on Friday.
  • Edge Stock Ratings: 98.64 Momentum score with Value at 65.75.

Natural Resource Partners LP (NYSE:NRP)

  • On Aug. 5, Natural Resource Partners reported a year-over-year decrease in its second-quarter financial results. “NRP generated $42 million of free cash flow in the second quarter of 2026 and $163 million of free cash flow over the last twelve months before accounting for the $39 million investment we made in our soda ash business in the first quarter of 2026,” said Craig Nunez, NRP’s president and chief operating officer. “We are on track to pay off all debt and significantly raise distributions before year-end.” The company’s stock gained around 9% over the past five days and has a 52-week high of $128.60.
  • RSI Value: 70.9
  • NRP Price Action: Shares of Natural Resource Partners gained 1.9% to close at $106.96 on Friday.

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