As of Sept. 17, 2026, three 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.

Utz Brands Inc (NYSE:UTZ)

  • On Sept. 10, Utz Brands announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of approximately $0.063 per share on the Company’s Class A Common Stock. The company’s stock gained around 87% over the past six months and has a 52-week high of $14.30.
  • RSI Value: 74.4                                
  • UTZ Price Action: Shares of Utz Brands slipped 0.1% to close at $14.26 on Wednesday.
  • Edge Stock Ratings: 96.70 Momentum score with Value at 7.66.

Healthy Choice Wellness Corp (NYSE:HCWC)

  • On Aug. 27, the company announced its stockholders approved the proposals required to complete its merger with Host Digital. The company also announced a 1-for-35 reverse stock split. The company’s stock gained around 66% over the past five days and has a 52-week high of $34.30.
  • RSI Value: 74.8
  • HCWC Price Action: Shares of Healthy Choice Wellness jumped 40.5% to close at $14.15 on Wednesday.

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