As of Sept. 30, 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 80% over the past six months and has a 52-week high of $14.33.
  • RSI Value: 74.9                                
  • UTZ Price Action: Shares of Utz Brands closed at $14.25 on Tuesday.
  • Edge Stock Ratings: 96.31 Momentum score with Value at 7.84.

AVAX One Technology Ltd (NASDAQ:AVX)

  • On Sept. 2, AVAX One Technology authorized a $40 million buyback program. “Our capital allocation framework is intently focused on building durable value for each shareholder of AVAX One,” said Pete Wylie, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of AVAX One. “We believe the repurchases completed during the third quarter to date support that objective and show a clear signal of our confidence in AVAX One’s long-term strategy. We will continue to be opportunistic in the market when our shares trade below what we believe to be their intrinsic value, with the goal of enhancing NAV-per-share for our shareholders.” The company’s stock gained around 93% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $31.80.
  • RSI Value: 81.9
  • AVX Price Action: Shares of AVAX One Technology gained 7.4% to close at $6.79 on Tuesday.

Bonk Inc (NASDAQ:BNKK)

  • On Sept. 11, Bonk entered into redemption agreement with Core4 Capital to purchase and retire 26,667 shares of its Series A Prefs for $4 million. The company’s stock gained around 63% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $16.86.
  • RSI Value: 73.1                                                                                                    
  • BNKK Price Action: Shares of Bonk rose 7.5% to close at $2.01 on Tuesday.

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