Top 2 Risk Off Stocks You May Want To Dump This Month

by | Feb 12, 2026 | General

As of Feb. 12, 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.

Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY)

  • On Feb. 5, Hershey Company posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and FY26 outlook. “As we enter 2026, we have strong conviction in the momentum of our business,” said Kirk Tanner, The Hershey Company President and Chief Executive Officer. “I’m proud of how our teams have navigated a challenging environment, demonstrating operational excellence, impactful innovation, and skillful execution that is driving real results.” The company’s stock gained around 20% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $234.87.
  • RSI Value: 81.1                                
  • HSY Price Action: Shares of Hershey gained 0.8% to close at $230.85 on Wednesday.
  • Edge Stock Ratings: 84.85 Momentum score with Value at 14.86.

Darling Ingredients Inc (NYSE:DAR)

  • On Feb. 11, Darling Ingredients posted mixed quarterly results. “Our commitment to operational excellence drove a strong fourth quarter, delivering solid EBITDA growth and sequential gross margin improvement, despite lower fat prices. While Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) had a challenging year, our best-in-class operations led the industry and produced industry-leading results,” said Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company’s stock gained around 26% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $49.74.
  • RSI Value: 82.8
  • DAR Price Action: Shares of Darling Ingredients rose 1.9% to close at $49.62 on Wednesday.

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