Top 2 Defensive Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This Month

by | Mar 13, 2026 | General

As of March 13, 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.

Darling Ingredients Inc (NYSE:DAR)

  • On Feb. 11, Darling Ingredients posted better-than-expected quarterly sales. “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. “We have taken the steps to sharpen our portfolio and focus on our core strengths, and are well positioned to build on this momentum in 2026.” The company’s stock gained around 11% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $57.35.
  • RSI Value: 80.2                                
  • DAR Price Action: Shares of Darling Ingredients rose 1.4% to close at $56.33 on Thursday.
  • Edge Stock Ratings: 93.68 Momentum score with Value at 48.96.

Adecoagro SA (NYSE:AGRO)

  • On Dec. 15, Adecoagro completed the acquisition of Profertil. Mariano Bosch, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Adecoagro, said, “This acquisition is a transformative milestone for Adecoagro. It greatly expands our scale, enhances our production capabilities, and further diversifies our portfolio, strengthening the Company’s ability to perform across different market cycles. Profertil is uniquely positioned as a low-cost urea producer, leveraging the vast potential of Vaca Muerta to boost Argentina’s competitive advantages and support sustainable, long-term growth.” The company’s stock gained around 23% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $11.78.
  • RSI Value: 73.6
  • AGRO Price Action: Shares of Adecoagro rose 2.5% to close at $10.60 on Thursday.

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