As of May 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.

Westrock Coffee Co (NASDAQ:WEST)

  • On May 7, Westrock Coffee reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales results. Scott T. Ford, CEO and Co-founder stated, “I am pleased to report that our first quarter delivered strong results across every dimension of our business, and that this is the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA growth. However, the real story of the quarter is that the platform we spent three years building is now attracting the demand we envisioned, with brands coming to us not for a single SKU, but for the full spectrum of beverage partnerships across all categories.” The company’s stock gained around 81% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $8.98.
  • RSI Value: 84.3                                
  • WEST Price Action: Shares of Westrock Coffee fell 1.1% to close at $8.65 on Tuesday.
  • Edge Stock Ratings: 92.48 Momentum score.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (NYSE:ADM)

  • On May 5, Archer-Daniels-Midland reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY26 adjusted EPS guidance with its midpoint above estimates. “Within a dynamic global landscape, ADM delivered robust operating performance in the first quarter, with our crushing and ethanol businesses capitalizing on a constructive biofuels environment and our Nutrition business benefiting from higher Flavors sales, the ongoing Decatur East plant recovery, and continued improvements in Animal Nutrition. With U.S. biofuels policy clarity now providing a stable regulatory framework, combined with our team’s solid execution, we are raising our earnings expectations for 2026,” said Juan Luciano, Chair of the Board and CEO. The company’s stock gained around 16% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $81.87.
  • RSI Value: 73.1
  • ADM Price Action: Shares of Archer-Daniels-Midland gained 1.1% to close at $80.73 on Tuesday.

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