As of May 15, 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.



<h3>Vita Coco Company Inc (NASDAQ:COCO)</h3>



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<li>On April 29, Vita Coco announced better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY26 sales guidance above estimates. Martin Roper, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our healthy first quarter shipment performance was driven by very strong branded retail growth in all our major markets, reflective of solid underlying consumer demand and favorable promotional timing differences. Our improved pricing produced healthy gross margin and very strong adjusted EBITDA.” The company's stock gained around 54% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $77.01.</li>



<li>RSI Value: 84.7                                </li>



<li>COCO Price Action: Shares of Vita Coco gained 2.2% to close at $76.44 on Thursday.</li>



<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 93.62 Momentum score with Value at 21.69. </li>
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<h3>Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM)</h3>



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<li>On April 22, Philip Morris International reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results. “Our performance exceeded our expectations in the first quarter, with an outstanding delivery from IQOS driving very good growth for the group against a strong prior-year comparison,” said Jacek Olczak, Group CEO PMI. The company's stock gained around 22% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $192.92.</li>



<li>RSI Value: 76.1</li>



<li>PM Price Action: Shares of Philip Morris gained 2.1% to close at $191.86 on Thursday.</li>
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Two consumer staples stocks, Vita Coco and Philip Morris, are showing signs of being overbought, with RSI values of 84.7 and 76.1, respectively. Vita Coco's stock rose 54% recently, while Philip Morris gained 22%. Both companies reported better-than-expected first-quarter results, raising concerns for momentum traders as they may be due for a price correction.

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