Top 3 Defensive Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This Quarter

As of Jan. 17, 2024, 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.

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. COKE

• On Nov. 1, Coca-Cola Consolidated posted an increase in quarterly sales results. The company’s stock jumped around 5% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $961.91 .
• RSI Value: 71.05
• COKE Price Action: Shares of Coca-Cola Consolidated fell 0.1% to close at $909.20 on Tuesday.

Nomad Foods Limited NOMD

• On Nov. 9, 2023, Nomad Foods reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised FY23 guidance. Stéfan Descheemaeker, Nomad Foods' Chief Executive Officer, stated, "In the third quarter, we maintained our organic sales momentum from the first half of the year. Additionally, during September we kicked off our stepped-up A&P investment plan with a new and dynamic media campaign augmented by a comprehensive in-store promotional program, positioning us for a return to sustainable, long-term volume and market share growth." The company’s stock gained around 11% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $19.76.
• RSI Value: 73.36
• NOMD Price Action: Shares of Nomad Foods gained 0.8% to close at $18.00 on Tuesday.

Natural Health Trends Corp. NHTC

• On Nov. 1, Natural Health Trends posted an increase in quarterly EPS. “Adapting to the current environment in which Chinese consumers are reluctant to spend or invest, we managed to generate orders on pace with those of last year. Orders grew 3% at a constant exchange rate compared to the third quarter of 2022, while year-to-date 2023 orders increased 8% compared to prior year,” commented Chris Sharng, President of Natural Health Trends Corp. The company’s stock gained around 10% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $7.04.
• RSI Value: 75.44
• NHTC Price Action: Shares of Natural Health Trends rose 1% to close at $6.18 on Tuesday.

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