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As of April 3, 2025, 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.

Dole PLC (NYSE:DOLE)

• On Feb. 26, Dole posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. The company's stock gained around 5% over the past five days and has a 52-week high of $17.12.
• RSI Value: 71.2                                
• DOLE Price Action: Shares of Dole gained 1.1% to close at $14.66 on Wednesday.
• Edge Stock Ratings: 75.90 Momentum score with Value at 85.83.

Adecoagro SA (NYSE:AGRO)

• On March 27, Adecoagro announced a deal with Tether Investments, under which Tether will launch a tender offer to acquire a majority stake in the South American agribusiness at $12.41 per share. Adecoagro CEO and Co-Founder Mariano Bosch said, "I am very excited about this transaction and the opportunity to have a significant shareholder like Tether, who shares the entrepreneurial spirit that led us to create Adecoagro 23 years ago and that continues to be present in our day-to-day decisions." The company's stock gained around 5% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $12.08.
• RSI Value: 73.5
• AGRO Price Action: Shares of Adecoagro gained 0.1% to close at $11.36 on Wednesday.

Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ:LWAY)

• On March 14, Lifeway Foods posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results. “I am pleased to report another record year of net sales for Lifeway, spearheaded by the continued, strong volume growth of our flagship drinkable Lifeway Kefir,” commented Julie Smolyansky, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lifeway. The company's stock gained around 19% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $28.61.
• RSI Value: 74.6
• LWAY Price Action: Shares of Lifeway Foods gained 0.6% to close at $24.84 on Wednesday.

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