As of May 20, 2026, two stocks in the health care 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.
Avanos Medical Inc (NYSE:AVNS)
On May 5, Avanos Medical posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. “Building off our strong 2025 results, we delivered solid first quarter performance led by double-digit organic revenue growth in our Specialty Nutrition Systems segment,” said David Pacitti, Avanos’ chief executive officer. Pacitti continued, “Our overall execution this quarter was positive, and I’m very pleased with the steady progress we’re making against each of our strategic imperatives.” The company's stock gained around 127% over the past six months and has a 52-week high of $24.91.
