As of Jan. 24, 2025, three stocks in the materials 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.

Gold Fields Ltd (NYSE:GFI)

On Jan. 15, JP Morgan analyst Allan Cooke maintained Gold Fields ( GFI ) with a Neutral and raised the price target from $17.1 to $18.8. The company's stock surged around 19% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $18.96.

RSI Value: 75.9                                

GFI Price Action: Shares of Gold Fields ( GFI ) gained 0.1% to close at $16.15 on Thursday.

Air Products and Chemicals Inc (NYSE:APD)

On Jan. 22, Air Products increased its quarterly dividend to $1.79 per share. The company's stock gained around 9% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $337.00.

RSI Value: 73.5

APD Price Action: Shares of Air Products and Chemicals ( APD ) gained 2.2% to close at $324.00 on Thursday.

Summit Materials Inc (NYSE:SUM)

On Nov. 25, 2024, Summit Materials ( SUM ) agreed to be acquired by Quikrete in a deal worth $11.5 billion. “We are pleased to have reached this agreement which will deliver significant, immediate and certain cash value to our shareholders,” said Howard Lance, Chairman of Summit’s Board of Directors. “In reaching this decision, our Board carefully considered a range of alternatives and determined that this transaction is the best way to maximize value for our shareholders.” The company's stock gained around 3% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $53.49.

RSI Value: 71.1

SUM Price Action: Shares of Summit Materials ( SUM ) gained 0.2% to close at $52.20 on Thursday.

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