When a stock gets too hot, momentum traders start watching for signs of exhaustion. As of January 5, 2026, two major industrials stocks are flashing warning signals that suggest they might be running out of steam in the short term.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) measures momentum by comparing how a stock performs on up days versus down days. It's a handy tool for spotting when enthusiasm has gotten ahead of itself. The conventional wisdom says anything above 70 means a stock is overbought and potentially vulnerable to a pullback. Think of it as the market's version of eating too much dessert—sometimes you just need a break.
Here are the two industrials names that momentum watchers should keep an eye on right now.
General Electric Co (GE)
General Electric has been on a tear lately. On December 12, Citigroup analyst John Godyn initiated coverage on GE Aerospace with a Buy rating and set a price target of $386—a vote of confidence that helped fuel the rally. The stock has gained approximately 13% over the past month alone, pushing toward its 52-week high of $320.98.
RSI Value: 71.3
GE Price Action: Shares of General Electric jumped 4.1% to close at $320.75 on Friday.
The momentum score tells the story: GE clocks in at 92.11 on that metric, though its value score sits at just 4.67. Translation? Investors are betting on the direction of the arrow, not necessarily the underlying price.
Boeing Co (BA)
Boeing has its own momentum story brewing. On December 30, the aerospace giant landed an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract for the F-15 Israel Program, announced after President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida. The company also revealed a new warheads production deal, giving bulls plenty to cheer about.
Like GE, Boeing's stock has surged roughly 13% over the past month, approaching its 52-week high of $242.69. But that rally has pushed the RSI into seriously elevated territory.
RSI Value: 79.9
BA Price Action: Shares of Boeing climbed 4.9% to close at $227.77 on Friday.
An RSI near 80 doesn't mean the party's definitely over, but it does suggest that most of the easy buying might already be done. For traders who watch momentum closely, these readings are worth noting—especially if you're thinking about jumping in or considering whether it's time to take some profits off the table.
