Top 3 Financial Stocks That Are Ticking Portfolio Bombs

As of March 3, 2026, three stocks in the financial 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.

Firstcash Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:FCFS)

• On Feb. 5, FirstCash Hldgs posted upbeat quarterly results. Mr. Rick Wessel, chief executive officer, stated, “FirstCash generated record fourth quarter and full year revenue and earnings results. Driven by strong fourth quarter revenue growth of 20%, the Company marked its first fiscal quarter in history in which consolidated revenues exceeded $1 billion, resulting in a 26% increase in fourth quarter earnings per share.” The company's stock gained around 15% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $197.74.
• RSI Value: 83.8                                
• FCFS Price Action: Shares of Firstcash gained 2.2% to close at $197.09 on Monday.
• Edge Stock Ratings: 88.01 Momentum score with Value at 0.64.

NCR Atleos Corp (NYSE:NATL)

• On Feb. 26, NCR Atleos reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. Also, the company announced it will be acquired by Brink. Tim Oliver, Atleos’ Chief Executive Officer, said, “2025 was a successful and transformational year for Atleos. We extended our leading global serviced ATM estate, improved our already industry-leading service levels, accelerated our service-led growth initiatives and completed our separation from our legacy company.” The company's stock gained around 26% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $48.40.
• RSI Value: 82.2
• NATL Price Action: Shares of NCR Atleos rose 8.7% to close at $48.13 on Monday.

EZCORP Inc (NASDAQ:EZPW)

• On Feb. 4, EZCORP reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results. Lachie Given, Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are off to an exceptional start to fiscal 2026, delivering record first quarter revenue and PLO, and outstanding organic earnings growth. Our team drove superior results, with more than 35% growth in net income and adjusted EBITDA, supported by sustained demand for immediate cash solutions and high-quality, affordable secondhand goods. These results reflect the successful execution of our strategic initiatives and the operating leverage inherent in our platform.” The company's stock gained around 23% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $27.30.
• RSI Value: 80.6
• EZPW Price Action: Shares of EZCORP gained 2.4% to close at $27.17 on Monday.

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