If you're the type of investor who pays attention to momentum indicators, two real estate stocks might deserve a closer look right now—and not necessarily in a good way.

As of December 8, 2025, both Ventas Inc. (VTR) and Outfront Media Inc. (OUT) are flashing overbought signals that could spell trouble for anyone chasing recent gains. The culprit here is the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which essentially measures how much oomph a stock has on up days versus down days. When the RSI climbs above 70, it typically means a stock has gotten ahead of itself and might be due for a breather. Think of it as the market's way of saying "maybe pump the brakes."

Ventas Inc. Trading Near Peak Territory

Ventas is currently sporting an RSI of 73.1, putting it squarely in overbought territory. The healthcare real estate investment trust has climbed around 6% over the past month, with shares closing at $80.61 on Friday—a modest 0.2% gain for the day. That puts it tantalizingly close to its 52-week high of $81.26.

The momentum hasn't gone unnoticed by analysts. On December 4, Keybanc analyst Todd M. Thomas maintained an Overweight rating on Ventas and bumped up the price target from $70 to $85, giving the stock some potential upside even at these elevated levels. The company carries a momentum score of 79.57, though its value score sits at just 14.29—suggesting you're definitely paying up for that momentum.

Outfront Media's Impressive Run

Outfront Media might be even more extended, with an RSI reading of 72.2. The outdoor advertising company has been on a tear, surging roughly 16% over the past month. Shares rose 1.4% on Friday to close at $23.31, just shy of the 52-week high of $23.57.

The rally comes as OUTFRONT made a notable executive move on December 1, bringing on Twitter veteran Stacy Minero as its new chief marketing and experience officer. "Stacy brings deep expertise in brand building and cross-platform storytelling to the team, along with a sharp understanding of how media, marketing, and technology intersect to shape modern brands," said CEO Nick Brien. "Her unique background will accelerate OUTFRONT's leadership in IRL marketing and strengthen how we help brands show up in culture, connect with communities, and create the kinds of real-world moments that matter."

Now, here's the thing about overbought readings: they're not sell signals in themselves. A stock can stay overbought for a while, especially if there's genuine fundamental strength driving it higher. But for traders who focus on momentum and short-term moves, these elevated RSI levels suggest both stocks might be vulnerable to profit-taking or a cooling-off period. After all, what goes up quickly often needs time to consolidate before the next leg higher—or sometimes just goes down.