Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:UAL), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in UAL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for United Airlines Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $90,570, and 6 are calls, amounting to $576,674.
Predicted Price Range
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $50.0 to $100.0 for United Airlines Holdings during the past quarter.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for United Airlines Holdings's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of United Airlines Holdings's whale trades within a strike price range from $50.0 to $100.0 in the last 30 days.
United Airlines Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Largest Options Trades Observed:
About United Airlines Holdings
United Airlines is a major us network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large us peers.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with United Airlines Holdings, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
United Airlines Holdings's Current Market Status
- With a volume of 6,144,480, the price of UAL is up 6.07% at $91.44.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 41 days.
What Analysts Are Saying About United Airlines Holdings
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $130.0.
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