Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SMCI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did?
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 23 uncommon options trades for Super Micro Computer.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 39% bullish and 56%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $259,366, and 16 are calls, for a total amount of $591,928.
Expected Price Movements
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $28.0 to $50.0 for Super Micro Computer over the recent three months.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Super Micro Computer stands at 4007.32, with a total volume reaching 11,457.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Super Micro Computer, situated within the strike price corridor from $28.0 to $50.0, throughout the last 30 days.
Super Micro Computer Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMCI | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 09/18/26 | $9.2 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $35.00 | $71.3K | 7.5K | 212 |
| SMCI | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 12/18/26 | $5.65 | $5.3 | $5.6 | $50.00 | $56.0K | 2.5K | 103 |
| SMCI | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $1.07 | $1.05 | $1.07 | $40.00 | $53.5K | 17.0K | 743 |
| SMCI | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/18/26 | $4.85 | $4.7 | $4.83 | $40.00 | $50.8K | 1.9K | 106 |
| SMCI | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 12/17/27 | $9.95 | $9.25 | $9.39 | $50.00 | $46.9K | 2.3K | 50 |
About Super Micro Computer
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, high-performance computing, and the Internet of Things embedded markets. Its solutions include servers, storage systems, modular blade servers, workstations, full-rack scale solutions, networking devices, server sub-systems, and server management. These turn-key solutions are designed, developed, validated, and installed for AI datacenters. The company has one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon a, modular and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Super Micro Computer, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Current Position of Super Micro Computer
- Currently trading with a volume of 6,750,282, the SMCI's price is down by -3.2%, now at $32.77.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 71 days.
Expert Opinions on Super Micro Computer
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $50.6.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Buy rating for Super Micro Computer, targeting a price of $55. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Needham keeps a Buy rating on Super Micro Computer with a target price of $51. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Super Micro Computer, targeting a price of $43. * An analyst from Argus Research upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $64. * An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Super Micro Computer, which currently sits at a price target of $40.
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