Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:BABA), 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 BABA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 23 extraordinary options activities for Alibaba Gr Hldgs. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 39% leaning bullish and 52% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $169,596, and 18 are calls, amounting to $833,001.
What's The Price Target?
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $100.0 and $200.0 for Alibaba Gr Hldgs, spanning the last three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Alibaba Gr Hldgs stands at 5796.0, with a total volume reaching 4,465.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Alibaba Gr Hldgs, situated within the strike price corridor from $100.0 to $200.0, throughout the last 30 days.
Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BABA | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 09/18/26 | $22.2 | $21.5 | $21.5 | $160.00 | $101.0K | 659 | 47 |
| BABA | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $18.0 | $17.7 | $17.96 | $140.00 | $89.8K | 11.9K | 250 |
| BABA | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/02/26 | $1.52 | $1.44 | $1.44 | $170.00 | $72.0K | 854 | 523 |
| BABA | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 03/20/26 | $2.82 | $2.78 | $2.82 | $200.00 | $56.4K | 32.6K | 515 |
| BABA | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $18.0 | $17.7 | $17.95 | $140.00 | $53.8K | 11.9K | 280 |
About Alibaba Gr Hldgs
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China retail e-commerce platform is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China wholesale e-commerce, international retail and wholesale e-commerce, local consumer services, travel services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment, Cainiao logistics services, and other businesses.
Where Is Alibaba Gr Hldgs Standing Right Now?
- With a volume of 2,622,621, the price of BABA is down -1.73% at $155.39.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 72 days.
Expert Opinions on Alibaba Gr Hldgs
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $207.0.
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