Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Jabil (NYSE:JBL).
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 JBL, 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 10 uncommon options trades for Jabil.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 60% bullish and 40%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $225,951, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $214,355.
Predicted Price Range
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $190.0 and $330.0 for Jabil, spanning the last three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Jabil's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Jabil's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $190.0 to $330.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Jabil 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/15/27 | $24.0 | $23.2 | $22.6 | $195.00 | $125.6K | 5 | 12 |
| JBL | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/21/28 | $67.5 | $67.4 | $67.5 | $200.00 | $47.2K | 1.0K | 7 |
| JBL | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $3.3 | $3.1 | $2.95 | $190.00 | $44.2K | 639 | 32 |
| JBL | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $25.5 | $22.9 | $24.45 | $200.00 | $36.6K | 240 | 16 |
| JBL | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/15/27 | $12.0 | $10.2 | $10.2 | $330.00 | $34.6K | 220 | 34 |
About Jabil
Jabil Inc. is a U.S based company providing engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. It provides comprehensive electronics design, production, and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets. It operates through three segments: Regulated Industries, serving automotive, healthcare, and renewables; Intelligent Infrastructure, focused on AI, cloud, data centers, and communications, driving the majority of revenue; and Connected Living and Digital Commerce, specializing in digitalization and automation, such as robotics and warehouse automation. The company operates in the U.S., Mexico, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and several other markets.
Current Position of Jabil
- With a volume of 947,388, the price of JBL is down -2.64% at $215.37.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 1 days.
Expert Opinions on Jabil
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $262.0.
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. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on Jabil with a target price of $262.
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