A financial giant has made a conspicuous bearish move on Walmart. Our analysis of options history for Walmart WMT revealed 11 unusual trades. Delving into the details, we found 36% of traders were bullish, while 63% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 8 were puts, with a value of $338,488, and 3 were calls, valued at $185,756.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $165.0 to $185.0 for Walmart over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
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 Walmart'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 Walmart's whale trades within a strike price range from $165.0 to $185.0 in the last 30 days.
Walmart Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMT | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $185.00 | $92.8K | 106 | 85 |
| WMT | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/19/24 | $165.00 | $61.4K | 4.5K | 180 |
| WMT | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 03/15/24 | $165.00 | $54.4K | 1.8K | 132 |
| WMT | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/19/24 | $165.00 | $51.8K | 4.5K | 308 |
| WMT | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/19/24 | $165.00 | $46.8K | 4.5K | 988 |
Current Position of Walmart
- With a trading volume of 2,146,602, the price of WMT has up by 0.07%, reaching $165.77. Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought. Next earnings report is scheduled for 8 days from now.
Expert Opinions on Walmart:
- Maintaining their stance, Tigress Financial continues to hold a Buy rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $196.
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Walmart with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts.
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