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Sunrun is engaged in the design, development, installation, sale, ownership, and maintenance of residential solar energy systems in the United States. The company acquires customers directly and through relationships with various solar and strategic partners. The solar systems are constructed either by Sunrun or by Sunrun's partners and are owned by the company. Sunrun's customers typically enter into 20- to 25-year agreements to utilize its solar energy system. The company also sells solar energy systems and products, such as panels and racking, and solar leads generated to customers.

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First Solar shares are pushing higher Wednesday as solar stocks climb following Tuesday night&#39;s debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Here&#39;s what to know:

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Solar stocks surged after Harris&#39;s strong debate performance, signaling potential stability for clean energy policies under a future administration.

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The Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) is down, but solar stocks are poised for a rebound in the US market. Market growth and tax incentives boost top companies.

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Reported Earlier, Sunrun Prices $365M In Securitized Solar & Battery Leases, Marking Third Issuance Of 2024

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Sunrun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions 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 RUN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Sunrun.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $46,170, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $486,323.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $7.5 to $25.0 for Sunrun over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
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 Sunrun'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 Sunrun's whale trades within a strike price range from $7.5 to $25.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Sunrun Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726589733_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$114.6K</td>
<td>12.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$90.1K</td>
<td>69</td>
<td>161</td>
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<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$2.88</td>
<td>$2.82</td>
<td>$2.84</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$85.2K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>330</td>
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<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$1.14</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$1.14</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$79.9K</td>
<td>12.6K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
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<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.14</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$48.5K</td>
<td>12.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
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</table>

<h3>About Sunrun</h3>
Sunrun is engaged in the design, development, installation, sale, ownership, and maintenance of residential solar energy systems in the United States. The company acquires customers directly and through relationships with various solar and strategic partners. The solar systems are constructed either by Sunrun or by Sunrun's partners and are owned by the company. Sunrun's customers typically enter into 20- to 25-year agreements to utilize its solar energy system. The company also sells solar energy systems and products, such as panels and racking, and solar leads generated to customers.
<h3>Sunrun's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,354,733, with RUN's price up by 4.32%, positioned at $20.18.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Sunrun</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $35.0.
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<li>An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Sunrun, maintaining a target price of $35. </li>
</ul>
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First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) shares are pushing higher Wednesday as solar stocks climb following Tuesday night's debate between Vice President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40816556/enphase-solaredge-sunrun-eye-double-digit-growth-as-solar-market-rebounds-on-kamala">Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.</a>
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First Solar shares are climbing Wednesday as investors react to Vice President Harris&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40808499/trump-vs-harris-debates-results-are-in-flash-poll-shows-resounding-majority-pick-vice-president-as-w">Tuesday's debate</a> against Republican nominee Donald Trump. 
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Harris emphasized her support for alternative energy sources during the debate. Coco Zhang, an ESG research analyst at ING Group, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40817317/solar-shares-climb-as-harris-gains-momentum-post-debate-against-trump-7-top-gainers-in-clean-ene">highlighted</a> Harris's track record of promoting clean energy development, including her support for a carbon tax and a ban on fracking.&nbsp;
&#8220;My position is that we have got to invest in diverse sources of energy so we reduce our reliance on foreign oil,&#8221; Harris said during the debate.&nbsp;
The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) is climbing higher Wednesday, boosted by gains from SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) and Sunrun, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) as investors see a Harris win as more likely following the debate.&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will FSLR Stock Go Up?</h3>
When trying to assess whether or not First Solar will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts. 
Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $299.64 on First Solar. The Street high target is currently at $360 and the Street low target is $250. Of all the analysts covering First Solar, 11 have positive ratings, no one has neutral ratings and no one has negative ratings.
In the last month, one analyst has adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR/analyst-ratings">[Analyst Ratings]</a>. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering First Solar have performed in recent history. 
Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. First Solar is 36.26% up year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.
For a broad overview of everything you need to know about First Solar, visit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR">here</a>. If you want to go above and beyond, there's no better tool to help you do just that than <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. Start your free trial today.
FSLR Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, First Solar shares are up 11.4% at $232 at the time of publication Wednesday.
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What's Going On With First Solar Stock?

Solar stocks rallied Wednesday, rebounding from recent four-year lows, following Vice President Kamala Harris&#8216;s strong showing against former President Donald Trump at their highly anticipated presidential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40813068/a-flash-poll-shows-kamala-harris-as-the-clear-winner-of-the-debate-against-donald-trump-bu">debate on ABC. </a>
Investors appeared buoyed by Harris's performance during the debate, which signaled potential stability for clean energy policies under a future administration, sparking renewed interest in the solar sector.
The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>), a benchmark for the solar industry, surged by 3.7% by 11:05 a.m. ET, even as broader market sentiment remained bearish following a concerning August inflation report.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Harris&#8217;s Debate Performance Boosts Clean Energy Optimism</h3>
In a CNN/SSRS poll of 600 registered voters who tuned into the debate, 63% said Harris outperformed Trump, while 37% favored the former president. Prior to the debate, the same group of voters had been evenly split on their expectations of who would deliver a stronger performance.
Coco Zhang, an ESG research analyst at ING Group, noted that Harris is &#8220;likely to preserve the Biden administration's most important climate legacy, emphasizing a more efficient implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).&#8221;
Harris has long been a vocal advocate for clean energy. During a 2023 speech at Coppin State University, she reiterated her administration's long-term goals: &#8220;We set an ambitious goal to cut our greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and to reach net-zero emissions by 2050,&#8221; she said.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Harris&#8217;s Climate Legacy</h3>
Zhang emphasized that Harris&#8217;s campaign proposals in 2020 included an aggressive $10 trillion investment in decarbonizing the U.S. economy, the establishment of a carbon tax, and a ban on fracking. &#8220;We expect her to propose expanded clean energy spending, with a greater focus on environmental justice and affordable energy,&#8221; said Zhang.
Furthermore, a Harris-led administration would likely enforce stricter regulations on vehicles, oil, and gas industries, aligning with her vision to advance U.S. climate leadership on the global stage, particularly through continued participation in key climate summits like the United Nations Conference of the Parties.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Solar Stocks: Wednesday&#8217;s Top 7 Gainers</h3>
Below are the top gainers in the solar sector on Wednesday:
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<td>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td>7.98%</td>
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<td>Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLS#NASDAQ">SHLS</a>)</td>
<td>7.80%</td>
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<td>Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSIQ#NASDAQ">CSIQ</a>)</td>
<td>6.47%</td>
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<td>Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) </td>
<td>6.33%</td>
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<td>Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>)</td>
<td>5.80%</td>
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<td>Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>)</td>
<td>5.00%</td>
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<td>SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>)</td>
<td>4.43%</td>
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Shares of solar stocks are trading higher. The sector may be reacting to last night's Trump-Harris debate and comments from VP Harris in support of diverse energy sources.

As Vice President Kamala Harris&#8216; odds improve ahead of the 2024 presidential election, observers expect a promising rebound in the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/solar-energy">residential solar market</a>.
The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>), a barometer of the solar energy market, gained over 3% in pre-market trading, following the consensus that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40808499/trump-vs-harris-debates-results-are-in-flash-poll-shows-resounding-majority-pick-vice-president-as-w">Harris won Tuesday&#8217;s debate</a> against Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Roughly 27.67% of the TAN portfolio is comprised of three stocks: Enphase Energy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), SolarEdge Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>), and Sunrun Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>).
Invesco Solar is down 28.94% for the past year, and about 24% year-to-date. But demand is improving, with industry leaders expecting double-digit growth by 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Solar Stocks Rise On Kamala Harris&#8217; Winning Odds</h2>
Under the Biden administration, U.S. oil production rose to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/10/35240230/us-is-producing-more-oil-under-biden-than-at-any-point-under-the-trump-administration">new all-time highs</a>. Clean energy stocks also thrived, partially due to the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides crucial tax credits for the sector.
With Harris being a strong supporter of clean energy, the current odds are a positive catalyst for the sector.
Moreover, insights from JPMorgan's Mark Strouse, following the RE+ renewables industry conference, point to potential strong growth—though global challenges persist.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">US Solar Demand Rebounds, Europe Struggles</h2>
The solar giants are optimistic about the U.S. market's recovery, driven by stable utility pricing, lower interest rates, and increased capacity eligible for domestic content tax credits. 
According to Strouse, &#8220;Each company expressed optimism regarding double-digit U.S. market growth in 2025.&#8221; 
However, Europe continues to lag, particularly in the Netherlands, where demand has dropped by 70-80% year-over-year due to uncertainty around net metering policies, he said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tax Incentives Boost Enphase, SolarEdge</h2>
Strouse also noted that Enphase and SolarEdge received a significant boost as their microinverters and inverters now qualify for a 36% domestic content ITC adder. 
Enphase expects this to improve margins, while SolarEdge anticipates a neutral impact. Both companies, he said, are optimistic about upcoming storage solutions, despite increased competition from Tesla Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Powerwall 3.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sunrun, Sunnova Face Financing Shifts</h2>
Meanwhile, Strouse also notes that Sunrun and Sunnova Energy International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NYSE">NOVA</a>) are keeping an eye on financing spreads, which may widen after SunPower Corp&#8216;s (OTCEM: SPWRQ) recent bankruptcy filing.
Nevertheless, with declining base rates, the overall cost of debt for industry leaders is expected to improve over time.
As Europe lags, U.S. solar demand is poised to rise, with Enphase, SolarEdge, and Sunrun leading the charge in a recovering market.
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Program will utilize the collective power of solar-plus-battery storage systems during times of peak demand
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Vistra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)&nbsp;today announced a new program for homeowners&nbsp;in partnership with Sunrun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) to support grid reliability for Texans. Through Vistra's flagship retail electricity brand, TXU Energy, the TXU Energy &amp; Sunrun Battery Rewards program will aggregate power stored in residential, solar-connected batteries, forming a virtual power plant to dispatch energy back to the grid when it's needed the most.
TXU Energy customers who opt into the program and have installed Sunrun home solar panels and batteries will&nbsp;receive financial incentives for their participation while retaining control of their systems during power outages or severe weather conditions. These customers can also continue to benefit from TXU Energy's solar buyback plans, which credit solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid.

Vistra Partners With Sunrun On Residential Battery Aggregation Program, Utilizing The Collective Power Of Solar-Plus-Battery Storage Systems During Times Of Peak Demand

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td>827</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
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<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>919</td>
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<td>RUN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$43.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>402</td>
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<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>255</td>
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<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$109.0K</td>
<td>188</td>
<td>242</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>65</td>
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<tr>
<td>DOV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>188</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>467</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CARR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $66.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 53 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.0K, with a price of $34.0 per contract. There were 827 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2002 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 67 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 800 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.2K, with a price of $52.0 per contract. There were 2489 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 919 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 341 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.6K, with a price of $128.0 per contract. There were 3142 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 402 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 130 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 141 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.0K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 3886 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 255 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 39 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $109.0K, with a price of $1090.0 per contract. There were 188 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 242 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 165 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $415.0 per contract. There were 2745 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 65 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DOV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOV#NYSE">DOV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 67 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 188 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 284 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.5K, with a price of $1650.0 per contract. There were 467 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $845.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CARR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 494 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.9K, with a price of $1530.0 per contract. There were 80 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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UBER

10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>13.0K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IEP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$171.4K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>421</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>248</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$215.0K</td>
<td>374</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$55.5K</td>
<td>299</td>
<td>167</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>32.3K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$60.3K</td>
<td>284</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>242</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 135 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 161 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.9K, with a price of $217.0 per contract. There were 13041 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5593 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IEP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEP#NASDAQ">IEP</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 135 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 418 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $171.4K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 6135 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 421 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAR#NASDAQ">CAR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on September 27, 2024. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.2K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 248 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 380 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $215.0K, with a price of $1075.0 per contract. There were 374 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVAV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 16 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 101 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.5K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 299 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 167 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 37 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.2K, with a price of $752.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 135 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 32394 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ADP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 289 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.3K, with a price of $1830.0 per contract. There were 284 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 135 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $1285.0 per contract. There were 242 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 135 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $575.0 per contract. There were 5049 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>21.9K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$121.5K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>910</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>640</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HWM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$236.5K</td>
<td>211</td>
<td>552</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$92.5K</td>
<td>95</td>
<td>503</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$216.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>234</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$183.0K</td>
<td>159</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td>300</td>
<td>125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$38.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>84</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.5K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 21924 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3029 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 506 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 900 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $121.5K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 4472 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 910 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.0K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 1581 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 640 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HWM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 142 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 550 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $236.5K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 211 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVT#NYSE">NVT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.5K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 95 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 503 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 506 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 56 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $216.7K, with a price of $3870.0 per contract. There were 1347 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 234 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 51 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $183.0K, with a price of $1220.0 per contract. There were 159 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 478 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 76 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.6K, with a price of $850.0 per contract. There were 300 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 205 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 86 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 6544 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 86 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 23 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.3K, with a price of $767.0 per contract. There were 1802 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 84 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

BLDR

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Sunrun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), 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 RUN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 12 extraordinary options activities for Sunrun. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 41% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $389,353, and 5 are calls, amounting to $196,928.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $18.0 to $50.0 for Sunrun during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Sunrun's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Sunrun's significant trades, within a strike price range of $18.0 to $50.0, over the past month.
<h3>Sunrun Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724787047_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$29.5</td>
<td>$28.9</td>
<td>$29.5</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$118.0K</td>
<td>41</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>121</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.41</td>
<td>$2.28</td>
<td>$2.34</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$46.3K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">74</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Sunrun</h3>
Sunrun is engaged in the design, development, installation, sale, ownership, and maintenance of residential solar energy systems in the United States. The company acquires customers directly and through relationships with various solar and strategic partners. The solar systems are constructed either by Sunrun or by Sunrun's partners and are owned by the company. Sunrun's customers typically enter into 20- to 25-year agreements to utilize its solar energy system. The company also sells solar energy systems and products, such as panels and racking, and solar leads generated to customers.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Sunrun, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Sunrun Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,529,606, with RUN's price down by -2.1%, positioned at $20.7.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Sunrun</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $27.2.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Sunrun, maintaining a target price of $35. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on Sunrun with a target price of $38. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Sunrun with a target price of $23. </li>
<li>An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Sunrun, which currently sits at a price target of $22. </li>
<li>An analyst from Truist Securities downgraded its action to Hold with a price target of $18. </li>
</ul>
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Sunrun's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Sunrun's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NYSE">RUN</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.95% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 53.12 million shares sold short, which is 28.59% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.81 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Sunrun Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724339716_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sunrun has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sunrun's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sunrun's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.19%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

(RUN) - Analyzing Sunrun's Short Interest

Analysts' ratings for Sunrun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 15 analysts.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Sunrun and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $22.9, accompanied by a high estimate of $38.00 and a low estimate of $16.50. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 16.07% from the previous average price target of $19.73.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724245218_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The perception of Sunrun by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Byrd</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corinne Blanchard</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Strouse</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Windham</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ameet Thakkar</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James West</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jordan Levy</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Rusch</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Strouse</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Byrd</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Sunrun. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Sunrun compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Sunrun's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Sunrun's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RUN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Sunrun analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Sunrun</h2>
Sunrun is engaged in the design, development, installation, sale, ownership, and maintenance of residential solar energy systems in the United States. The company acquires customers directly and through relationships with various solar and strategic partners. The solar systems are constructed either by Sunrun or by Sunrun's partners and are owned by the company. Sunrun's customers typically enter into 20- to 25-year agreements to utilize its solar energy system. The company also sells solar energy systems and products, such as panels and racking, and solar leads generated to customers.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Sunrun's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Sunrun faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -11.24% in revenue growth as of 30 June, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Sunrun's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 26.72%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Sunrun's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.65% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.66%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Sunrun's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 2.25. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

What Analysts Are Saying About Sunrun Stock

Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Byrd maintains Sunrun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $31 to $35.

Price Target

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Sunrun, Raises Price Target to $35

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Sunrun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions 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 RUN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Sunrun.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $84,455, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $539,496.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $17.0 to $25.0 for Sunrun during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Sunrun stands at 2637.71, with a total volume reaching 7,899.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Sunrun, situated within the strike price corridor from $17.0 to $25.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Sunrun Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723745790_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/23/24</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$20.50</td>
<td>$175.6K</td>
<td>102</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
<td>305</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$84.4K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>133</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/23/24</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$0.97</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>310</td>
<td>889</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.61</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$63.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Sunrun</h3>
Sunrun is engaged in the design, development, installation, sale, ownership, and maintenance of residential solar energy systems in the United States. The company acquires customers directly and through relationships with various solar and strategic partners. The solar systems are constructed either by Sunrun or by Sunrun's partners and are owned by the company. Sunrun's customers typically enter into 20- to 25-year agreements to utilize its solar energy system. The company also sells solar energy systems and products, such as panels and racking, and solar leads generated to customers.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Sunrun, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Sunrun</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 5,420,573, the RUN's price is up by 5.05%, now at $19.45. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 76 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Sunrun</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $23.4.
<ul>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from Truist Securities downgraded its rating to Hold, setting a price target of $18. </li>
<li>An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on Sunrun, maintaining a target price of $38. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Neutral rating for Sunrun, targeting a price of $18. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Sunrun with a target price of $20. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Sunrun with a target price of $23. </li>
</ul>
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Sunrun Unusual Options Activity

From a technical perspective, Sunrun (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/run#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. RUN recently overtook the 20-day moving average, and this suggests a short-term bullish trend.
The 20-day simple moving average is a well-liked trading tool because it provides a look back at a stock&#39;s price over a 20-day period. Additionally, short-term traders find this SMA very beneficial, as it smooths out short-term price trends and shows more trend reversal signals than longer-term moving averages.
Similar to other SMAs, if a stock&#39;s price moves above the 20-day, the trend is considered positive, while price falling below the moving average can signal a downward trend.
<img alt="Moving Average Chart for RUN" class="chart" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/yseop/539/RUN_SMA20.jpeg" style="height:auto; width:100%" title="" />
Shares of RUN have been moving higher over the past four weeks, up 31.5%. Plus, the company is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, suggesting that RUN could be poised for a continued surge.
The bullish case solidifies once investors consider RUN&#39;s positive earnings estimate revisions. No estimate has gone lower in the past two months for the current fiscal year, compared to 1 higher, while the consensus estimate has increased too.
Investors may want to watch RUN for more gains in the near future given the company&#39;s key technical level and positive earnings estimate revisions.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2319131/sunrun-run-crossed-above-the-20-day-moving-average-what-that-means-for-investors?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-tale_of_the_tape|20_day_moving_average_(yseop)-2319131">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Earnings

Technicals

Sunrun Crossed Above the 20-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors

Throughout the last three months, 14 analysts have evaluated Sunrun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Sunrun and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $22.04, accompanied by a high estimate of $38.00 and a low estimate of $16.50. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 16.43% increase from the previous average price target of $18.93.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723143856_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Sunrun by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Corinne Blanchard</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Strouse</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Windham</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ameet Thakkar</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James West</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jordan Levy</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Rusch</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Strouse</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Byrd</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Sunrun. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Sunrun compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Sunrun's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Sunrun's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RUN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Sunrun analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Sunrun: A Closer Look</h2>
Sunrun is engaged in the design, development, installation, sale, ownership, and maintenance of residential solar energy systems in the United States. The company acquires customers directly and through relationships with various solar and strategic partners. The solar systems are constructed either by Sunrun or by Sunrun's partners and are owned by the company. Sunrun's customers typically enter into 20- to 25-year agreements to utilize its solar energy system. The company also sells solar energy systems and products, such as panels and racking, and solar leads generated to customers.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Sunrun's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Challenges: Sunrun's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -11.24%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Sunrun's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 26.72% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Sunrun's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.65% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Sunrun's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.66%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.25, Sunrun faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Sunrun Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (14 Ratings)

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Sunrun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions 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 RUN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Sunrun.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $29,355, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $483,496.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $15.0 and $21.0 for Sunrun, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Sunrun's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Sunrun's significant trades, within a strike price range of $15.0 to $21.0, over the past month.
<h3>Sunrun Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723140574_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.56</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$106.8K</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
<td>308</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$86.2K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$76.2K</td>
<td>977</td>
<td>165</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$61.5K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$60.4K</td>
<td>977</td>
<td>165</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Sunrun</h3>
Sunrun is engaged in the design, development, installation, sale, ownership, and maintenance of residential solar energy systems in the United States. The company acquires customers directly and through relationships with various solar and strategic partners. The solar systems are constructed either by Sunrun or by Sunrun's partners and are owned by the company. Sunrun's customers typically enter into 20- to 25-year agreements to utilize its solar energy system. The company also sells solar energy systems and products, such as panels and racking, and solar leads generated to customers.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Sunrun, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Sunrun Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 8,326,397, the price of RUN is up 3.09% at $18.88. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Sunrun</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $20.8.
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Sunrun with a target price of $19. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Sunrun with a target price of $20. </li>
<li>An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Sunrun, which currently sits at a price target of $22. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for Sunrun, targeting a price of $24. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Sunrun with a target price of $19. </li>
</ul>
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