VF Stock (NYSE:VFC), Trade Ideas

VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its apparel categories are active, outdoor, and work. Its portfolio of about a dozen brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Supreme, and Dickies. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. The company has grown through multiple acquisitions and traces its roots to 1899.

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Analysts' ratings for VF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 12 analysts.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous 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;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</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;">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;">1</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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</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;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated VF and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $16.38, accompanied by a high estimate of $22.00 and a low estimate of $12.00. A 9.25% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $18.05. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714165258_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive VF. The following summary outlines 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>Brooke Roach</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laurent Vasilescu</td>
<td>Exane BNP Paribas</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Duffy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brooke Roach</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Duffy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brooke Roach</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Nikic</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.50</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jay Sole</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Nikic</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to VF. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of VF compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of VF's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of VF's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VFC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on VF analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know VF Better</h2>
VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its apparel categories are active, outdoor, and work. Its portfolio of about a dozen brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Supreme, and Dickies. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. The company has grown through multiple acquisitions and traces its roots to 1899.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of VF</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Challenges: VF's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2023, the company experienced a decline of approximately -16.16%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: VF's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -1.43%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): VF's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -1.97%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): VF's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.33%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: VF's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 3.48. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

12 Analysts Assess VF: What You Need To Know

Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach maintains VF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $14 to $12.5.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on VF, Lowers Price Target to $12.5

VF's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.22% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 34.05 million shares sold short, which is 9.85% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.89 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>VF Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714145419_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for VF has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing VF'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>, VF's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.80%, 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About VF?

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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$110.6K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td>82.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$504.0K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$12.82</td>
<td>$128.0K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$102.7K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/26/24</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$82.9K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>564</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$45.3K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>265</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WING</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>541</td>
<td>125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AZO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$3000.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>73</td>
<td>97</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 505 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.6K, with a price of $222.0 per contract. There were 13155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82167 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 6000 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $504.0K, with a price of $84.0 per contract. There were 12522 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 155 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1754 contract(s) at a $12.82 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 $128.0K, with a price of $73.0 per contract. There were 13629 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 29 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 501 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.7K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 6750 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1541 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 26, 2024. Parties traded 420 contract(s) at a $8.50 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 $28.5K, with a price of $68.0 per contract. There were 1991 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1039 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 120 day(s) on August 16, 2024. This event was a transfer of 564 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.9K, with a price of $147.0 per contract. There were 3702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 564 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 92 day(s) on July 19, 2024. Parties traded 34 contract(s) at a $185.00 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 $45.3K, with a price of $1335.0 per contract. There were 3542 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 265 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 274 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $82.50 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 $28.0K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 2195 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WING (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $593.0 per contract. There were 541 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AZO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 9 contract(s) at a $3000.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.8K, with a price of $5200.0 per contract. There were 73 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 97 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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10 Consumer Discretionary 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 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>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$48.6K</td>
<td>191</td>
<td>25.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>741</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DNUT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>25.5K</td>
<td>662</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>584</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>139</td>
<td>560</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>613</td>
<td>436</td>
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<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>383</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 343 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 374 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.6K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 191 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25274 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 70 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $890.0 per contract. There were 741 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1665 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 644 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 3739 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1423 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DNUT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNUT#NASDAQ">DNUT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 126 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 1823 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1217 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 7609 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1099 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 280 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 146 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $295.0 per contract. There were 25563 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 662 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.5K, with a price of $710.0 per contract. There were 6822 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 584 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MGM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 35 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 85 contract(s) at a $45.00 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 $27.6K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 560 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $360.00 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 $36.0K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 613 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 436 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $184.0 per contract. There were 4144 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 383 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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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

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VF shares are trading lower after Exane BNP Paribas downgraded the stock from Outperform to Neutral and lowered its price target from $18 to $14.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Citigroup cut the price target for Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sbux#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) from $102 to $95. Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintained a Neutral rating. Starbucks shares fell 0.1% to close at $85.90 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBUX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Citigroup slashed the price target for Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) from $196 to $180. Citigroup analyst Itay Michaeli maintained a Neutral rating. Tesla shares gained 1.7% to close at $174.60 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Needham cut CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kmx#NYSE">KMX</a>) price target from $99 to $91. Needham analyst Chris Pierce maintained a Buy rating. CarMax shares fell 9.2% to close at $71.98 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Mizuho cut the price target for Phillips 66 (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/psx#NYSE">PSX</a>) from $167 to $162. Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar maintained a Neutral rating. Phillips 66 shares rose 0.2% to close at $165.41 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PSX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley raised Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nflx#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) price target from $600 to $700. Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne maintained an Overweight rating. Netflix shares rose 1.7% to close at $628.78 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Exane BNP Paribas lowered V.F. Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vfc#NYSE">VFC</a>) price target from $18 to $14. Exane BNP Paribas analyst Laurent Vasilescu downgraded the stock from Outperform to Neutral. V.F. Corporation shares fell 2.7% to close at $13.13 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VFC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird cut the price target for Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fast#NASDAQ">FAST</a>) from $77 to $71. Baird analyst David Manthey maintained a Neutral rating. Fastenal shares fell 6.5% to close at $69.88 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FAST/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stifel slashed Target Hospitality Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/th#NASDAQ">TH</a>) price target from $13 to $12. Stifel analyst Stephen Gengaro downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Target Hospitality shares fell 0.5% to close at $10.82 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Bernstein cut ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/asml#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) price target from $1,072 to $1,052. Bernstein analyst Sara Russo maintained an Outperform rating. ASML shares rose 1.8% to close at $992.18 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ASML/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. reduced Enlivex Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/enlv#NASDAQ">ENLV</a>) price target from $12 to $7. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Raghuram Selvaraju maintained a Buy rating. Enlivex Therapeutics shares fell 54% to close at $1.83 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ENLV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Exane BNP Paribas analyst Laurent Vasilescu downgrades VF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) from Outperform to Neutral and lowers the price target from $18 to $14.

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Exane BNP Paribas Downgrades VF to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $14

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Stifel analyst Jim Duffy maintains VF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) with a Buy and maintains $22 price target.

Stifel Maintains Buy on VF, Maintains $22 Price Target

During the last three months, 9 analysts shared their evaluations of VF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing 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;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</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;">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;">0</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>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</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>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for VF, presenting an average target of $16.44, a high estimate of $22.00, and a low estimate of $12.00. Highlighting a 9.02% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $18.07. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712610033_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The standing of VF among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines 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>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brooke Roach</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Duffy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brooke Roach</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Nikic</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.50</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jay Sole</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Nikic</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>-</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 VF. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of VF compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of VF's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VFC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on VF analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About VF</h2>
VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its apparel categories are active, outdoor, and work. Its portfolio of about a dozen brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Supreme, and Dickies. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. The company has grown through multiple acquisitions and traces its roots to 1899.
<h3>VF: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Challenges: VF's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2023, the company experienced a decline of approximately -16.16%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: VF's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -1.43%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): VF's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -1.97%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): VF's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -0.33%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: VF's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 3.48. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Expert Ratings For VF

JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintains VF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $16 to $12.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on VF, Lowers Price Target to $12

VF's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 30.07 million shares sold short, which is 8.7% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.26 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>VF Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712591110_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for VF 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 VF'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>, VF's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.31%, 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into VF's Recent Short Interest

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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<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>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/05/24</td>
<td>$167.50</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>13.4K</td>
<td>40.5K</td>
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<td>CZR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>125</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>PLAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>211</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/05/24</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>23.0K</td>
<td>764</td>
</tr>
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<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$48.5K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>370</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>148</td>
<td>281</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KBH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>847</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td>184</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/05/24</td>
<td>$2900.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>69</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 5, 2024. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $167.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $232.0 per contract. There were 13472 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40593 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 170 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 54 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 125 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5124 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 16 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $295.0 per contract. There were 211 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 5, 2024. Parties traded 159 contract(s) at a $71.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $162.0 per contract. There were 1309 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1714 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 79 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.8K, with a price of $1275.0 per contract. There were 23041 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 764 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 79 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.5K, with a price of $194.0 per contract. There were 5076 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 370 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CROX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 79 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $130.00 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 $43.5K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 148 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 281 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KBH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 93 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $309.0 per contract. There were 847 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 114 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 107 day(s) on July 19, 2024. Parties traded 69 contract(s) at a $175.00 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 $79.3K, with a price of $1150.0 per contract. There were 184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on April 5, 2024. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $2900.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $2650.0 per contract. There were 69 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 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.

BABA

CROX

Investors with significant funds have taken a bearish position in VF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in VFC usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 17 options transactions for VF. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 35% being bullish and 64% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 16 are puts, valued at $1,069,688, and there was a single call, worth $53,514.
<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 $10.0 to $15.0 for VF during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for VF options trades today is 4254.4 with a total volume of 54,471.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for VF's big money trades within a strike price range of $10.0 to $15.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>VF Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712090745_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$0.46</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$437.3K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$1.06</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>$1.06</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$96.7K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>625</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$1.06</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>498</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$48.7K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>753</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About VF</h3>
VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its apparel categories are active, outdoor, and work. Its portfolio of about a dozen brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Supreme, and Dickies. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. The company has grown through multiple acquisitions and traces its roots to 1899.
In light of the recent options history for VF, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is VF Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 81,142,250, the price of VFC is down by -6.08%, reaching $14.37.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 49 days from now.</li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for VF, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

VF's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

BURL

COLM

LEVI

Shares of retail and apparel stocks are trading lower in possible sympathy with PVH, which dropped after issuing weak Q1 guidance. The sector may also be down amid overall market weakness on a rise in yields.

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 Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/05/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>23.0K</td>
<td>31.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/05/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$45.4K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$11.82</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>30.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$33.7K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/05/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$61.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>643</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/05/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>576</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>756</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>282</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PAG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$62.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>277</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 5, 2024. Parties traded 93 contract(s) at a $170.00 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 $26.8K, with a price of $289.0 per contract. There were 23035 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31357 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on April 5, 2024. This event was a transfer of 2495 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.4K, with a price of $19.0 per contract. There were 1883 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3403 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 49 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1821 contract(s) at a $11.82 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $17.0 per contract. There were 30092 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2790 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $4.50 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 $32.0K, with a price of $32.0 per contract. There were 2408 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1802 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on April 19, 2024. Parties traded 450 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.7K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 3995 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1722 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 5, 2024. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.2K, with a price of $1038.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 643 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 5, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 44 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 84 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 576 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 658 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 366 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $93.0 per contract. There were 756 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 49 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 1250 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.0K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 1531 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 282 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PAG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAG#NYSE">PAG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 49 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 13 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.9K, with a price of $4840.0 per contract. There were 1204 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 277 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.

LCID

V.F. Corp. To Move To S&P SmallCap 600, Effective Prior To The Open Of Trading On April 3

VF's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.25% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 29.00 million shares sold short, which is 8.39% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.11 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>VF Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1711038616_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for VF has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing VF'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>, VF's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.80%, which means the company has less 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>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into VF's Recent Short Interest

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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/22/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>34.3K</td>
<td>52.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$12.82</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$63.6K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$42.3K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>942</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$280.0K</td>
<td>88</td>
<td>353</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DUOL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>254</td>
<td>281</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$165.0K</td>
<td>218</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/24</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$41.9K</td>
<td>70</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 22, 2024. Parties traded 486 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $69.0 per contract. There were 34384 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 31 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 425 contract(s) at a $12.82 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 8555 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2664 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on March 28, 2024. Parties traded 340 contract(s) at a $170.00 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 $26.1K, with a price of $77.0 per contract. There were 3260 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2278 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 31 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1200 contract(s) at a $14.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.6K, with a price of $53.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1215 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on March 28, 2024. This event was a transfer of 202 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.8K, with a price of $232.0 per contract. There were 2858 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1185 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 59 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.3K, with a price of $423.0 per contract. There were 5582 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 942 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 350 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $280.0K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 88 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 353 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DUOL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 31 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 254 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 281 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 668 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $87.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $165.0K, with a price of $825.0 per contract. There were 218 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EXPE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on March 28, 2024. This event was a transfer of 227 contract(s) at a $136.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.9K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 70 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25 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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