Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Applied Mat AMAT, 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 AMAT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 20 extraordinary options activities for Applied Mat. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 30% leaning bullish and 60% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $571,155, and 10 are calls, amounting to $692,270.
Predicted Price Range
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $167.5 to $230.0 for Applied Mat during the past quarter.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Applied Mat'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 Applied Mat's whale activity within a strike price range from $167.5 to $230.0 in the last 30 days.
Applied Mat Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAT | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $6.55 | $6.4 | $6.4 | $180.00 | $160.0K | 2.0K | 3 |
| AMAT | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 02/21/25 | $6.15 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $180.00 | $150.0K | 7.8K | 366 |
| AMAT | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 05/16/25 | $8.05 | $8.0 | $8.0 | $200.00 | $120.0K | 12 | 152 |
| AMAT | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $6.5 | $6.4 | $6.4 | $180.00 | $100.4K | 2.0K | 1.2K |
| AMAT | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 02/21/25 | $5.0 | $4.85 | $4.85 | $182.50 | $88.7K | 1.1K | 433 |
About Applied Mat
Applied Materials Inc is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Present Market Standing of Applied Mat
- Trading volume stands at 2,269,068, with AMAT's price down by -1.63%, positioned at $180.21.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.
- Earnings announcement expected in 1 days.
Expert Opinions on Applied Mat
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $206.25.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Neutral rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $165. * An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $200. * An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $235. * An analyst from Keybanc has elevated its stance to Overweight, setting a new price target at $225.
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