Decoding ARM Holdings's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Recent analysis indicates that large investors, often referred to as "whales," are showing a bearish perspective towards ARM Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM). This sentiment comes from the options activity associated with the company.

A review of the options history for ARM Holdings revealed a total of 8 trades. Analyzing the details of these trades shows that approximately 25% of the investors opened positions expecting prices to rise, while a significant 62% are opting for bearish strategies.

Among the observed trades, 5 involved put options, totaling around $346,388, while 3 were call options, amounting to approximately $1,718,401.

Predicted Price Range

By analyzing the volume and open interest associated with these contracts, it appears that major players believe ARM Holdings will trade within a price range of $110.00 to $140.00 over the past quarter.

Volume & Open Interest Development

Examining the liquidity and interest levels, the average open interest for ARM Holdings options trades stands at 928.8, with total trading volume hitting 3,983.00.

The following chart illustrates the trend of both volume and open interest for ARM Holdings’s significant trades involving call and put options within the strike price range of $110.00 to $140.00 over the last 30 days.

Largest Options Trades Observed:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
ARM	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	07/18/25	$10.5	$10.3	$10.5	$140.00	$1.3M	647	2
ARM	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	07/18/25	$10.5	$10.45	$10.5	$140.00	$315.0K	647	2.0K
ARM	PUT	TRADE	BEARISH	04/17/25	$5.0	$4.65	$4.9	$110.00	$108.2K	2.5K	221
ARM	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	09/19/25	$17.6	$17.55	$17.6	$120.00	$75.6K	299	344
ARM	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	04/17/25	$4.65	$4.45	$4.6	$110.00	$69.0K	2.5K	660

About ARM Holdings

ARM Holdings is a leading intellectual property owner and developer of the ARM architecture, which is crucial in the operation of approximately 99% of smartphone CPU cores worldwide. Additionally, ARM holds a significant market share in other devices such as wearables, tablets, and various sensors. The company provides licensing options that vary by customer needs, allowing firms like Apple and Qualcomm to tailor their chips based on specific requirements.

Current Status of ARM Holdings

• The trading volume for ARM Holdings is currently 2,237,232, with the stock price up by 0.35%, now at $122.92.
• Current Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggests that the stock may be oversold.
• The next earnings report is anticipated in 63 days.

Market Opinions on ARM Holdings

Five market experts recently provided ratings for ARM Holdings, with an average target price set at $189.80.

Unusual Options Activity Insights

Recent analysis from Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board has identified patterns that may indicate potential market movements before they happen. This resource helps users see what positions significant money is taking on stocks. Notably:

• Loop Capital maintains a Buy rating with a target price of $195.
• Jefferies also upholds a Buy rating with a price target of $195.
• Citigroup has a consistent Buy rating with a target price of $200.
• Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating, adjusting the target price to $174.
• Wells Fargo retains an Overweight rating with a target price of $185.

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