Whale Activity Around Applied Mat: What Investors Are Doing

Recently, significant investors have shown a bullish interest in Applied Materials (AMAT). This uptick in activity is worth noting for retail traders.

Today, we observed this phenomenon when unusual trades appeared in the options history for AMAT that we monitor.

It remains unclear if these trades are being executed by institutional investors or wealthy individuals, but the scale of these trades often indicates that someone might have insider knowledge about upcoming developments for the company.

So, how can we track what these investors are up to?

Our analysis identified 25 unusual options trades concerning Applied Mat today.

This activity is not typical.

The sentiments of these big-money traders appear to have a balanced outlook, with 32% leaning towards bullish strategies while another 32% are bearish.

Among the options we identified, 7 trades were puts, totaling around $422,323, while 18 were calls, amassing a total of $2,190,960.

Potential Price Targets

The trading patterns indicate that prominent investors are eyeing price targets ranging from $82.5 to $250 for Applied Mat in the upcoming months.

Volume and Open Interest Trends

In the current trading environment, Applied Mat's average open interest stands at around 1,420.53, with total trading volume reaching 1,505.00. The accompanying charts illustrate the volume and open interest trends for call and put options within the $82.5 to $250 corridor over the past month.

30-Day Overview of Call and Put Volume

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Significant Options Activity:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
AMAT	CALL	SWEEP	NEUTRAL	01/17/25	$36.0	$34.5	$35.49	$155.00	$695.7K	712	200
AMAT	CALL	TRADE	NEUTRAL	02/21/25	$27.6	$27.25	$27.4	$165.00	$501.4K	307	217
AMAT	CALL	TRADE	BEARISH	01/15/27	$101.6	$99.2	$100.0	$100.00	$300.0K	151	35
AMAT	PUT	TRADE	BULLISH	06/20/25	$9.1	$8.95	$8.95	$170.00	$122.6K	1.2K	1
AMAT	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	02/21/25	$12.9	$12.75	$12.82	$185.00	$114.8K	1.1K	165

About Applied Mat

Applied Materials Inc is the world’s largest manufacturer of semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment (WFE). The company has a diverse portfolio that covers almost every aspect of the WFE ecosystem. Applied Materials leads in market share for deposition, which is the process of layering new materials onto semiconductor wafers. The company primarily serves integrated device manufacturers and foundries that produce general-purpose logic chips, counting some of the largest chip manufacturers like Intel, TSMC, and Samsung among its clients.

After examining the options trading trends related to Applied Mat, we shift focus to the company’s current market performance.

Current Market Status of Applied Mat

• As of now, AMAT has a trading volume of 3,611,515 with a price increase of 2.37%, currently valued at $190.9.
• Relative Strength Index (RSI) readings indicate that the stock could be overbought at this time.
• The anticipated earnings report is set to be released in 27 days.

Expert Insights on Applied Mat

In the last 30 days, five analysts offered their insights on Applied Mat, leading to an average price target of $207.4.

Significant Options Activity: Where Smart Money is Heading

Trends observed on the Unusual Options board point to potential significant market movements. An analyst from Goldman Sachs has maintained a buy rating for Applied Mat with a price target of $202. Analysts from Wells Fargo and Barclays have set targets at $200 and $200 respectively, maintaining their overweight approach. Moreover, an analyst from Mizuho has kept an outperform rating with a target of $210, while another from Keybanc has revised its rating to overweight with a new price target of $225.

Traders engaging in options should be aware of the accompanying risks and potential rewards. It is crucial for traders to continuously educate themselves, adapt their strategies, and monitor various market indicators. Stay updated with real-time alerts concerning Applied Mat's options trades.

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