Stock Options Trading Signals and Unusual Activity Analysis

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•  20 Mar 2025
 

Advance Auto Parts $AAP saw 11 unusual trades, with a nearly balanced sentiment—45% bullish and 27% bearish. Notably, the call-to-put ratio leans slightly toward puts, with $235,655 in put value versus $202,665 in calls. The activity suggests mixed sentiment, though the sizable put positions indicate some traders are hedging against downside risk.

Astera Labs ($ALAB) experienced a bearish tilt in its options flow, with 55% of traders showing a negative outlook compared to just 33% expressing bullish sentiment. Nine unusual trades surfaced, with puts valued at $189,810 and calls at $257,153. This skew in favor of bearish bets suggests institutional players may be bracing for potential weakness in Astera Labs' stock despite the higher call value.

Constellation Energy ($CEG) showed an intriguing burst of activity, with 33 unusual trades revealing a 36% bullish and 30% bearish breakdown. The call side outweighed puts significantly, with $1,488,506 in calls versus $1,381,425 in puts. This suggests institutional investors might be positioning for upside, betting on positive catalysts or strong future performance.

Walt Disney ($DIS) faced heavy bearish pressure, with 57% of trades reflecting a negative stance against 31% bullish. Among the 19 unusual trades, 14 were calls valued at $2,011,485, while only five were puts totaling $178,758. Despite the bearish tilt, the high call volume indicates potential optimism for a turnaround or speculative positioning on future corporate developments.

Lyft ($LYFT) saw predominantly bullish sentiment, with 66% of traders making positive bets and only 22% leaning bearish. The options flow included $324,679 in calls against $159,308 in puts across nine unusual trades. This suggests optimism surrounding the ride-sharing giant, possibly driven by improving operational metrics or upcoming catalysts that could lift the stock.

Moderna ($MRNA) witnessed a clear bearish stance, with 50% of traders leaning negative versus 40% bullish. The options market reflected this sentiment with $977,910 in put value compared to just $135,544 in calls. This imbalance hints that large investors might anticipate downside risk, potentially tied to concerns around future product pipelines or regulatory hurdles.

D-Wave Quantum ($QBTS) experienced bearish momentum, with 62% of traders making negative bets compared to 37% bullish. Eight unusual trades emerged, with puts totaling $132,093 and calls valued at $324,970. Despite the bearish sentiment, the larger call volume suggests some expectation of a potential rebound or positive event on the horizon.

Snowflake ($SNOW) also faced a bearish lean, with 44% of trades reflecting a negative outlook against 33% bullish. Among the nine unusual trades, calls dominated with $279,644 compared to $257,520 in puts. While the sentiment leans bearish, the higher call volume may indicate mixed views, with some traders anticipating a future upside catalyst despite short-term concerns.