Options Trading Signals Unusual Activity

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•  31 Mar 2025
 

The options market saw a surge in unusual activity today across multiple stocks, signaling significant moves by institutional investors and traders. Delta Air Lines ($DAL) stood out with 64 notable options trades, where 51% leaned bullish while 35% took a bearish stance. Notably, 41 call contracts totaled over $5.75 million in value, while 23 puts were worth approximately $5.28 million. The overall trading volume and open interest suggest a heightened focus on the airline’s near-term trajectory.

Intel ($INTC) saw a shift in sentiment with institutional players leaning bearish, accounting for 54% of the 33 unusual trades. The split saw 21 call options totaling $2.15 million and 12 put contracts valued at $679,976. The increased bearish positioning hints at caution despite the chipmaker’s strong market presence.

Lululemon ($LULU) experienced a clear downside bias, with 76% of its 51 significant trades being bearish. Of these, 45 put contracts amounted to $2.86 million, dwarfing the six call options worth just $419,894. This sharp imbalance suggests traders anticipate potential downside pressure in the stock.

Moderna ($MRNA) presented a contrasting picture, with 57% of the 38 recorded trades being bullish. A total of 30 put options were executed for $1.59 million, while eight calls were worth $394,717. Despite the bearish put volume, the overall sentiment leans positive.

PayPal ($PYPL) saw a relatively balanced flow, with 36% of trades bullish and 39% bearish. The distribution of trades—16 puts worth $712,732 and 17 calls totaling $830,188—suggests investors are hedging positions, possibly ahead of upcoming catalysts.

Twilio ($TWLO) attracted a more cautious approach, with 62% of options traders taking a bearish stance across eight unusual trades. The put contracts—totaling $267,080—significantly outweighed the three call contracts, which were worth $106,920.

United Parcel Service ($UPS) saw 24 major options transactions, with an even split of 50% bullish and 41% bearish. Calls totaled $1.51 million, compared to puts worth $557,490, suggesting a more neutral to slightly bullish outlook on the stock’s near-term performance.

Verizon ($VZ) witnessed a bearish lean in its 12 notable trades, with 58% of investors betting against the stock. The breakdown showed eight put options valued at $405,810, while four call contracts amounted to $188,583. This positioning could reflect concerns over Verizon’s market outlook.

ZIM Integrated Shipping ($ZIM) saw an influx of bullish activity, with large institutional players aggressively positioning in call options. The sudden increase in unusual trades suggests an expectation of a major move, though the identity and exact reasoning behind the interest remain unclear.