Unusual Stock Options Analysis

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•  09 Feb 2026
 

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$AMZN Amazon attracted notable bearish positioning from deep-pocketed investors, with a significant skew toward puts and over $1.3 million in put premium versus nearly $4.9 million in call premium. Despite higher call value overall, sentiment metrics leaned defensive, suggesting hedging or cautious directional exposure. With volume running well above average, this looks less like random speculation and more like structured positioning around macro or earnings-driven uncertainty.

$CIEN Ciena saw a cluster of unusual trades with a bullish bias, as more than half of the tracked flow leaned constructive. Call premium outweighed puts meaningfully, and the stock’s volume tracked close to its average, indicating steady participation rather than a one-off spike. The tone here suggests traders are positioning for continuation strength, possibly tied to networking demand or infrastructure spending narratives.

$CSCO Cisco Systems generated 20 flagged unusual trades, with bullish flow dominating. Call premium significantly exceeded put premium, reinforcing the directional lean. While overall share volume came in slightly below its average, the options tape suggests selective accumulation. Traders appear to be targeting upside exposure, potentially anticipating follow-through momentum in enterprise tech.

$DDOG Datadog stood out with elevated premium on both sides of the chain, though sentiment leaned bullish overall. With activity clustered across a wide $90 to $140 target range, this flow looks volatility-driven as much as directional. The relatively balanced put and call values imply traders are preparing for expanded movement rather than a narrow price drift. Given volume above average, this name is clearly on institutional radar.

$DELL Dell Technologies flashed bearish unusual activity, with sentiment tilting decisively toward puts. The $115 to $145 target range frames a defined battleground, and the heavier put skew suggests downside hedging or profit protection following prior strength. Volume lagged its average, making the options flow more notable relative to underlying stock participation.

$RCL Royal Caribbean showed a bearish lean in its unusual options flow, though call premium still exceeded put premium in absolute terms. With target strikes spanning $250 to $370, traders appear to be managing risk within a broad range. Given lighter-than-average volume, this may represent selective hedging rather than aggressive conviction selling.

$RIVN Rivian presents a more nuanced case. While the broader narrative around the stock has been pressured year to date, options commentary points to a bullish stance heading into a potentially binary catalyst such as earnings. Even without standout premium metrics in this snapshot, the framing suggests traders see asymmetrical upside relative to recent weakness.

$SOFI SoFi Technologies drew 39 unusual trades with a bearish stance overall, yet call premium significantly outweighed put premium. That divergence often signals complex strategies, possibly spreads or volatility plays rather than straightforward downside bets. With volume running slightly above average and a wide $3 to $47 target range, positioning appears opportunistic and volatility-aware.

$UAL United Airlines saw elevated unusual activity with a bullish skew, including 54 flagged trades. Call premium materially exceeded puts, and the $60 to $130 strike range captures both recovery and expansion scenarios. Despite slightly below-average share volume, the options flow suggests traders are positioning for constructive momentum in travel demand.

$VALE Vale registered bearish-leaning unusual flow, though call premium once again exceeded put premium in absolute dollar terms. With sentiment metrics favoring the downside and volume running well above average, this could reflect macro-driven hedging tied to commodities or emerging market exposure. The imbalance between directional stance and premium allocation hints at more complex positioning strategies.

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