Caterpillar Unusual Options Activity
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) has seen significant options trading activity, with a bearish sentiment prevailing among traders. Analysis revealed 11 unusual trades, with 54% showing bearish tendencies. The major market movers are focusing on a price band between $330.0 and $400.0 for Caterpillar. The company is the world's largest manufacturer of heavy equipment, with a current stock price of $367.06, down by -1.72%. An analyst from Truist Securities downgraded the stock to Buy, with a price target of $390.
April 09, 2024 | 3:15 pm
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Caterpillar has seen a bearish sentiment in options trading, with a downgrade by Truist Securities to Buy and a price target of $390. The stock is currently down by -1.72%.
The bearish sentiment in options trading, combined with a downgrade from Truist Securities, suggests a negative short-term impact on CAT's stock price. The current decrease in stock price aligns with this sentiment. However, the presence of a specific price target ($390) slightly above the current price indicates potential for recovery, moderating the negative impact.
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