A Closer Look at Starbucks's Options Market Dynamics
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Investors have shown a bearish stance on Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) through the options market, with a significant tilt towards puts over calls. Benzinga's options scanner revealed 25 trades, predominantly bearish, focusing on a price band between $85.0 and $90.0. The volume and open interest analysis for the last 30 days indicates a high level of activity in this price range. Starbucks, a global coffee chain, is currently trading at $87.64, with indicators suggesting it may be approaching oversold territory. The company is expected to release its next earnings in 4 days.
April 26, 2024 | 1:46 pm
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Bearish options activity and a focus on $85-$90 price band suggest investor caution. With the stock nearing oversold and earnings imminent, volatility may increase.
The heavy bearish sentiment in the options market, combined with the stock nearing oversold conditions and the upcoming earnings release, suggests potential short-term downside risk. The focus on puts over calls, especially with such a significant volume and open interest in the $85-$90 price range, indicates that investors are bracing for a possible decline in SBUX's stock price. This scenario is further supported by the current trading price of $87.64, which is within the highlighted price band, making it a critical period for investors to monitor.
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