Decoding Palo Alto Networks's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Investors with significant capital have shown a bullish stance on Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) through options trading. Benzinga's options scanner identified 20 unusual options trades, with a split sentiment of 45% bullish and 45% bearish. The trades include 4 puts totaling $132,029 and 16 calls totaling $592,745. Analysts have mixed ratings, with a consensus target price of $352.0. The stock is currently trading at $332.39, up by 0.39%, with an anticipated earnings release in 6 days.
August 13, 2024 | 2:31 pm
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Significant options activity detected for Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) with a mix of bullish and bearish sentiment. Analysts have mixed ratings with a consensus target price of $352.0. The stock is currently trading at $332.39, up by 0.39%, with an anticipated earnings release in 6 days.
The detection of significant options activity, especially with a majority of calls, indicates a bullish sentiment among big-money investors. The mixed analyst ratings and the upcoming earnings release add to the potential for short-term price movement.
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