Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards KLA , and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in KLAC usually suggests something big is about to happen.

We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for KLA. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.

The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 33% leaning bullish and 55% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $275,538, and 4 are calls, amounting to $175,280.

Projected Price Targets

Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $300.0 to $780.0 for KLA during the past quarter.

Analyzing Volume & Open Interest

In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for KLA options trades today is 62.71 with a total volume of 166.00.

In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for KLA's big money trades within a strike price range of $300.0 to $780.0 over the last 30 days.

KLA Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview

Significant Options Trades Detected:

About KLA

KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.

After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding KLA, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.

Where Is KLA Standing Right Now?

With a volume of 324,001, the price of KLAC is down -4.99% at $712.44.

RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.

Next earnings are expected to be released in 3 days.

What Analysts Are Saying About KLA

5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $737.8.

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* An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on KLA, which currently sits at a price target of $700.

* An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on KLA, maintaining a target price of $795.

* An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on KLA, which currently sits at a price target of $780.

* An analyst from Goldman Sachs has decided to maintain their Buy rating on KLA, which currently sits at a price target of $759.

* An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Neutral rating on KLA, maintaining a target price of $655.

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