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DraftKings Unusual Options Activity For August 26
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DraftKings Unusual Options Activity For August 26
Aug 29, 2024 8:48 AM

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on DraftKings ( DKNG ). Our analysis of options history for DraftKings ( DKNG ) revealed 11 unusual trades.

Delving into the details, we found 45% of traders were bullish, while 54% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $279,628, and 5 were calls, valued at $349,356.

What's The Price Target?

Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $28.0 to $44.0 for DraftKings ( DKNG ) over the last 3 months.

Volume & Open Interest Trends

In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for DraftKings ( DKNG ) options trades today is 2216.67 with a total volume of 2,646.00.

In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for DraftKings's ( DKNG ) big money trades within a strike price range of $28.0 to $44.0 over the last 30 days.

DraftKings 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot

Largest Options Trades Observed:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
DKNG CALL TRADE BEARISH 09/20/24 $4.05 $3.9 $3.95 $33.00 $197.5K 14.5K 500
DKNG PUT SWEEP BULLISH 10/18/24 $3.3 $3.2 $3.2 $38.00 $75.5K 270 0
DKNG PUT SWEEP BULLISH 06/20/25 $8.0 $7.9 $7.9 $40.00 $62.4K 147 1
DKNG CALL SWEEP BEARISH 08/30/24 $5.3 $5.2 $5.2 $31.00 $52.0K 405 101
DKNG CALL TRADE BEARISH 09/06/24 $8.1 $8.0 $8.04 $28.00 $48.2K 62 60

About DraftKings

DraftKings ( DKNG ) got its start in 2012 as an innovator in daily fantasy sports. Then, following a Supreme Court ruling in 2018 that allowed states to legalize online sports wagering, the company expanded into online sports and casino gambling, where it generally holds the number two or three revenue share position across states in which it competes. DraftKings ( DKNG ) is now live with online or retail sports betting in 25 states and iGaming in seven states, with both products available to around 40% of Canada's population. The company also operates a non-fungible token commissioned-based marketplace and develops and licenses online gaming products.

DraftKings's Current Market Status

Trading volume stands at 1,116,443, with DKNG's price down by -1.53%, positioned at $35.81.

RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.

Earnings announcement expected in 66 days.

What The Experts Say On DraftKings

5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $51.8.

In a cautious move, an analyst from Needham downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $60.

Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Susquehanna keeps a Positive rating on DraftKings ( DKNG ) with a target price of $47.

Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on DraftKings ( DKNG ) with a target price of $47.

Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for DraftKings ( DKNG ), targeting a price of $50.

An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on DraftKings ( DKNG ), which currently sits at a price target of $55.

Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest DraftKings ( DKNG ) options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro.

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