financetom
Business
financetom
/
Business
/
Looking At Palo Alto Networks's Recent Unusual Options Activity
News World Market Environment Technology Personal Finance Politics Retail Business Economy Cryptocurrency Forex Stocks Market Commodities
Looking At Palo Alto Networks's Recent Unusual Options Activity
Aug 12, 2024 7:37 AM

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ). Our analysis of options history for Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ) revealed 10 unusual trades.

Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 40% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $257,945, and 5 were calls, valued at $261,659.

Projected Price Targets

Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $200.0 to $650.0 for Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ) over the recent three months.

Insights into Volume & Open Interest

Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Palo Alto Networks's ( PANW ) options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Palo Alto Networks's ( PANW ) significant trades, within a strike price range of $200.0 to $650.0, over the past month.

Palo Alto Networks Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days

Biggest Options Spotted:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
PANW CALL SWEEP BEARISH 08/23/24 $16.2 $13.75 $13.7 $335.00 $109.6K 351 80
PANW PUT TRADE BULLISH 01/16/26 $328.0 $319.05 $319.15 $650.00 $95.7K 0 5
PANW PUT TRADE BULLISH 01/16/26 $324.95 $316.0 $316.0 $650.00 $63.2K 0 2
PANW CALL SWEEP BULLISH 08/16/24 $0.6 $0.6 $0.6 $350.00 $60.0K 2.5K 1.0K
PANW PUT TRADE NEUTRAL 01/16/26 $37.35 $20.75 $29.0 $280.00 $43.5K 159 0

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ) is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 85,000 customers across the world, including more than three fourths of the Global 2000.

Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ), we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.

Current Position of Palo Alto Networks

With a trading volume of 224,617, the price of PANW is down by -1.61%, reaching $326.13.

Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.

Next earnings report is scheduled for 7 days from now.

What The Experts Say On Palo Alto Networks

Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $353.75.

An analyst from Redburn Atlantic downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $325.

An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ), which currently sits at a price target of $360.

Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keybanc continues to hold a Overweight rating for Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ), targeting a price of $380.

Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ), targeting a price of $350.

Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ) with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts.

Comments
Welcome to financetom comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Related Articles >
News Corp's Dow Jones Expands Ownership Stake in Ripjar
News Corp's Dow Jones Expands Ownership Stake in Ripjar
Nov 9, 2024
09:12 AM EST, 11/08/2024 (MT Newswires) -- News Corp's ( NWSA ) Dow Jones division said Friday it expanded its ownership stake in data intelligence platform company Ripjar. Financial terms weren't disclosed. Dow Jones said it partnered with Ripjar in 2018 and made an initial equity investment in 2023. ...
Oil Prices Drop as Demand Concerns Continue Despite Fresh Stimulus Measures From China
Oil Prices Drop as Demand Concerns Continue Despite Fresh Stimulus Measures From China
Nov 9, 2024
09:14 AM EST, 11/08/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Oil prices weakened early on Friday after fresh economic stimulus measures from China failed to impress as demand worries continue. West Texas Intermediate crude oil for December delivery was last seen down US$1.24 to US$71.12 per barrel, while January Brent crude for January delivery, the global benchmark, was down US$1.09 to US$74.54. China...
Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Higher Pre-Bell Friday
Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Higher Pre-Bell Friday
Nov 9, 2024
09:10 AM EST, 11/08/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were higher pre-bell Friday as the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLP ) was 0.2% higher and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLY ) was recently up 0.1%. Airbnb ( ABNB ) shares fell past 6% after the company reported Q3 earnings below market expectations. Bloomin'...
Maravai Lifesciences to Buy Officinae Bio's DNA, RNA Business
Maravai Lifesciences to Buy Officinae Bio's DNA, RNA Business
Nov 9, 2024
09:13 AM EST, 11/08/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Maravai Lifesciences ( MRVI ) said late Thursday it has agreed to buy Officinae Bio's DNA and RNA business. This acquisition will support Maravai Lifesciences ( MRVI ) and its TriLink BioTechnologies unit's customers in developing new nucleic acid-based therapies, Maravai Bio said. Financial terms were not disclosed for the deal, which is...
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.financetom.com All Rights Reserved