Benzinga's options scanner just detected over 9 options trades for Air Products & Chemicals APD summing a total amount of $273,630.
At the same time, our algo caught 3 for a total amount of 157,030.
Predicted Price Range
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $250.0 to $290.0 for Air Products & Chemicals during the past quarter.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Air Products & Chemicals's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Air Products & Chemicals's whale trades within a strike price range from $250.0 to $290.0 in the last 30 days.
Air Products & Chemicals Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Noteworthy Options Activity:
Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
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APD | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 12/20/24 | $20.8 | $18.3 | $19.5 | $270.00 | $66.3K | 97 | 0 |
APD | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 12/20/24 | $19.8 | $19.3 | $19.3 | $270.00 | $65.6K | 97 | 34 |
APD | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 07/19/24 | $3.8 | $3.7 | $3.8 | $260.00 | $38.0K | 214 | 10 |
APD | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 04/17/25 | $16.8 | $15.9 | $16.8 | $280.00 | $33.6K | 2 | 0 |
APD | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 07/19/24 | $11.2 | $10.1 | $10.9 | $250.00 | $32.7K | 80 | 30 |
About Air Products & Chemicals
Since its founding in 1940, Air Products has become one of the leading industrial gas suppliers globally, with operations in 50 countries and 19,000 employees. The company is the largest supplier of hydrogen and helium in the world. It has a unique portfolio serving customers in a number of industries, including chemicals, energy, healthcare, metals, and electronics. Air Products generated $12.6 billion in revenue in fiscal 2023.
Present Market Standing of Air Products & Chemicals
- Currently trading with a volume of 714,053, the APD's price is up by 1.55%, now at $262.0.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 20 days.
Expert Opinions on Air Products & Chemicals
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $291.0.
- An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on Air Products & Chemicals, maintaining a target price of $268.
- Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Air Products & Chemicals with a target price of $305.
- Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Outperform rating on Air Products & Chemicals with a target price of $300.
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