Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Whirlpool. Our analysis of options history for Whirlpool WHR revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $117,145, and 5 were calls, valued at $216,947.
What's The Price Target?
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $95.0 to $100.0 for Whirlpool during the past quarter.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Whirlpool's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Whirlpool's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $95.0 to $100.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Whirlpool Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHR | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $15.3 | $12.6 | $15.29 | $95.00 | $68.8K | 234 | 195 |
| WHR | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $14.4 | $13.7 | $14.4 | $95.00 | $50.4K | 263 | 496 |
| WHR | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $18.7 | $13.7 | $14.57 | $95.00 | $41.5K | 263 | 429 |
| WHR | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $8.2 | $6.8 | $8.2 | $100.00 | $40.9K | 12 | 50 |
| WHR | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $8.0 | $7.8 | $8.0 | $100.00 | $40.0K | 12 | 100 |
About Whirlpool
Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of home appliances and related products. Its reportable segments consist of five operating segments, which consist of Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America; MDA Europe, MDA Latin America; MDA Asia; and Small Domestic Appliances (SDA). Product categories include refrigeration, laundry, cooking, and dishwashing. The company has also a portfolio of small domestic appliances, including the KitchenAid stand mixer. The company's international brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, and Brastemp among others.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Whirlpool, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Whirlpool's Current Market Status
- Currently trading with a volume of 190,289, the WHR's price is up by 0.32%, now at $96.45.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 64 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Whirlpool
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $82.0.
- Reflecting concerns, an analyst from B of A Securities lowers its rating to Underperform with a new price target of $88.
- Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Underperform rating on Whirlpool with a target price of $76.
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