Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Estee Lauder Cos. Our analysis of options history for Estee Lauder Cos EL revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 30% of traders were bullish, while 60% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $414,804, and 6 were calls, valued at $232,337.
Projected Price Targets
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $85.0 to $95.0 for Estee Lauder Cos over the recent three months.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Estee Lauder Cos's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Estee Lauder Cos's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $85.0 to $95.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Estee Lauder Cos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $16.2 | $16.0 | $16.2 | $95.00 | $231.6K | 109 | 144 |
| EL | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 11/01/24 | $5.3 | $5.1 | $5.2 | $90.00 | $115.4K | 180 | 46 |
| EL | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 11/01/24 | $4.0 | $3.8 | $3.8 | $90.00 | $57.0K | 337 | 150 |
| EL | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 11/15/24 | $4.1 | $3.9 | $4.1 | $92.00 | $41.0K | 0 | 101 |
| EL | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 11/15/24 | $5.5 | $5.4 | $5.4 | $89.00 | $37.8K | 18 | 70 |
About Estee Lauder Cos
Estee Lauder is a leader in the global prestige beauty market, participating across skin care (51% of fiscal 2024 sales), makeup (29%), fragrance (16%), and hair care (4%) categories, with top-selling brands such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, and Origins. The firm operates in more than 150 countries, generating 30% of revenue from the Americas, 39% from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (including travel retail), and 31% from Asia-Pacific. Estee Lauder sells its products through department stores, travel retail, specialty multibrand beauty stores, brand-dedicated freestanding stores, e-commerce, salons/spas, and perfumeries.
Current Position of Estee Lauder Cos
- Currently trading with a volume of 476,520, the EL's price is down by -0.85%, now at $88.5.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 9 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Estee Lauder Cos
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $123.75.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from DA Davidson keeps a Buy rating on Estee Lauder Cos with a target price of $130. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Estee Lauder Cos with a target price of $113. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from DA Davidson continues to hold a Buy rating for Estee Lauder Cos, targeting a price of $130. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Estee Lauder Cos with a target price of $122.
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