Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Cava Group CAVA, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CAVA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Cava Group. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 35% leaning bullish and 42% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $202,732, and 9 are calls, amounting to $456,252.
Projected Price Targets
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $120.0 and $170.0 for Cava Group, spanning the last three months.
Insights into 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 Cava Group'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 Cava Group's whale trades within a strike price range from $120.0 to $170.0 in the last 30 days.
Cava Group Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAVA | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 04/17/25 | $20.5 | $20.4 | $20.4 | $140.00 | $101.9K | 604 | 64 |
| CAVA | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/10/25 | $4.0 | $3.9 | $4.0 | $136.00 | $84.8K | 0 | 250 |
| CAVA | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $8.0 | $7.8 | $7.86 | $150.00 | $76.2K | 2.2K | 199 |
| CAVA | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 04/17/25 | $18.4 | $17.5 | $17.95 | $145.00 | $53.8K | 488 | 31 |
| CAVA | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 01/16/26 | $49.1 | $47.7 | $48.4 | $120.00 | $48.4K | 172 | 10 |
About Cava Group
Cava Group Inc owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It is the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, bringing together healthful food and bold, satisfying flavors at scale. The company's dips, spreads, and dressings are centrally produced and sold in grocery stores. The company's operations are conducted as two reportable segments: CAVA and Zoes Kitchen. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the CAVA segment.
In light of the recent options history for Cava Group, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Present Market Standing of Cava Group
- Trading volume stands at 1,402,978, with CAVA's price up by 3.55%, positioned at $146.88.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.
- Earnings announcement expected in 83 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Cava Group
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $160.8.
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 Stifel keeps a Buy rating on Cava Group with a target price of $175. * An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Cava Group, which currently sits at a price target of $142. * An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Cava Group, which currently sits at a price target of $150. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wedbush keeps a Outperform rating on Cava Group with a target price of $190. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Loop Capital continues to hold a Hold rating for Cava Group, targeting a price of $147.
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