Spotlight on AutoZone: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on AutoZone.

Looking at options history for AutoZone AZO we detected 9 trades.

If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 55% with bearish.

From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $468,490 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $154,960.

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 $2900.0 and $3300.0 for AutoZone, spanning the last three months.

Volume & Open Interest Development

In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of AutoZone stands at 12.0, with a total volume reaching 94.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in AutoZone, situated within the strike price corridor from $2900.0 to $3300.0, throughout the last 30 days.

AutoZone Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview

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Noteworthy Options Activity:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
AZO PUT SWEEP BULLISH 12/19/25 $146.7 $146.6 $146.6 $2900.00 $219.9K 1 26
AZO CALL TRADE BEARISH 12/19/25 $332.5 $325.9 $325.9 $3300.00 $65.1K 14 20
AZO CALL TRADE BEARISH 12/19/25 $328.1 $323.9 $323.9 $3300.00 $64.7K 14 18
AZO PUT TRADE BULLISH 12/19/25 $150.6 $146.6 $146.6 $2900.00 $58.6K 1 11
AZO PUT TRADE BULLISH 12/19/25 $157.6 $146.1 $146.1 $2900.00 $58.4K 1 7

About AutoZone

AutoZone operates as a leading retailer of aftermarket automotive parts in the United States. The firm operates more than 6,400 stores domestically, serving both the do-it-yourself and commercial (do-it-for-me) end markets. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, AutoZone manages a wide array of stock-keeping units applicable to numerous vehicle makes and models, providing its consumers with ample product availability. The firm drives traffic by providing superior and convenient customer service as AutoZone's team of knowledgeable staff assists consumers with diagnosing a vehicle's problem, selecting the necessary part for replacement, and in some instances, installation. The company also operates internationally, with 800 stores in Mexico and more than 100 in Brazil.

In light of the recent options history for AutoZone, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.

Present Market Standing of AutoZone

  • Currently trading with a volume of 17,550, the AZO's price is up by 0.53%, now at $3202.51.
  • RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
  • Anticipated earnings release is in 56 days.

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