Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards JD.com JD, 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 JD usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 29 extraordinary options activities for JD.com. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 37% leaning bullish and 48% bearish. Among these notable options, 12 are puts, totaling $722,928, and 17 are calls, amounting to $1,243,198.
Projected Price Targets
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $24.0 to $50.0 for JD.com 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 JD.com'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 JD.com's whale trades within a strike price range from $24.0 to $50.0 in the last 30 days.
JD.com 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $6.15 | $5.85 | $6.1 | $37.50 | $500.2K | 2.3K | 830 |
| JD | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 12/19/25 | $1.77 | $1.58 | $1.74 | $25.00 | $208.8K | 2.0K | 3.0K |
| JD | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $0.86 | $0.78 | $0.81 | $47.00 | $121.5K | 5.1K | 1.5K |
| JD | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 01/16/26 | $6.2 | $5.85 | $6.1 | $37.50 | $109.8K | 2.3K | 1.0K |
| JD | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 12/18/26 | $17.75 | $17.2 | $17.4 | $50.00 | $86.9K | 160 | 50 |
About JD.com
JD.com is a leading e-commerce platform with its 2022 China GMV being similar to Pinduoduo (GMV not reported), on our estimate, but still lower than Alibaba. it offers a wide selection of authentic products with speedy and reliable delivery. The company has built its own nationwide fulfilment infrastructure and last-mile delivery network, staffed by its own employees, which supports both its online direct sales, its online marketplace and omnichannel businesses.
JD.com's Current Market Status
- With a trading volume of 5,640,380, the price of JD is down by -0.88%, reaching $35.03.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 58 days from now.
What The Experts Say On JD.com
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $46.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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