Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards GE Aero GE, 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 GE usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for GE Aero. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 52% leaning bullish and 29% bearish. Among these notable options, 11 are puts, totaling $686,431, and 6 are calls, amounting to $315,775.
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 $150.0 to $200.0 for GE Aero during the past quarter.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of GE Aero stands at 1146.18, with a total volume reaching 2,745.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in GE Aero, situated within the strike price corridor from $150.0 to $200.0, throughout the last 30 days.
GE Aero 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 03/21/25 | $26.0 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $150.00 | $155.9K | 205 | 0 |
| GE | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 03/21/25 | $11.15 | $10.9 | $10.9 | $175.00 | $84.0K | 969 | 435 |
| GE | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $11.6 | $10.95 | $11.19 | $175.00 | $77.1K | 969 | 219 |
| GE | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $11.2 | $11.0 | $11.14 | $175.00 | $75.7K | 969 | 154 |
| GE | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $11.2 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $175.00 | $74.7K | 969 | 86 |
About GE Aero
GE Aerospace is the global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing large aircraft engines, along with partner Safran in their CFM joint venture. With its massive global installed base of nearly 70,000 commercial and military engines, GE Aerospace earns most of its profits on recurring service revenue of that equipment, which operates for decades. GE Aerospace is the remaining core business of the company formed in 1892 with historical ties to American inventor Thomas Edison; that company became a storied conglomerate with peak revenue of $130 billion in 2000. GE spun off its appliance, finance, healthcare, and wind and power businesses between 2016 and 2024.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with GE Aero, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Present Market Standing of GE Aero
- With a trading volume of 2,884,285, the price of GE is down by -0.13%, reaching $172.66.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 13 days from now.
What Analysts Are Saying About GE Aero
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $228.0.
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. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Deutsche Bank continues to hold a Buy rating for GE Aero, targeting a price of $228.
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for GE Aero, Benzinga Pro gives you real-time options trades alerts.
© 2025 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.
