Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Peabody Energy BTU, 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 BTU usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Peabody Energy. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 40% leaning bullish and 60% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $217,518, and 7 are calls, amounting to $297,651.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $19.0 to $20.0 for Peabody Energy over the recent three months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Peabody Energy options trades today is 2000.8 with a total volume of 14,250.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Peabody Energy's big money trades within a strike price range of $19.0 to $20.0 over the last 30 days.
Peabody Energy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTU | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $3.9 | $3.8 | $3.8 | $20.00 | $114.0K | 1.8K | 300 |
| BTU | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 07/18/25 | $1.92 | $0.7 | $1.91 | $19.00 | $85.7K | 12 | 449 |
| BTU | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 04/17/25 | $2.85 | $2.75 | $2.75 | $20.00 | $61.8K | 1.9K | 225 |
| BTU | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $2.82 | $2.63 | $2.63 | $20.00 | $51.2K | 5.3K | 3.7K |
| BTU | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $0.85 | $0.79 | $0.85 | $19.00 | $41.6K | 881 | 517 |
About Peabody Energy
Peabody Energy Corp is a producer of metallurgical and thermal coal. It also markets and brokers coal, both as principal and agent, and trades coal and freight-related contracts. The company operates in the following segment: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal and Corporate and Other. Powder River Basin segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company. A substantial part of its overall revenue is generated from its customers in the United States, and rest from Japan, China, Australia, Taiwan and other regions.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Peabody Energy, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Where Is Peabody Energy Standing Right Now?
- With a trading volume of 1,977,482, the price of BTU is up by 4.92%, reaching $18.76.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 24 days from now.
Expert Opinions on Peabody Energy
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $26.0.
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 Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for Peabody Energy, targeting a price of $26. * An analyst from BMO Capital has elevated its stance to Outperform, setting a new price target at $26.
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