Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Walt Disney DIS, 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 DIS 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 Walt Disney. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 35% leaning bullish and 47% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $260,810, and 14 are calls, amounting to $715,318.
What's The Price Target?
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $70.0 to $150.0 for Walt Disney over the last 3 months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Walt Disney's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Walt Disney's significant trades, within a strike price range of $70.0 to $150.0, over the past month.
Walt Disney Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIS | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 12/19/25 | $40.8 | $38.4 | $40.25 | $70.00 | $241.5K | 385 | 60 |
| DIS | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/31/25 | $4.6 | $4.35 | $4.58 | $111.00 | $136.5K | 345 | 2 |
| DIS | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/20/25 | $7.75 | $7.65 | $7.7 | $110.00 | $77.0K | 5.3K | 30 |
| DIS | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $8.2 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $120.00 | $69.1K | 4.8K | 119 |
| DIS | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/31/25 | $4.0 | $3.85 | $4.0 | $104.00 | $48.0K | 131 | 120 |
About Walt Disney
Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from the firm's ownership of iconic franchises and characters. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Within the segment, Disney also engages in movie and television production and distribution, with content licensed to movie theaters, other content providers, or, increasingly, kept in-house for use on Disney's own streaming platform and television networks. The sports segment houses ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service. Experiences contains Disney's theme parks and vacation destinations, and also benefits from merchandise licensing.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Walt Disney, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Where Is Walt Disney Standing Right Now?
- Currently trading with a volume of 3,079,299, the DIS's price is up by 0.98%, now at $107.5.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 19 days.
Expert Opinions on Walt Disney
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $128.5.
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. * An analyst from Macquarie persists with their Neutral rating on Walt Disney, maintaining a target price of $110. * In a positive move, an analyst from Redburn Atlantic has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $147.
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.
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