Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Palantir Technologies PLTR.
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with PLTR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did?
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 40 uncommon options trades for Palantir Technologies.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $333,546, and 33 are calls, for a total amount of $4,198,363.
What's The Price Target?
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $30.0 to $105.0 for Palantir Technologies over the recent three months.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Palantir Technologies's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Palantir Technologies's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $30.0 to $105.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Palantir Technologies 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLTR | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $10.1 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $100.00 | $1.8M | 7.3K | 2.0K |
| PLTR | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $10.1 | $9.9 | $9.9 | $100.00 | $625.7K | 7.3K | 2.6K |
| PLTR | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $41.0 | $40.7 | $40.9 | $30.00 | $188.1K | 1.7K | 127 |
| PLTR | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 01/17/25 | $40.85 | $40.6 | $40.74 | $30.00 | $187.4K | 19.4K | 191 |
| PLTR | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 04/17/25 | $9.9 | $9.85 | $9.9 | $70.00 | $168.3K | 4.7K | 373 |
About Palantir Technologies
Palantir is an analytical software company that focuses on leveraging data to create efficiencies in its clients' organizations. The firm serves commercial and government clients via its Foundry and Gotham platforms, respectively. The Denver-based company was founded in 2003 and went public in 2020.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Palantir Technologies, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Palantir Technologies's Current Market Status
- With a trading volume of 27,846,470, the price of PLTR is up by 3.14%, reaching $71.41.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 17 days from now.
What Analysts Are Saying About Palantir Technologies
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $70.66666666666667.
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 UBS has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $80. * An analyst from Morgan Stanley downgraded its action to Underweight with a price target of $60. * In a cautious move, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $72.
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Palantir Technologies options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro.
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