Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Super Micro Computer SMCI, 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 SMCI usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 58 extraordinary options activities for Super Micro Computer. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 37% leaning bullish and 51% bearish. Among these notable options, 29 are puts, totaling $7,096,393, and 29 are calls, amounting to $3,916,738.
Projected Price Targets
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $20.0 and $106.0 for Super Micro Computer, spanning the last three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Super Micro Computer'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 Super Micro Computer's whale activity within a strike price range from $20.0 to $106.0 in the last 30 days.
Super Micro Computer 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMCI | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/15/27 | $9.4 | $9.05 | $9.15 | $65.00 | $2.0M | 2.2K | 2.2K |
| SMCI | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 03/21/25 | $22.35 | $22.05 | $22.22 | $54.00 | $1.7M | 4.2K | 772 |
| SMCI | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $20.6 | $20.55 | $20.6 | $50.00 | $1.6M | 7.9K | 1.2K |
| SMCI | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $20.4 | $20.25 | $20.35 | $50.00 | $1.5M | 7.9K | 1.8K |
| SMCI | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 04/17/25 | $2.28 | $2.24 | $2.25 | $56.00 | $336.6K | 502 | 1.5K |
About Super Micro Computer
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data center, Big Data, high-performance computing, and "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Super Micro Computer, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Current Position of Super Micro Computer
- With a trading volume of 9,912,978, the price of SMCI is down by -0.47%, reaching $33.7.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 12 days from now.
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