Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards PepsiCo PEP, 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 PEP 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 PepsiCo. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 20% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $488,430, and 6 are calls, amounting to $849,644.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $135.0 to $165.0 for PepsiCo over the recent 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 PepsiCo'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 PepsiCo's whale activity within a strike price range from $135.0 to $165.0 in the last 30 days.
PepsiCo Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEP | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $5.2 | $5.0 | $5.0 | $165.00 | $500.0K | 496 | 1.0K |
| PEP | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $2.08 | $1.99 | $1.99 | $140.00 | $199.0K | 10.8K | 1.0K |
| PEP | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 01/15/27 | $18.05 | $16.6 | $17.75 | $145.00 | $176.8K | 238 | 100 |
| PEP | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 01/15/27 | $15.15 | $12.9 | $13.9 | $145.00 | $169.5K | 107 | 122 |
| PEP | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 04/17/25 | $4.3 | $4.15 | $4.25 | $145.00 | $85.8K | 2.4K | 30 |
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, owning well-known household brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, among others. The company dominates the global savory snacks market and also ranks as the second-largest beverage provider in the world (behind Coca-Cola) with diversified exposure to carbonated soft drinks, or CSD, as well as water, sports, and energy drink offerings. Convenience foods account for approximately 55% of its total revenue, with beverages making up the rest. Pepsi owns the bulk of its manufacturing and distribution capacity in the US and overseas. International markets make up 40% of total sales and one third of operating profits.
In light of the recent options history for PepsiCo, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
PepsiCo's Current Market Status
- With a trading volume of 2,559,024, the price of PEP is up by 0.32%, reaching $148.56.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 12 days from now.
Professional Analyst Ratings for PepsiCo
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $168.4.
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