Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on AutoZone.
Looking at options history for AutoZone AZO we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 22% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $184,620 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $235,127.
What's The Price Target?
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $2800.0 to $3550.0 for AutoZone over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for AutoZone'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 AutoZone's whale trades within a strike price range from $2800.0 to $3550.0 in the last 30 days.
AutoZone Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZO | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $72.8 | $68.0 | $68.0 | $3360.00 | $122.4K | 1 | 20 |
| AZO | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $639.6 | $624.0 | $630.0 | $2800.00 | $63.0K | 4 | 1 |
| AZO | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $550.0 | $542.0 | $550.0 | $2900.00 | $55.0K | 5 | 1 |
| AZO | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 02/21/25 | $336.0 | $319.3 | $327.56 | $3050.00 | $32.7K | 4 | 1 |
| AZO | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 12/19/25 | $324.0 | $317.0 | $317.0 | $3500.00 | $31.7K | 8 | 1 |
About AutoZone
AutoZone operates as a leading retailer of aftermarket automotive parts in the United States. The firm operates more than 6,400 stores domestically, serving both the do-it-yourself and commercial (do-it-for-me) end markets. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, AutoZone manages a wide array of stock-keeping units applicable to numerous vehicle makes and models, providing its consumers with ample product availability. The firm drives traffic by providing superior and convenient customer service as AutoZone's team of knowledgeable staff assists consumers with diagnosing a vehicle's problem, selecting the necessary part for replacement, and in some instances, installation. The company also operates internationally, with 800 stores in Mexico and more than 100 in Brazil.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding AutoZone, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
AutoZone's Current Market Status
- Trading volume stands at 47,994, with AZO's price up by 0.67%, positioned at $3348.42.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.
- Earnings announcement expected in 33 days.
What Analysts Are Saying About AutoZone
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $3631.5.
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