High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Honeywell Intl HON, and it's important for retail traders to take note. \This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in HON often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Honeywell Intl. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 44% bullish and 55% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $116,000, and 8 calls, totaling $756,090.
Predicted Price Range
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $210.0 and $250.0 for Honeywell Intl, spanning the last 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 Honeywell Intl's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Honeywell Intl's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $210.0 to $250.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Honeywell Intl Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HON | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 02/21/25 | $6.5 | $6.4 | $6.4 | $227.50 | $131.8K | 772 | 574 |
| HON | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $17.3 | $17.1 | $17.3 | $240.00 | $129.7K | 1.9K | 147 |
| HON | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $6.6 | $6.4 | $6.4 | $227.50 | $128.0K | 772 | 774 |
| HON | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $11.9 | $11.4 | $11.6 | $210.00 | $116.0K | 1.4K | 100 |
| HON | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $17.2 | $16.9 | $17.1 | $240.00 | $85.5K | 1.9K | 72 |
About Honeywell Intl
Honeywell traces its roots to 1885 with Albert Butz's firm, Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator, which produced a predecessor to the modern thermostat. Other inventions by Honeywell include biodegradable detergent and autopilot. Today, Honeywell is a global multi-industry behemoth with one of the largest installed bases of equipment. It operates through four business segments: aerospace technologies (37% of 2023 company revenue), industrial automation (29%), energy and sustainability solutions (17%), and building automation (17%). Recently, Honeywell has made several portfolio changes to focus on fewer end markets and align with a set of secular growth trends. The firm is working diligently to expand its installed base, deriving around 30% of its revenue from recurring aftermarket services.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Honeywell Intl, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Where Is Honeywell Intl Standing Right Now?
- Currently trading with a volume of 2,512,013, the HON's price is down by -0.09%, now at $225.45.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 13 days.
What The Experts Say On Honeywell Intl
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $250.4.
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