Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards PayPal Holdings PYPL, 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 PYPL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for PayPal Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 27% leaning bullish and 63% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $213,740, and 9 are calls, amounting to $689,680.
Projected Price Targets
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $27.5 to $100.0 for PayPal Holdings during the past quarter.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
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 PayPal Holdings'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 PayPal Holdings's whale trades within a strike price range from $27.5 to $100.0 in the last 30 days.
PayPal Holdings 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PYPL | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $7.15 | $7.1 | $7.1 | $97.50 | $214.4K | 29 | 302 |
| PYPL | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 02/07/25 | $3.05 | $3.0 | $3.05 | $90.00 | $197.0K | 1.8K | 706 |
| PYPL | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 05/16/25 | $5.9 | $5.6 | $5.8 | $85.00 | $136.3K | 833 | 312 |
| PYPL | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 02/21/25 | $1.71 | $1.7 | $1.71 | $95.00 | $85.5K | 4.1K | 509 |
| PYPL | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 05/16/25 | $4.45 | $4.4 | $4.4 | $82.50 | $77.4K | 224 | 179 |
About PayPal Holdings
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding PayPal Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Present Market Standing of PayPal Holdings
- With a trading volume of 1,228,490, the price of PYPL is down by -2.6%, reaching $87.89.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 7 days from now.
Professional Analyst Ratings for PayPal Holdings
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $92.75.
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 Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on PayPal Holdings, maintaining a target price of $97. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Neutral rating for PayPal Holdings, targeting a price of $93. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Susquehanna keeps a Positive rating on PayPal Holdings with a target price of $101. * An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on PayPal Holdings, maintaining a target price of $80.
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