Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on KLA. Our analysis of options history for KLA KLAC revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 25% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $253,202, and 4 were calls, valued at $219,700.
What's The Price Target?
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $660.0 and $1040.0 for KLA, spanning the last three months.
Analyzing 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 KLA's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to KLA's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $660.0 to $1040.0 over the preceding 30 days.
KLA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLAC | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 06/20/25 | $28.0 | $25.9 | $27.99 | $660.00 | $83.5K | 58 | 30 |
| KLAC | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/20/25 | $42.3 | $38.7 | $40.4 | $700.00 | $80.8K | 108 | 30 |
| KLAC | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $30.5 | $29.3 | $30.5 | $1040.00 | $79.3K | 22 | 26 |
| KLAC | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $78.8 | $76.4 | $76.4 | $740.00 | $76.4K | 35 | 20 |
| KLAC | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $51.1 | $47.2 | $48.5 | $720.00 | $48.5K | 84 | 11 |
About KLA
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
In light of the recent options history for KLA, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Present Market Standing of KLA
- Currently trading with a volume of 256,490, the KLAC's price is up by 2.13%, now at $756.0.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 79 days.
What The Experts Say On KLA
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $774.4.
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