Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards CF Industries Holdings CF, 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 CF usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 13 extraordinary options activities for CF Industries Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 53% leaning bullish and 23% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $1,332,340, and 10 are calls, amounting to $551,230.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $65.0 to $97.5 for CF Industries Holdings over the recent 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 CF Industries Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to CF Industries Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $65.0 to $97.5 over the preceding 30 days.
CF Industries Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $4.7 | $3.9 | $3.91 | $85.00 | $1.2M | 3.8K | 57 |
| CF | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $5.5 | $5.4 | $5.4 | $82.50 | $108.0K | 378 | 789 |
| CF | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/20/25 | $6.0 | $5.6 | $5.8 | $82.50 | $58.0K | 378 | 182 |
| CF | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $5.6 | $5.2 | $5.52 | $82.50 | $55.0K | 378 | 2 |
| CF | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $5.4 | $5.2 | $5.4 | $82.50 | $54.0K | 378 | 282 |
About CF Industries Holdings
CF Industries is a leading producer and distributor of nitrogen, which is primarily used in fertilizers. The company operates nitrogen manufacturing plants primarily in North America. CF also produces nitrogen in the United Kingdom and holds a joint venture interest in a nitrogen production facility in Trinidad and Tobago. CF makes nitrogen primarily using low-cost US natural gas as its feedstock, making CF one of the lowest-cost nitrogen producers globally. The company is also investing in carbon-free blue and green ammonia, which can be used an alternative fuel to hydrogen or as a means to transport hydrogen.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with CF Industries Holdings, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Present Market Standing of CF Industries Holdings
- With a trading volume of 2,548,847, the price of CF is down by -4.09%, reaching $80.38.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 69 days from now.
Expert Opinions on CF Industries Holdings
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $96.2.
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. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on CF Industries Holdings with a target price of $92. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on CF Industries Holdings with a target price of $111. * An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on CF Industries Holdings, maintaining a target price of $115. * Reflecting concerns, an analyst from JP Morgan lowers its rating to Underweight with a new price target of $75. * An analyst from Scotiabank has revised its rating downward to Sector Underperform, adjusting the price target to $88.
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