Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on KLA.
Looking at options history for KLA KLAC we detected 17 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 35% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 41% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $751,412 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $603,700.
Expected Price Movements
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $610.0 and $880.0 for KLA, spanning the last three months.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for KLA's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across KLA's significant trades, within a strike price range of $610.0 to $880.0, over the past month.
KLA Option Activity Analysis: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLAC | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 04/17/25 | $39.5 | $37.6 | $37.6 | $680.00 | $322.9K | 23 | 88 |
| KLAC | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $53.7 | $50.6 | $50.6 | $790.00 | $151.8K | 5 | 30 |
| KLAC | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 09/19/25 | $49.5 | $44.2 | $46.9 | $800.00 | $140.7K | 54 | 30 |
| KLAC | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 04/17/25 | $33.0 | $32.1 | $33.0 | $670.00 | $112.4K | 51 | 35 |
| KLAC | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $37.0 | $33.0 | $34.5 | $780.00 | $103.5K | 36 | 37 |
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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of KLA, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Where Is KLA Standing Right Now?
- With a trading volume of 569,254, the price of KLAC is up by 2.49%, reaching $708.35.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 51 days from now.
What The Experts Say On KLA
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $748.0.
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