Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on AutoZone AZO.
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AZO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did?
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for AutoZone.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 62% bullish and 12%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $191,600, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $726,430.
What's The Price Target?
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $2800.0 to $4100.0 for AutoZone during the past quarter.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
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 AutoZone'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 AutoZone's whale trades within a strike price range from $2800.0 to $4100.0 in the last 30 days.
AutoZone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZO | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $142.8 | $128.0 | $137.0 | $4100.00 | $411.0K | 1 | 30 |
| AZO | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $328.4 | $325.0 | $325.0 | $4000.00 | $162.5K | 5 | 5 |
| AZO | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/20/25 | $1007.2 | $994.0 | $1000.0 | $2800.00 | $100.0K | 9 | 1 |
| AZO | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $850.0 | $840.0 | $850.0 | $3000.00 | $85.0K | 5 | 1 |
| AZO | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $624.0 | $610.0 | $624.0 | $3130.00 | $62.4K | 0 | 0 |
About AutoZone
AutoZone operates as a leading retailer of aftermarket automotive parts in the United States. The firm operates more than 6,400 stores domestically, serving both the do-it-yourself and commercial (do-it-for-me) end markets. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, AutoZone manages a wide array of stock-keeping units applicable to numerous vehicle makes and models, providing its consumers with ample product availability. The firm drives traffic by providing superior and convenient customer service as AutoZone's team of knowledgeable staff assists consumers with diagnosing a vehicle's problem, selecting the necessary part for replacement, and occasionally, installation. The company also operates internationally, with 800 stores in Mexico and more than 100 in Brazil.
In light of the recent options history for AutoZone, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Current Position of AutoZone
- With a trading volume of 15,826, the price of AZO is up by 1.77%, reaching $3746.91.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 54 days from now.
Expert Opinions on AutoZone
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $3835.8.
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