Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Super Micro Computer SMCI.
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 SMCI, 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 40 uncommon options trades for Super Micro Computer.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 45%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 14 are puts, for a total amount of $968,852, and 26 are calls, for a total amount of $1,647,671.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $3.0 to $80.0 for Super Micro Computer over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Super Micro Computer'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 Super Micro Computer's whale activity within a strike price range from $3.0 to $80.0 in the last 30 days.
Super Micro Computer Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMCI | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 12/18/26 | $34.1 | $29.1 | $32.85 | $3.00 | $328.5K | 162 | 100 |
| SMCI | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/15/27 | $7.25 | $7.05 | $7.1 | $80.00 | $213.0K | 12.9K | 304 |
| SMCI | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 05/16/25 | $2.46 | $2.42 | $2.43 | $30.00 | $170.1K | 3.0K | 28 |
| SMCI | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $4.3 | $4.25 | $4.3 | $32.00 | $112.2K | 1.6K | 261 |
| SMCI | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 04/25/25 | $3.45 | $3.3 | $3.42 | $34.00 | $102.6K | 162 | 345 |
About Super Micro Computer
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Super Micro Computer, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Super Micro Computer's Current Market Status
- Trading volume stands at 18,956,390, with SMCI's price up by 3.8%, positioned at $35.54.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Earnings announcement expected in 28 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Super Micro Computer
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $52.5.
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. * Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Rosenblatt lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $60. * Showing optimism, an analyst from JP Morgan upgrades its rating to Neutral with a revised price target of $45.
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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