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3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.

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3M Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) has partnered with General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/business-and-professional-services/3m-and-gm-partner-on-first-ever-robotic-paint-repair-system-on-mo-987711" rel="noreferrer noopener">introduce </a>an advancement in automotive production: automated paint repair on an active assembly line.
This partnership integrates 3 M&#8217;s Finesse-it Robotic Paint Repair System, combining robotics, process modeling, and abrasive technology to identify and fix paint defects during the manufacturing process.
The system has been deployed at GM&#8217;s Spring Hill plant in Tennessee, which produces Cadillac SUVs, with plans for potential expansion to other locations.
3 M&#8217;s robotic system tackles a widespread issue in the automotive sector: correcting paint imperfections during production.
&#8220;At GM, many of our processes are already automated and this is a very complicated area to think about automating,&#8221; said GM&#8217;s Director of Paint Polymers and Additive Manufacturing, Ryan Odegaard.
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&#8220;If you have a customer-facing product, you have to make sure that that paint finish is perfect because it&#8217;s the first thing you see when you go into a dealership.&#8221;
When repairs are done by hand, they can be labor-intensive and unpredictable. The Finesse-it system, in contrast, improves both speed and accuracy.
It employs an advanced vision system to inspect the vehicle for surface flaws, gathering data to develop the best repair strategy.
&#8220;We are streaming information to that robot approximately every 10 milliseconds,&#8221; said Marcus Pelletier, Global R&amp;D Director of Systems Development at 3M
&#8220;Because we&#8217;re doing it in real-time, if we detect something when the tool touches the car … we can modify our trajectories dynamically on the fly so that we end in the right spot every time.&#8221;
Price Action: MMM shares are trading higher by 0.16% at $149.22 at the last check Wednesday.
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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>19.7K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
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<td>HTZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>769</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
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<td>JOBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>928</td>
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<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>607</td>
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<td>DE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$2.2 million</td>
<td>919</td>
<td>400</td>
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<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$34.3K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>368</td>
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<td>CSX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>639</td>
<td>315</td>
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<td>FWRD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>678</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
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<td>SMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>759</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
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<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 86 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 19705 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10540 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HTZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JOBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 57 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 900 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 11665 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 928 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $109.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.2K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 1611 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 607 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 695 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $470.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.2 million, with a price of $11275.0 per contract. There were 919 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 394 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.3K, with a price of $665.0 per contract. There were 76 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 368 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 639 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 315 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FWRD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 241 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 86 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 759 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 331 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 63 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.2K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 5850 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
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A significant insider transaction involving the exercise of company stock options was reported on February 13, by William M Brown, Chief Executive Officer at 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Brown, Chief Executive Officer at 3M, exercised stock options for 0 shares of MMM stock. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000066740/000112760225004699//Archives/edgar/data/66740/000112760225004699/0001127602-25-004699-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The exercise price of the options was $0.0 per share.
3M shares are trading, exhibiting down of 0.06% and priced at $147.9 during Friday's morning. This values Brown's 0 shares at $0.
<h3>Delving into 3M's Background</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: 3M's Finances</h3>
Revenue Challenges: 3M's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.51%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Analyzing Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 37.7%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): 3M's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 1.34.
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Debt Management: 3M's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.39, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
Navigating Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: 3M's P/E ratio of 20.48 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 3.34 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry averages at 11.76, 3M could be considered undervalued.
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Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Why Pay Attention to Insider Transactions</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.
However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Exploring Key Transaction Codes</h3>
When dissecting transactions, the focal point for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> is often those occurring in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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3M's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.94% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.29 million shares sold short, which is 1.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.36 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>3M Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739382320_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for 3M has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing 3M's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, 3M's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.63%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) has declared a dividend of $0.73 per share for the first quarter of 2025, set to be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43481711/3m-board-declares-quarterly-dividend" rel="noreferrer noopener">distributed on March 12, 2025</a>.
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The timing of share buybacks will be influenced by market conditions and other pertinent factors.
As of the end of December 2024, the company had a total of 539.47 million common shares in circulation, with 57,056 shareholders of record.
Recently, the company reported fourth-quarter net sales of $6.01 billion, a slight increase of 0.13% year-over-year. Adjusted EPS was $1.68, down 2% Y/Y, beating the consensus of $1.66.
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Price Action: MMM shares are trading higher by 0.24% at $152.05 in premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JOBY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$76.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">463</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$56.4K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td align="right">372</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td align="right">188</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$104.2K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td align="right">148</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SKYW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">136</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>726</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$76.8K</td>
<td>124</td>
<td align="right">89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>655</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NSC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For JOBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 73 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 463 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.3K, with a price of $165.0 per contract. There were 1234 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 463 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 137 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 79 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.4K, with a price of $715.0 per contract. There were 6361 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 372 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 347 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $538.0 per contract. There were 8769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 188 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 102 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 96 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.2K, with a price of $1085.0 per contract. There were 61 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 148 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SKYW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYW#NASDAQ">SKYW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 73 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 136 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.5K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 1028 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 136 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 63 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $525.0 per contract. There were 1212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.0K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 726 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGI#NYSE">TGI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 319 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.8K, with a price of $1520.0 per contract. There were 124 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 347 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 43 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $880.0 per contract. There were 655 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NSC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 347 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.8K, with a price of $1480.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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A substantial insider activity was disclosed on January 28, as Banovetz, Executive Vice President at 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), reported the exercise of a large sell of company stock options.
What Happened: Banovetz, Executive Vice President at 3M, made a strategic move by exercising stock options for 4,798 shares of MMM as detailed in a Form 4 filing on Tuesday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000066740/000112760225002139//Archives/edgar/data/66740/000112760225002139/0001127602-25-002139-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>. The transaction value amounted to $28,452.
During Wednesday's morning session, 3M shares up by 0.38%, currently priced at $151.98. Considering the current price, Banovetz's 4,798 shares have a total value of $28,452.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind 3M</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
<h3>Key Indicators: 3M's Financial Health</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, 3M faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -4.51% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 37.7%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): 3M's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 1.34.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.39, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
Understanding Financial Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 20.85 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for 3M's stock.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 3.4, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): 3M's EV/EBITDA ratio stands at 18.07, surpassing industry benchmarks. This places the company in a position with a higher-than-average market valuation.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Important</h3>
Insider transactions, although significant, should be considered within the larger context of market analysis and trends.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
Examining transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often concentrate on those unfolding in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Options Exercise Activity Initiated By John P. Banovetz At 3M Worth $28K

On January 28, it was revealed in an SEC filing that Beatriz Karina Chavez Rodriguez, Group President at 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) executed a significant exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: Rodriguez, Group President at 3M, made a strategic move by exercising stock options for 1,645 shares of MMM as detailed in a Form 4 filing on Tuesday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000066740/000112760225002141//Archives/edgar/data/66740/000112760225002141/0001127602-25-002141-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>. The transaction value amounted to $9,754.
3M shares are trading up 0.38% at $151.98 at the time of this writing on Wednesday morning. Since the current price is $151.98, this makes Rodriguez's 1,645 shares worth $9,754.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind 3M</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
<h3>3M's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, 3M faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -4.51% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Navigating Financial Profits:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 37.7%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): 3M's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 1.34.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.39, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
Valuation Overview:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 20.85, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 3.4 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): 3M's EV/EBITDA ratio, surpassing industry averages at 18.07, positions it with an above-average valuation in the market.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Cracking Transaction Codes</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Beatriz Karina Chavez Rodriguez Decides To Exercise Options At 3M Worth $9K

A large exercise of company stock options by Kevin H Rhodes, EVP at 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) was disclosed in a new SEC filing on January 28, as part of an insider exercise.
What Happened: A notable Form 4 filing on Tuesday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000066740/000112760225002146//Archives/edgar/data/66740/000112760225002146/0001127602-25-002146-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> revealed that Rhodes, EVP at 3M, exercised stock options for 6,850 shares of MMM, resulting in a transaction value of $40,620.
As of Wednesday morning, 3M shares are up by 0.38%, with a current price of $151.98. This implies that Rhodes's 6,850 shares have a value of $40,620.
<h3>Discovering 3M: A Closer Look</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
<h3>3M's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Revenue Growth: 3M's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -4.51%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Exploring Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 37.7%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): 3M's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 1.34. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.39, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
Financial Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 20.85, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 3.4, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): 3M's EV/EBITDA ratio, surpassing industry averages at 18.07, positions it with an above-average valuation in the market.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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<h3>Illuminating the Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Breaking Update: Kevin H Rhodes Engages In Options Exercise At 3M Realizing $40K

On CNBC: Josh Brown Says Trims MMM Position

3M's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.50 million shares sold short, which is 1.2% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.27 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>3M Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737747923_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for 3M has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing 3M's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, 3M's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.65%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$54.7K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>846</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$150.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>684</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$122.7K</td>
<td>29.2K</td>
<td>603</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$45.2K</td>
<td>402</td>
<td>347</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>322</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$70.1K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>111</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on January 31, 2025. Parties traded 72 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.7K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 6353 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8009 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 358 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.2K, with a price of $2320.0 per contract. There were 2466 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1437 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 20010 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1164 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $550.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 39 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 846 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 350 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $150.5K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 1655 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 684 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 148 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 198 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $122.7K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 29231 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 603 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NNE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.2K, with a price of $908.0 per contract. There were 402 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 347 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 1179 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 322 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 358 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.1K, with a price of $1402.0 per contract. There were 3969 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 111 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 239 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $520.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.5K, with a price of $2325.0 per contract. There were 22 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 56 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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