Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Ford Motor. Our analysis of options history for Ford Motor F revealed 31 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 48% of traders were bullish, while 51% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 19 were puts, with a value of $2,250,293, and 12 were calls, valued at $651,468.
What's The Price Target?
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $7.82 to $17.82 for Ford Motor over the recent three months.
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 Ford Motor'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 Ford Motor's whale trades within a strike price range from $7.82 to $17.82 in the last 30 days.
Ford Motor Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 05/17/24 | $0.46 | $0.44 | $0.46 | $13.00 | $427.8K | 1.3K | 2.0K |
| F | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 05/17/24 | $0.38 | $0.37 | $0.38 | $12.82 | $380.0K | 19.8K | 17.1K |
| F | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/21/24 | $0.57 | $0.56 | $0.57 | $12.82 | $218.9K | 17.7K | 6.5K |
| F | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/21/24 | $0.58 | $0.56 | $0.57 | $12.82 | $190.9K | 17.7K | 3.1K |
| F | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 05/17/24 | $0.51 | $0.47 | $0.5 | $12.82 | $136.2K | 19.8K | 4.2K |
About Ford Motor
Ford Motor Co. manufactures automobiles under its Ford and Lincoln brands. In March 2022, the company announced that it will run its combustion engine business, Ford Blue, and its BEV business, Ford Model e, as separate businesses but still all under Ford Motor. The company has nearly 13% market share in the United States, about 11% share in the U.K., and under 2% share in China including unconsolidated affiliates. Sales in the U.S. made up about 66% of 2023 total company revenue. Ford has about 177,000 employees, including about 59,000 UAW employees, and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
Ford Motor's Current Market Status
- Currently trading with a volume of 43,787,703, the F's price is down by -1.19%, now at $12.88.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 90 days.
What The Experts Say On Ford Motor
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $14.333333333333334.
- An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Sector Perform rating on Ford Motor, which currently sits at a price target of $13.
- An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Ford Motor, which currently sits at a price target of $16.
- Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on Ford Motor with a target price of $14.
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Ford Motor with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts.
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