Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Li Auto. Our analysis of options history for Li Auto LI revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 9% of traders were bullish, while 63% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $308,460, and 8 were calls, valued at $807,359.
Expected Price Movements
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $26.0 to $40.0 for Li Auto over the last 3 months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Li Auto stands at 1814.5, with a total volume reaching 8,921.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Li Auto, situated within the strike price corridor from $26.0 to $40.0, throughout the last 30 days.
Li Auto Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LI | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 06/20/25 | $5.3 | $5.25 | $5.3 | $26.00 | $149.4K | 0 | 747 |
| LI | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $2.0 | $1.99 | $2.0 | $30.00 | $147.0K | 1.9K | 735 |
| LI | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $1.29 | $1.21 | $1.21 | $40.00 | $144.9K | 3.2K | 1.4K |
| LI | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $1.29 | $1.2 | $1.2 | $40.00 | $119.4K | 3.2K | 2.4K |
| LI | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $2.75 | $2.65 | $2.75 | $30.00 | $102.3K | 2.0K | 316 |
About Li Auto
Li Auto is a leading Chinese NEV manufacturer that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart NEVs. The company started volume production of its first model Li One in November 2019. The model is a six-seater, large, premium plug-in electric SUV equipped with a range extension system and advanced smart vehicle solutions. It sold over 376,000 NEVs in 2023, accounting for about 4% of China's passenger new energy vehicle market. Beyond Li One, the company expands its product line, including both BEVs and PHEVs, to target a broader consumer base.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Li Auto, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Where Is Li Auto Standing Right Now?
- Trading volume stands at 1,452,130, with LI's price down by -4.29%, positioned at $23.98.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.
- Earnings announcement expected in 21 days.
What Analysts Are Saying About Li Auto
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $29.366666666666667.
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. * An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on Li Auto, maintaining a target price of $25. * In a cautious move, an analyst from Macquarie downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $33. * An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on Li Auto, maintaining a target price of $29.
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