Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Diamondback Energy.
Looking at options history for Diamondback Energy FANG we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 46% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 23% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $294,728 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $393,767.
Projected Price Targets
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $160.31 to $210.0 for Diamondback Energy during the past quarter.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Diamondback Energy's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Diamondback Energy's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $160.31 to $210.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Diamondback Energy Option Volume And Open Interest Over 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FANG | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/20/25 | $26.6 | $25.3 | $26.0 | $160.31 | $130.0K | 39 | 50 |
| FANG | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $10.4 | $9.8 | $9.8 | $180.00 | $89.1K | 227 | 84 |
| FANG | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 03/21/25 | $14.7 | $14.0 | $14.41 | $170.00 | $69.1K | 127 | 100 |
| FANG | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $4.6 | $4.0 | $4.2 | $210.00 | $54.1K | 135 | 133 |
| FANG | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/20/25 | $26.4 | $25.1 | $25.8 | $160.31 | $51.6K | 39 | 70 |
About Diamondback Energy
Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and gas producer in the United States. The company operates exclusively in the Permian Basin. At the end of 2023, the company reported net proven reserves of 2.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged about 448,000 barrels per day in 2023, at a ratio of 59% oil, 21% natural gas liquids, and 20% natural gas.
In light of the recent options history for Diamondback Energy, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Current Position of Diamondback Energy
- With a volume of 776,940, the price of FANG is up 0.59% at $178.74.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 40 days.
What The Experts Say On Diamondback Energy
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $219.25.
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 Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Diamondback Energy, maintaining a target price of $232. * An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Diamondback Energy, maintaining a target price of $219. * In a positive move, an analyst from Wolfe Research has upgraded their rating to Outperform and adjusted the price target to $190. * An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Diamondback Energy, maintaining a target price of $236.
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