Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on KLA KLAC.
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions 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 KLAC, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for KLA.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $116,840, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $813,045.
What's The Price Target?
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $330.0 to $790.0 for KLA over the last 3 months.
Insights into 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 KLA's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to KLA's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $330.0 to $790.0 over the preceding 30 days.
KLA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLAC | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/20/25 | $53.9 | $48.2 | $51.2 | $790.00 | $512.0K | 177 | 100 |
| KLAC | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $51.1 | $49.9 | $50.8 | $680.00 | $116.8K | 22 | 37 |
| KLAC | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $25.5 | $23.9 | $24.5 | $780.00 | $98.0K | 159 | 48 |
| KLAC | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 02/21/25 | $82.9 | $79.1 | $79.1 | $670.00 | $79.2K | 42 | 11 |
| KLAC | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $423.1 | $417.0 | $421.5 | $330.00 | $42.1K | 0 | 0 |
About KLA
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
Having examined the options trading patterns of KLA, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Current Position of KLA
- Currently trading with a volume of 765,662, the KLAC's price is up by 0.82%, now at $744.3.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 80 days.
Expert Opinions on KLA
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $788.6.
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 Needham persists with their Buy rating on KLA, maintaining a target price of $830. * An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on KLA, which currently sits at a price target of $825. * An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on KLA, which currently sits at a price target of $780. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on KLA with a target price of $748. * An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on KLA, which currently sits at a price target of $760.
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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