Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Dow DOW, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DOW usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Dow. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 20% leaning bullish and 80% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $572,822, and 3 are calls, amounting to $79,000.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $27.5 to $45.0 for Dow over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dow options trades today is 1241.0 with a total volume of 3,199.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Dow's big money trades within a strike price range of $27.5 to $45.0 over the last 30 days.
Dow Option Volume And Open Interest Over 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOW | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $0.9 | $0.61 | $0.82 | $27.50 | $164.0K | 1.3K | 2.0K |
| DOW | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $7.75 | $7.55 | $7.75 | $45.00 | $118.5K | 1.3K | 147 |
| DOW | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $7.75 | $7.6 | $7.75 | $45.00 | $113.1K | 1.3K | 1 |
| DOW | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $7.8 | $7.65 | $7.8 | $45.00 | $84.2K | 1.3K | 319 |
| DOW | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $2.88 | $2.87 | $2.87 | $37.50 | $42.7K | 1.9K | 26 |
About Dow
Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Dow, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Dow's Current Market Status
- With a trading volume of 2,054,029, the price of DOW is down by -1.8%, reaching $39.01.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 64 days from now.
What The Experts Say On Dow
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $43.4.
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