Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on AutoZone AZO.
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades 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 AZO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did?
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 20 uncommon options trades for AutoZone.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 60%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $544,350, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $726,170.
Expected Price Movements
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $2450.0 and $4700.0 for AutoZone, spanning the last three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for AutoZone'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 AutoZone's whale activity within a strike price range from $2450.0 to $4700.0 in the last 30 days.
AutoZone Option Activity Analysis: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZO | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $568.0 | $554.0 | $554.0 | $3110.00 | $166.2K | 6 | 3 |
| AZO | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 12/19/25 | $1316.0 | $1298.0 | $1298.0 | $2450.00 | $129.8K | 1 | 1 |
| AZO | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $1145.3 | $1132.5 | $1144.8 | $2460.00 | $114.4K | 1 | 1 |
| AZO | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $1100.9 | $1082.5 | $1098.7 | $4700.00 | $109.8K | 0 | 0 |
| AZO | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $1044.3 | $1024.4 | $1030.2 | $4600.00 | $103.0K | 0 | 0 |
About AutoZone
AutoZone operates as a leading retailer of aftermarket automotive parts in the United States. The firm operates more than 6,400 stores domestically, serving both the do-it-yourself and commercial (do-it-for-me) end markets. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, AutoZone manages a wide array of stock-keeping units applicable to numerous vehicle makes and models, providing its consumers with ample product availability. The firm drives traffic by providing superior and convenient customer service as AutoZone's team of knowledgeable staff assists consumers with diagnosing a vehicle's problem, selecting the necessary part for replacement, and occasionally, installation. The company also operates internationally, with 800 stores in Mexico and more than 100 in Brazil.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding AutoZone, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Where Is AutoZone Standing Right Now?
- Trading volume stands at 53,462, with AZO's price down by -3.5%, positioned at $3561.0.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.
- Earnings announcement expected in 70 days.
What Analysts Are Saying About AutoZone
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $3726.2.
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