Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards United Airlines Holdings UAL, 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 UAL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 21 extraordinary options activities for United Airlines Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 28% leaning bullish and 71% bearish. Among these notable options, 14 are puts, totaling $1,718,118, and 7 are calls, amounting to $1,100,360.
Predicted Price Range
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $45.0 to $87.5 for United Airlines Holdings 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 United Airlines Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to United Airlines Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $45.0 to $87.5 over the preceding 30 days.
United Airlines Holdings 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAL | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $4.8 | $4.65 | $4.68 | $65.00 | $351.9K | 1.6K | 20 |
| UAL | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $29.8 | $29.35 | $29.8 | $45.00 | $298.0K | 600 | 400 |
| UAL | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $29.9 | $29.45 | $29.9 | $45.00 | $296.0K | 600 | 101 |
| UAL | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $30.05 | $29.3 | $29.3 | $45.00 | $293.0K | 600 | 300 |
| UAL | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/20/26 | $13.45 | $13.3 | $13.45 | $72.50 | $216.5K | 38 | 1 |
About United Airlines Holdings
United Airlines is a major us network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large us peers.
Having examined the options trading patterns of United Airlines Holdings, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Where Is United Airlines Holdings Standing Right Now?
- With a trading volume of 2,961,866, the price of UAL is down by -1.23%, reaching $73.01.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 28 days from now.
Expert Opinions on United Airlines Holdings
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $125.0.
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 Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on United Airlines Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $140. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings with a target price of $110.
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