Unity Software sees surge in options trading amid bullish sentiment
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 12 Jan 26
Unity Software Inc (U) experienced a price increase of 5.02% and reached a 5-day high today.
The surge in options volume, which hit 61,936 contracts, indicates strong investor expectations for Unity's future stock performance. Notably, the $55 strike call option expiring on February 20, 2026, saw significant activity, suggesting heightened market confidence in Unity's stock price appreciation. This bullish sentiment is reflected in the high percentage of options volume compared to average daily trading volumes, which stands at 97.9%.
This increase in options trading could lead to greater volatility in Unity's stock, as investors position themselves for potential price movements in the near future.
Analyst Views on U
Wall Street analysts forecast U stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for U is 48.71 USD with a low forecast of 21.00 USD and a high forecast of 60.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
20 Analyst Rating
13 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 40.160
Low
21.00
Averages
48.71
High
60.00
Current: 40.160
Low
21.00
Averages
48.71
High
60.00
About U
Unity Software Inc. provides a platform for creating and growing games and interactive experiences. The Company offers a suite of tools across all platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to extended reality (XR). Its set of software, including artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, supports creators through the entire development lifecycle. The Company’s platform consists of two complementary sets of solutions: Create Solutions and Grow Solutions. Create Solutions is a robust set of tools and services used to build, ship and run high-definition, real-time two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) content. Designed for developers, these tools and services are used across a range of industries, ranging from games to aerospace, construction to retail, medical to manufacturing, and others. Grow Solutions offers customers the ability to engage their user base and monetize their content from 2D puzzle games to multiplayer, multi-platform games, or other 3D interactive content.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
