IBM and LXEO Options Show Significant Volume Surge
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 09 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- IBM Options Volume: As of now, IBM options have reached a trading volume of 15,715 contracts, representing approximately 42.3% of the average daily trading volume of 3.7 million shares over the past month, indicating a significant increase in market interest in the stock.
- High-Frequency Contracts: Within IBM, the $312.50 strike call option has seen 932 contracts traded today, involving about 93,200 shares, reflecting investor expectations for future price appreciation.
- LXEO Options Activity: LXEO's options trading volume stands at 6,208 contracts, accounting for approximately 42% of its average daily trading volume of 1.5 million shares over the past month, suggesting sustained market interest in the company.
- Key Contract Insights: For LXEO, the $11 strike call option has traded 2,891 contracts today, representing around 289,100 shares, showcasing investor optimism regarding its future performance.
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Analyst Views on IBM
Wall Street analysts forecast IBM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IBM is 315.80 USD with a low forecast of 210.00 USD and a high forecast of 375.00 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.
16 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 294.160
Low
210.00
Averages
315.80
High
375.00
Current: 294.160
Low
210.00
Averages
315.80
High
375.00
About IBM
International Business Machines Corporation is a provider of global hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) and consulting expertise. The Company’s segments include Software, Consulting, Infrastructure and Financing. The Software segment includes hybrid cloud and AI platforms, which allow clients to realize their digital and AI transformations across the applications, data, and environments in which they operate. The Consulting segment focuses on integrating skills on strategy, experience, technology and operations by domain and industry. The Infrastructure segment is focused on the hybrid cloud infrastructure market, providing on-premises and cloud-based server and storage solutions. In addition, it offers a portfolio of life-cycle services for hybrid cloud infrastructure deployment. The Financing segment provides client and commercial financing, facilitating its clients’ acquisition of hardware, software and services. It helps clients in more than 175 countries.
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.
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