QuantumScape (QS) Options Volume Surges to 57,960 Contracts, 46.3% of Average Daily Volume
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Surge in Options Volume: QuantumScape's options volume has reached 57,960 contracts today, representing approximately 5.8 million shares, which is 46.3% of its average daily trading volume of 12.5 million shares over the past month, indicating a significant increase in market interest.
- High-Frequency Trading: Notably, the $12 strike call option expiring on February 20, 2026, has seen 12,967 contracts traded today, equating to about 1.3 million shares, suggesting heightened investor expectations for future price increases.
- Enersys Options Activity: Concurrently, Enersys has recorded an options volume of 1,668 contracts, approximately 166,800 shares, which constitutes 45.2% of its average daily trading volume of 368,865 shares over the past month, reflecting growing market attention towards the company.
- High Strike Price Trading: The $200 strike call option for Enersys has seen a trading volume of 1,050 contracts today, representing about 105,000 shares, indicating optimistic sentiment among investors regarding its future performance.
Analyst Views on ENS
Wall Street analysts forecast ENS stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ENS is 147.50 USD with a low forecast of 120.00 USD and a high forecast of 175.00 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.
4 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 168.450
Low
120.00
Averages
147.50
High
175.00
Current: 168.450
Low
120.00
Averages
147.50
High
175.00
About ENS
EnerSys specializes in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. The Company designs, manufactures and distributes energy systems solutions and motive power batteries, specialty batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. The Company’s segment includes Energy Systems, Motive Power, Specialty and New Ventures. Energy Systems, which combine power conversion, power distribution, energy storage, and enclosures. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other industrial electric powered vehicles. Specialty batteries are used in aerospace and defense applications, portable power solutions for soldiers in the field, large over-the-road trucks, and other applications. New Ventures provides energy storage and management systems for various applications, including demand charge reduction, utility back-up power, and dynamic fast charging for electric vehicles.
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.
