Significant Options Activity on Tuesday: AAPL, MSFT, RYAM
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 25 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Microsoft Options Volume: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has recorded an options volume of 298,519 contracts today, equating to about 29.9 million underlying shares, which is 108.1% of its average daily trading volume over the past month.
High Volume Call Option: The $480 strike call option for MSFT, expiring on November 28, 2025, has seen particularly high activity with 13,043 contracts traded, representing approximately 1.3 million underlying shares.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Options Volume: Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc (RYAM) has reported an options trading volume of 7,097 contracts, which corresponds to about 709,700 underlying shares, or 106% of its average daily trading volume.
Notable RYAM Call Option: The $7 strike call option for RYAM, expiring on January 16, 2026, has also experienced significant trading, with 3,003 contracts exchanged, representing around 300,300 underlying shares.
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Analyst Views on AAPL
Wall Street analysts forecast AAPL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AAPL is 299.69 USD with a low forecast of 230.00 USD and a high forecast of 350.00 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.
32 Analyst Rating
19 Buy
11 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 256.440
Low
230.00
Averages
299.69
High
350.00
Current: 256.440
Low
230.00
Averages
299.69
High
350.00
About AAPL
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and sells a variety of related services. Its product categories include iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Wearables, Home and Accessories. Its software platforms include iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. Its services include advertising, AppleCare, cloud services, digital content and payment services. The Company operates various platforms, including the App Store, that allow customers to discover and download applications and digital content, such as books, music, video, games and podcasts. It also offers digital content through subscription-based services, including Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, Apple News+, and Apple TV+. Its products include iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone SE, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, iPad Pro, iPad Air, AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro and others.
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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