Significant Options Activity on Wednesday: DUOL, ORCL, OFIX
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 29 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Oracle Corp Options Trading: Oracle Corp (ORCL) experienced a significant options trading volume of 191,199 contracts, equating to about 19.1 million underlying shares, with a notable focus on the $300 strike call option expiring on October 31, 2025.
Orthofix Medical Inc Options Activity: Orthofix Medical Inc (OFIX) saw options trading of 2,000 contracts, representing approximately 200,000 underlying shares, with high activity in the $15 strike put option expiring on November 21, 2025.
Comparison of Trading Volumes: The options trading volumes for both ORCL and OFIX reflect a substantial percentage of their average daily trading volumes over the past month, indicating heightened investor interest.
Further Information: For additional details on available expirations for DUOL, ORCL, or OFIX options, resources can be found at StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Analyst Views on DUOL
Wall Street analysts forecast DUOL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DUOL is 260.36 USD with a low forecast of 160.00 USD and a high forecast of 330.00 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.
17 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 139.470
Low
160.00
Averages
260.36
High
330.00
Current: 139.470
Low
160.00
Averages
260.36
High
330.00
About DUOL
Duolingo, Inc. is a technology company. The Company is engaged in offering a mobile learning platform, as well as a digital English language proficiency assessment exam. It operates a freemium business model, namely, the app and the Website are accessible free of charge, although Duolingo also offers premium services for a subscription fee. Its solutions consist of the Duolingo App, Super Duolingo, Duolingo Max, Duolingo English Test: AI-Driven Language Assessment, Duolingo for Schools, and Duolingo ABC. The Duolingo App offers courses in over 40 different languages, including Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese. Duolingo can also be accessed on desktop computers via a Web browser. Its subscription offering, Super Duolingo, offers learners additional features to enhance their learning experience. The Duolingo English Test is an online, on-demand, high-stakes English proficiency assessment. It also operates an animation and motion design studio.
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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