Significant Thursday Options Trading: HD, SAM, SSTI
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 18 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Boston Beer Co Inc Options Activity: Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) experienced significant options trading with 880 contracts, equating to about 88,000 shares, particularly highlighting the $175 strike call option expiring December 19, 2025, which saw 700 contracts traded.
SoundThinking Inc Options Activity: SoundThinking Inc (SSTI) recorded a trading volume of 1,013 contracts, representing approximately 101,300 shares, with notable activity in the $7.50 strike put option expiring July 17, 2026, where 510 contracts were traded.
Trading Volume Comparison: The options trading volumes for both SAM and SSTI were substantial, accounting for 54.8% and 53.4% of their respective average daily trading volumes over the past month.
Resource for Options Expirations: For more information on various available expirations for HD, SAM, or SSTI options, StockOptionsChannel.com is recommended as a resource.
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Analyst Views on SAM
Wall Street analysts forecast SAM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SAM is 239.01 USD with a low forecast of 192.00 USD and a high forecast of 326.00 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.
9 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 213.340
Low
192.00
Averages
239.01
High
326.00
Current: 213.340
Low
192.00
Averages
239.01
High
326.00
About SAM
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. is engaged in the business of selling alcohol beverages throughout the United States and in selected international markets, under various trademarks. The trademarks include The Boston Beer Company, Twisted Tea Brewing Company, Hard Seltzer Beverage Company, Angry Orchard Cider Company, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Dogfish Head Distilling Co., Angel City Brewing Company, Coney Island Brewing Company, Green Rebel Brewing Co., and Sun Cruiser Beverage Co. It produces alcohol beverages, including hard seltzer, flavored malt beverages, and hard cider at Company-owned breweries and its cidery and under contract arrangements at other production facilities. The four primary Company-owned breweries are focused on production and research and development. It also owns three smaller local breweries that are mainly focused on brewing and packaging beers for retail sales on site at tap rooms and gift shops, and other. The Company sells its beverages in various packages.
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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