Significant Thursday Options Trading: J, TH, ACN
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Target Hospitality Corp Options Activity: Target Hospitality Corp (TH) has seen a trading volume of 2,284 options contracts today, equating to about 42% of its average daily trading volume, with notable activity in the $7 strike call option expiring January 15, 2027.
Accenture plc Options Activity: Accenture plc (ACN) reported a trading volume of 14,207 options contracts, representing approximately 40.4% of its average daily trading volume, with significant interest in the $270 strike put option expiring November 21, 2025.
Comparison of Trading Volumes: The options trading volumes for both TH and ACN indicate substantial investor interest, with TH's volume reflecting 228,400 underlying shares and ACN's volume reflecting 1.4 million underlying shares.
Further Information: For additional details on available expirations for options related to TH, ACN, or other stocks, StockOptionsChannel.com can be visited.
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Analyst Views on J
Wall Street analysts forecast J stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for J is 153.75 USD with a low forecast of 130.00 USD and a high forecast of 180.00 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.
10 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 136.700
Low
130.00
Averages
153.75
High
180.00
Current: 136.700
Low
130.00
Averages
153.75
High
180.00
About J
Jacobs Solutions Inc. provides end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities and places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. The Company’s segments include Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities (I&AF) and PA Consulting. The I&AF segment provides end-to-end solutions for its client’s complex challenges related to climate change, energy transition, connected mobility, buildings and infrastructure, integrated water management and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. It uses data science and technology-enabled expertise to deliver outcomes for its clients and communities. Its clients include national, state and local governments in Europe, the Middle East, and others. The PA Consulting segment has a diverse mix of private and public sector clients. Private sector clients include global household names like Unilever, Microsoft, and Pret A Manger, and start-ups like PulPac, which converts plant fibers into sustainable packaging to reduce single-use plastic.
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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