Surge in Options Trading Volume for PayPal and Carmax
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2d ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- PayPal Options Volume: PayPal's options trading volume reached 70,445 contracts, equivalent to approximately 7 million shares, representing about 49.4% of its average daily trading volume of 14.3 million shares over the past month, indicating heightened market interest in its future performance.
- High Put Option Activity: Within PayPal, the $55 strike put option expiring on January 30, 2026, saw 3,180 contracts traded, representing around 318,000 underlying shares, suggesting investor expectations of potential downside risks in its stock price.
- Carmax Options Dynamics: Carmax's options trading volume stood at 17,504 contracts, equivalent to approximately 1.8 million shares, accounting for 48.7% of its average daily trading volume of 3.6 million shares over the past month, reflecting active trading interest among investors.
- Bullish Call Option Surge: For Carmax, the $50 strike call option expiring on March 20, 2026, recorded 16,584 contracts traded, representing about 1.7 million shares, indicating a bullish sentiment in the market regarding its future stock price appreciation.
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Analyst Views on ANDE
Wall Street analysts forecast ANDE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ANDE is 65.00 USD with a low forecast of 65.00 USD and a high forecast of 65.00 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.
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Moderate Buy
Current: 61.010
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65.00
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Current: 61.010
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About ANDE
The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company. The Company's segments include Agribusiness and Renewables. The Agribusiness segment includes commodity merchandising, the operation of terminal grain elevator facilities, and the manufacturing and distribution plant nutrient products. The Company's fertilizer categories include PureGrade, MicroSolutions, soil amendments, organic nutrients, and nitrogen, phosphorus and potash (NPK). Its farmer services include farm centers, originations & farmer risk management - United States, and originations & farmer risk management - Canada. Its merchandising include carbon; corn, beans, wheat, meal; ethanol; export; high-protein feed ingredient; propane and fuel products; fats, oils, and greases; wheat middlings, cottonseed, DDGS, and pet food ingredients. The Renewables segment produces, purchases and sells ethanol and co-products. The segment also operates a merchandising portfolio of ethanol, ethanol co-products and renewable diesel feedstocks.
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.
Surge in Options Trading Volume for PayPal and Carmax
- PayPal Options Volume: PayPal's options trading volume reached 70,445 contracts, equivalent to approximately 7 million shares, representing about 49.4% of its average daily trading volume of 14.3 million shares over the past month, indicating heightened market interest in its future performance.
- High Put Option Activity: Within PayPal, the $55 strike put option expiring on January 30, 2026, saw 3,180 contracts traded, representing around 318,000 underlying shares, suggesting investor expectations of potential downside risks in its stock price.
- Carmax Options Dynamics: Carmax's options trading volume stood at 17,504 contracts, equivalent to approximately 1.8 million shares, accounting for 48.7% of its average daily trading volume of 3.6 million shares over the past month, reflecting active trading interest among investors.
- Bullish Call Option Surge: For Carmax, the $50 strike call option expiring on March 20, 2026, recorded 16,584 contracts traded, representing about 1.7 million shares, indicating a bullish sentiment in the market regarding its future stock price appreciation.
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The Andersons, Inc. to Release 2025 Financial Results
- Earnings Release Schedule: The Andersons, Inc. will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on February 17, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET, enhancing the company's financial transparency.
- Webcast Details: A webcast will be held on February 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and provide company updates, fostering better engagement with investors.
- Phone Participation Info: Investors can join the call by dialing 888-317-6003 (U.S. toll-free) or 412-317-6061 (international) using entry number 9697756, ensuring smooth communication of key updates.
- Replay Availability: A replay of the webcast will be accessible on The Andersons' investor page, allowing investors who missed the live event to obtain crucial information, thereby enhancing information accessibility.
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