Understanding the Options Activity Surrounding Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Recently, there has been a noticeable shift in the trading behavior concerning Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), as several wealthy investors seem to be adopting a bearish outlook on the stock. This trend is something that retail traders should take note of.

These trades were highlighted in the options history that is publicly available and closely monitored by analysts. While it remains unclear whether these transactions are led by institutional investors or affluent individuals, the sheer scale of these activities often indicates that someone might have significant insights into forthcoming developments related to META.

Today, Benzinga's options scanning tools identified a total of 23 unusual options trades linked to Meta Platforms. This level of trading activity stands out as atypical.

The sentiment within this group of high-capital traders shows a considerable bearish tendency, with approximately 52% taking this view, while just 30% remain bullish. Among the identified trades, there are 6 put options amounting to $227,385 and 17 call options totaling $1,258,847.

Projected Price Targets

Recent evaluations of trading volumes and open interest suggest that major market players are eyeing a price range for Meta Platforms between $310.00 and $800.00 over the past three months.

Volume & Open Interest Trends

In the most recent trading context, the average open interest for Meta Platforms options is noted at 3,102.5, with total trading volume reaching 9,796. The provided data demonstrates the trends in both call and put option volumes along with their open interest, specifically for substantial trades within the price corridor mentioned earlier over the last 30 days.

Meta Platforms Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview

Details about the past month's option activities highlight remarkable changes in the trading environment.

Biggest Options Spotted:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
META	CALL	TRADE	BEARISH	01/17/25	$26.5	$26.0	$26.2	$625.00	$524.0K	1.7K	210
META	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	01/16/26	$48.7	$48.05	$48.65	$800.00	$184.7K	10.2K	39
META	CALL	TRADE	BEARISH	02/21/25	$49.25	$48.9	$49.0	$620.00	$73.5K	1.4K	135
META	CALL	TRADE	BULLISH	01/16/26	$137.5	$136.7	$137.5	$570.00	$68.7K	1.1K	7
META	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	12/13/24	$1.56	$1.55	$1.55	$620.00	$59.5K	2.0K	579

About Meta Platforms

Meta Platforms is the leading social media network globally, with around 4 billion monthly active users. The company’s main suite of services includes popular apps like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. Users utilize these platforms for various activities, from staying connected with friends to engaging with brands and managing online businesses at no cost. Meta gathers and analyzes user data across its applications to offer targeted advertising services.

Despite its significant investment in the Reality Labs division, this portion of Meta’s business remains relatively small compared to its core advertising revenue.

Current Position of Meta Platforms

• At a current trading volume of 1,258,151, the stock price of META has experienced a slight increase of 0.11%, sitting at $633.38.
• The RSI indicators suggest that the stock could be nearing an overbought condition.
• The next earnings report is scheduled to be released in approximately 49 days.

What Analysts Are Saying About Meta Platforms

Over the past month, two professional analysts have shared insights on Meta Platforms, establishing an average price target of $672.5.

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Piper Sandler has maintained an Overweight rating on Meta, with a target price of $670. Meanwhile, Raymond James has revised its recommendation to Strong Buy, with a target of $675.

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