Analyzing the Bullish Sentiment in Applied Mat's Options Market

Investors with significant capital have shown a bullish inclination towards Applied Mat (AMAT). This potential shift in sentiment warrants attention, particularly for retail traders.

Recent trades were highlighted in the publicly available options history that is monitored. While it is unclear whether these trades are made by large institutions or affluent individual investors, such noteworthy activity often indicates that someone is anticipating major developments related to AMAT.

To understand the actions of these investors, Benzinga's option scanner revealed 24 unusual options trades for Applied Mat.

This is out of the ordinary.

The overall sentiment among these well-capitalized traders indicates a division between 58% bullish positions and 33% bearish positions.

Out of all the special options trades we observed, there are 4 put options totalling approximately $1,295,935 and 20 call options amounting to around $968,497.

Price Target Predictions

Through an analysis of trading volumes and open interest, we can see that major market movers are focused on a price range between $120.00 and $210.00 for Applied Mat over the past three months.

Trends in Volume & Open Interest

Looking at liquidity and trading interest, the average open interest for Applied Mat options trades today stands at 935.79, while the total trading volume reaches 2,321.00.

The graph below displays the evolution of open interest and trading volume for call and put options related to Applied Mat's significant trades within a strike price range of $120.00 to $210.00 over the last 30 days.

Recent Activity in Applied Mat Options

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
AMAT	PUT	TRADE	BULLISH	01/16/26	$18.8	$17.9	$18.2	$160.00	$1.0M	884	600
AMAT	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	01/31/25	$19.25	$19.0	$19.25	$190.00	$144.4K	52	75
AMAT	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	01/17/25	$8.2	$8.0	$8.2	$165.00	$126.2K	2.4K	155
AMAT	CALL	SWEEP	BULLISH	01/17/25	$2.47	$2.24	$2.44	$175.00	$97.0K	2.3K	442
AMAT	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	03/21/25	$5.8	$5.65	$5.65	$190.00	$66.6K	1.8K	120

About Applied Mat

Applied Materials Inc is globally recognized as the largest manufacturer of semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment. The company has a comprehensive portfolio that spans nearly every aspect of the wafer fabrication ecosystem. Notably, Applied Materials holds a market-leading position in deposition, which is the process of applying new materials onto semiconductor wafers. The firm has significant exposure to general-purpose logic chips produced by integrated device manufacturers and foundries. The world's leading chipmakers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung, count themselves among its customers.

After analyzing the options trading activities surrounding Applied Mat, we turn our attention to the company's current market performance.

Current Market Position of Applied Mat

• With a trading volume of 2,183,774, the price of AMAT has risen by 0.68% to $172.03.
• Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicators suggest that the stock may be nearing an overbought condition.
• Upcoming earnings are anticipated to be disclosed in 30 days.

Expert Insights on Applied Mat

In the past month, three industry analysts have provided their evaluations of this stock, recommending an average target price of $204.00.

Detecting Unusual Options Activity: Smart Money is Moving

Unusual options activities can indicate potential market movements before they occur. Recent insights show that a Goldman Sachs analyst has reaffirmed their Buy rating on Applied Mat with a target price set at $202. Meanwhile, a Wells Fargo analyst has chosen to maintain their Overweight rating with a target of $200. An analyst from Mizuho continues their Outperform rating, maintaining a target price of $210.

Options trading carries a higher risk compared to direct stock trading, however, it also offers greater profit potential. Serious options traders often manage their risks through continuous education, gradually entering and exiting trades, and by closely monitoring multiple indicators and market conditions.

For those interested in staying informed about the latest options trades for Applied Mat, real-time alerts are available through various financial services.

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