Oracle's Unusual Options Activity: Insights into Market Sentiment

Recent activity from major financial entities suggests a noticeable bearish sentiment regarding Oracle (NYSE:ORCL). In our review of Oracle's options history, we observed a total of 40 unusual option trades associated with the stock.

Upon analyzing these trades, we found that 37% of traders displayed a bullish outlook, while 40% exhibited bearish tendencies. Specifically, among all the trades recorded, 2 were puts valued at $109,323, and 38 were calls, amounting to a total value of $1,735,461.

Expected Price Movements

Based on the volume and open interest of these options contracts, it seems that institutional investors are focusing on a price range for Oracle between $120.00 and $280.00 over the previous three months.

Volume and Open Interest Development

Analyzing the volume and open interest can provide valuable insights into the stock's dynamics.

This data allows investors to assess the liquidity and interest surrounding Oracle's options at specific strike prices.

Below, we detail the trends in volume and open interest for Oracle's option activity, particularly focusing on trades within the strike price range of $120.00 to $280.00 over the past 30 days.

Recent Options Activity for Oracle

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Expiration Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
ORCL	CALL	TRADE	BULLISH	02/14/25	$1.93	$1.86	$1.93	$180.00	$135.1K	5.3K	5.5K
ORCL	CALL	TRADE	NEUTRAL	02/21/25	$6.80	$6.65	$6.73	$175.00	$125.8K	8.6K	1.2K
ORCL	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	02/21/25	$9.65	$9.50	$9.52	$170.00	$95.0K	4.8K	138
ORCL	CALL	TRADE	NEUTRAL	02/14/25	$4.05	$3.95	$4.00	$177.50	$74.8K	1.1K	1.3K
ORCL	CALL	TRADE	BEARISH	03/21/25	$23.25	$23.15	$23.15	$160.00	$69.4K	4.3K	56

About Oracle

Oracle Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that provides a broad range of database technology and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to companies worldwide. Founded in 1977, Oracle is credited with pioneering the first commercial SQL-based relational database management system and now serves over 400,000 customers across 175 countries.

Current Market Standing of Oracle

• Currently, ORCL is trading with a volume of 2,877,571 shares, showing a price increase of 2.44% at $178.72.
• Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicators suggest that the stock may be nearing an overbought condition.
• The next earnings report for Oracle is anticipated to be released in 28 days.

Professional Analyst Ratings for Oracle

In recent weeks, a total of 2 financial analysts have analyzed Oracle stock, establishing an average price target of $209.5.

Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move

During this period, there were notable moves in ratings from professional analysts, including a reduction in rating to Market Outperform by JMP Securities, which set a new price target of $205. Similarly, Cantor Fitzgerald also downgraded its recommendation to Overweight with a price target of $214.

While options trading carries its share of risks, it can also present opportunities for significant returns. Experienced traders often mitigate these risks through continuous education and strategic adjustments. By keeping an eye on market trends and leveraging various indicators, traders can navigate the complexities of options trading. Stay informed on the latest Oracle options trades with timely alerts from reliable sources.

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