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Analyzing Recent Options Activity for Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL)

Published March 28, 2025

Recent trading activity in the options market indicates a distinct bearish sentiment among large investors, commonly referred to as "whales," towards Dell Technologies.

Within the options history for Dell Technologies, a total of 74 trades have been detected. Upon examining these trades, it becomes evident that 31% of investors entered trades with bullish expectations, while 32% took a more bearish stance.

The breakdown reveals that there were 45 put options traded, amounting to a total of $5,563,904, in contrast to 29 call options that totaled $2,587,275.

Expected Price Movements

The evaluation of the trading volumes and open interest suggests that significant market action is centered within a price range of $60.0 to $145.0 for Dell Technologies over the past three months.

Insights into Volume & Open Interest

Currently, the average open interest for options trades of Dell Technologies stands at 1,866.47, with a total trading volume of approximately 22,309.00.

A chart can be constructed to illustrate the development of volume and open interest for both call and put options within the strike price range of $60.0 to $145.0, reflecting the significant trades made over the past 30 days.

Dell Technologies Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days

Largest Options Trades Observed:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
DELL PUT TRADE NEUTRAL 01/15/27 $12.1 $11.4 $11.75 $75.00 $940.0K 350 1.5K
DELL PUT TRADE NEUTRAL 12/17/27 $14.95 $10.5 $12.4 $70.00 $719.2K 1 580
DELL PUT TRADE BULLISH 01/16/26 $9.1 $8.85 $8.85 $80.00 $708.0K 4.9K 801
DELL PUT SWEEP BULLISH 01/15/27 $12.25 $11.7 $11.75 $75.00 $512.3K 350 438
DELL CALL TRADE NEUTRAL 12/18/26 $8.95 $8.6 $8.8 $145.00 $484.0K 39 551

About Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies is a prominent vendor in the information technology sector, primarily offering hardware solutions to enterprises. The company is known for delivering high-quality personal computers and enterprise-level data center hardware. In its core markets, Dell holds significant positions, ranking among the top three for personal computers, peripheral displays, mainstream servers, and external storage options. Dell relies on a strong ecosystem of component and assembly partners and heavily depends on channel partners for sales fulfillment.

After analyzing the options market behaviors, we shift our focus now to Dell Technologies itself, providing insight into its current market position and performance.

Current Position of Dell Technologies

  • The current trading volume for DELL is 5,463,788, with the price experiencing a decline of 4.82%, now valued at $92.42.
  • Relative Strength Index (RSI) readings indicate that the stock may be nearing oversold levels.
  • The next earnings release is anticipated within the next 62 days.

Expert Opinions on Dell Technologies

Recently, five financial analysts have provided their assessments of the stock within the last month, establishing an average price target of $138.2.

Noteworthy Options Activity: Tracking Major Investments

Observations from financial platforms revealing unusual options activity can help identify potential market movers before they become apparent. Here is an overview of analyst ratings:

  • An analyst from UBS maintains a Buy rating with a target price set at $150.
  • Wells Fargo analysts have also kept their Overweight rating with a target price of $150.
  • Analysts from Loop Capital continue with a Buy rating targeting $130.
  • Barclays holds an Equal-Weight rating, setting a target price of $116.
  • Goldman Sachs retains a Buy rating with a target price of $145.

Engaging in options trading comes with increased risk but can also lead to higher returns. Experienced traders often use strategies such as ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, various indicators, and attention to market trends to manage these risks effectively. Stay informed about the latest trades for Dell Technologies through timely alerts.

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