Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on KLA.
Looking at options history for KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC) we detected 17 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 41% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 47% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $444,070 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $873,824.
Projected Price Targets
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $680.0 and $920.0 for KLA, spanning the last three months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for KLA's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across KLA's significant trades, within a strike price range of $680.0 to $920.0, over the past month.
KLA Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLAC | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $74.2 | $72.5 | $72.5 | $840.00 | $174.0K | 1 | 31 |
| KLAC | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $84.1 | $79.7 | $84.1 | $880.00 | $168.2K | 24 | 20 |
| KLAC | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 03/21/25 | $29.5 | $27.6 | $28.55 | $750.00 | $142.7K | 10 | 50 |
| KLAC | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $60.4 | $57.5 | $57.61 | $820.00 | $115.3K | 131 | 21 |
| KLAC | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $56.9 | $53.1 | $55.8 | $760.00 | $111.3K | 65 | 20 |
About KLA
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
Having examined the options trading patterns of KLA, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
KLA's Current Market Status Trading volume stands at 396,051, with KLAC's price up by 0.98%, positioned at $774.77. RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought. Earnings announcement expected in 8 days. Professional Analyst Ratings for KLA
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $737.8.
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