Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SMCI usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Super Micro Computer. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 21% leaning bullish and 64% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $371,562, and 7 are calls, amounting to $391,801.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $27.0 to $40.0 for Super Micro Computer over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Super Micro Computer's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Super Micro Computer's significant trades, within a strike price range of $27.0 to $40.0, over the past month.
Super Micro Computer 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMCI | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 02/28/25 | $4.05 | $3.9 | $4.0 | $30.00 | $105.6K | 124 | 276 |
| SMCI | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 05/16/25 | $8.8 | $8.6 | $8.74 | $30.00 | $87.4K | 1.5K | 103 |
| SMCI | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 02/21/25 | $4.45 | $4.35 | $4.35 | $32.00 | $86.9K | 1.6K | 342 |
| SMCI | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $6.7 | $6.45 | $6.49 | $31.00 | $70.7K | 1.0K | 132 |
| SMCI | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/24/25 | $1.83 | $1.67 | $1.77 | $32.00 | $53.1K | 677 | 312 |
About Super Micro Computer
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data center, Big Data, high-performance computing, and "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Super Micro Computer, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Current Position of Super Micro Computer With a volume of 1,497,830, the price of SMCI is up 3.34% at $32.02. RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought. Next earnings are expected to be released in 11 days.
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