Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Looking at options history for Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 37% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $499,586 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $81,470.
What's The Price Target?
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $38.0 to $49.0 for Bristol-Myers Squibb over the last 3 months.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Bristol-Myers Squibb's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Bristol-Myers Squibb's whale trades within a strike price range from $38.0 to $49.0 in the last 30 days.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Option Volume And Open Interest Over 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMY | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 12/20/24 | $5.2 | $5.1 | $5.2 | $44.00 | $121.6K | 220 | 0 |
| BMY | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $4.6 | $4.5 | $4.6 | $43.00 | $120.0K | 6.8K | 0 |
| BMY | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 11/15/24 | $9.3 | $9.2 | $9.3 | $49.00 | $107.8K | 209 | 0 |
| BMY | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $3.1 | $2.97 | $3.05 | $40.00 | $91.5K | 20.1K | 0 |
| BMY | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 11/15/24 | $4.35 | $4.2 | $4.3 | $38.00 | $55.4K | 330 | 0 |
About Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bristol-Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Bristol derives close to 70% of total sales from the U.S., showing a higher dependence on the U.S. market than most of its peer group.
In light of the recent options history for Bristol-Myers Squibb, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Where Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Standing Right Now?
- Trading volume stands at 4,499,243, with BMY's price down by -0.22%, positioned at $40.88.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Earnings announcement expected in 38 days.
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