Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Visa.
Looking at options history for Visa (NYSE:V) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 10% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $131,105 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $395,465.
What's The Price Target?
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $250.0 to $330.0 for Visa over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Visa's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Visa's significant trades, within a strike price range of $250.0 to $330.0, over the past month.
Visa Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $16.4 | $16.2 | $16.4 | $290.00 | $163.9K | 988 | 1 |
| V | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 01/17/25 | $12.2 | $11.9 | $12.05 | $280.00 | $75.9K | 1.4K | 63 |
| V | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 02/21/25 | $6.4 | $6.25 | $6.33 | $300.00 | $63.3K | 348 | 100 |
| V | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $32.7 | $32.6 | $32.6 | $250.00 | $52.1K | 3.9K | 32 |
| V | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/17/25 | $33.05 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $250.00 | $32.6K | 3.9K | 6 |
About Visa
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2023, it processed almost $15 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.
Where Is Visa Standing Right Now?
- Trading volume stands at 1,754,005, with V's price down by -0.5%, positioned at $276.2.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Earnings announcement expected in 20 days.
Expert Opinions on Visa
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $315.2.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access.* Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Visa with a target price of $322. * An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $317. * An analyst from Oppenheimer has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $318. * An analyst from Compass Point downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $319. * An analyst from Macquarie has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Visa, which currently sits at a price target of $300.
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Visa options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro.