Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on KLA.
Looking at options history for KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 75% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 25% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $154,025 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $203,131.
Expected Price Movements
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $320.0 to $660.0 for KLA 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 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 $320.0 to $660.0, over the past month.
KLA Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLAC | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $41.9 | $39.4 | $41.9 | $640.00 | $104.7K | 368 | 44 |
| KLAC | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $36.3 | $31.8 | $32.85 | $640.00 | $49.2K | 1 | 15 |
| KLAC | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $20.5 | $18.5 | $19.9 | $660.00 | $41.7K | 195 | 64 |
| KLAC | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $20.3 | $18.5 | $19.9 | $660.00 | $37.8K | 195 | 122 |
| KLAC | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $20.4 | $18.5 | $19.9 | $660.00 | $35.8K | 195 | 103 |
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
- Currently trading with a volume of 348,632, the KLAC's price is up by 0.39%, now at $650.53.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 30 days.
What The Experts Say On KLA
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $751.5.
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