Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Tesla, and it’s something market players shouldn’t ignore. A significant move in Tesla’s stock usually suggests something big is about to happen.
Recent Options Activity
We’ve observed 468 extraordinary options activities for Tesla, which is out of the ordinary. The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with:
- 41% leaning bullish
- 41% bearish
Among these notable options, there are: - 165 puts, totaling $10,030,282
- 303 calls, amounting to $19,997,799
Expected Price Movements
Based on the trading activity, it appears that significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $195.0 to $640.0 for Tesla over the recent three months.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Tesla options trades is 6552.86, with a total volume of 8,474,016.00.
Largest Options Trades Observed
The following table highlights the largest options trades observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSLA | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/23/26 | $4.85 | $4.8 | $4.8 | $445.00 | $812.9K | 4.3K | 18.2K |
| TSLA | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/18/26 | $53.65 | $53.4 | $53.45 | $440.00 | $470.1K | 3.4K | 670 |
| TSLA | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/23/26 | $10.0 | $9.95 | $10.0 | $440.00 | $200.0K | 3.6K | 14.6K |
| TSLA | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 02/20/26 | $20.85 | $20.7 | $20.8 | $430.00 | $197.6K | 8.0K | 413 |
| TSLA | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/23/26 | $4.9 | $4.85 | $4.9 | $445.00 | $164.6K | 4.3K | 16.0K |
About Tesla
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of real-world artificial intelligence software, which includes autonomous driving and humanoid robots. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, including luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi-truck. Tesla also plans to begin selling a sports car and offer a robotaxi service.
Current Position of Tesla
- Trading volume stands at 21,968,121, with TSLA’s price down by -0.62%, positioned at $435.83.
- RSI indicators show the stock may be approaching oversold.
- Earnings announcement expected in 12 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Tesla
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $317.86. The ratings include:
- Hold rating from Truist Securities, targeting a price of $444.
- Sell rating from GLJ Research, targeting a price of $25.
- Buy rating from Canaccord Genuity, targeting a price of $551.
- Hold rating from Truist Securities, targeting a price of $439.
- Underweight rating from Wells Fargo, targeting a price of $130.
Final Thoughts
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.