Among the S&P 500 index components, notable options trading activity was reported today. Workday Inc. (WDAY) saw 11,461 contracts traded, equivalent to 1.1 million underlying shares, or 42.5% of its average daily trading volume of 2.7 million shares. Demand was particularly high for the $165 strike put option expiring on March 20, 2026, with 3,900 contracts traded, representing about 390,000 underlying shares.
Target Corp (TGT) experienced a trading volume of 31,031 contracts, translating to approximately 3.1 million underlying shares, which is 42.4% of its 7.3 million average daily trading volume. The $115 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026, had 7,656 contracts traded, accounting for around 765,600 underlying shares.
Nucor Corp. (NUE) reported 6,679 contracts traded, or 667,900 underlying shares, about 41.1% of its monthly average of 1.6 million shares. Notable interest was seen in the $165 strike call option expiring on March 20, 2026, with 2,508 contracts traded, representing approximately 250,800 underlying shares.
