Unusual Options Activity on Friday: Sleep Number Corp, AeroVironment, Inc., McDonald’s Corp

Avatar photo

Sleep Number Corp (SNBR)

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, today witnessed intriguing options activity in Sleep Number Corp (SNBR). Trading volume reached 2,772 contracts, reflecting about 277,200 underlying shares exchanging hands. This volume accounts for a significant portion, approximately 52%, of SNBR’s average daily trading volume over the last month. Notably, the $12.50 strike put option expiring on March 15, 2024, was particularly popular, with 689 contracts traded so far, representing around 68,900 shares of SNBR.

Take a glance at the chart below, outlining SNBR’s trading history over the past twelve months, with the $12.50 strike standing out in bright orange:

Loading chart — 2024 TickerTech.com

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)

On the options front, AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) also experienced noteworthy activity today. A total of 940 contracts were traded, representing approximately 94,000 underlying shares – approximately 51.6% of AVAV’s average daily trading volume over the past month. The $125 strike call option expiring on April 19, 2024, garnered significant interest, with 249 contracts traded, equating to about 24,900 shares of AVAV.

Delve into the chart below, illustrating AVAV’s trading history over the past year, with the $125 strike shining in vivid orange:

Loading chart — 2024 TickerTech.com

McDonald’s Corp (MCD)

McDonald’s Corp (MCD) saw substantial options activity today, with 18,013 contracts traded, representing approximately 1.8 million underlying shares or 51.4% of MCD’s average daily trading volume over the past month. Of particular note was the $300 strike call option expiring on February 23, 2024, with 2,627 contracts in play, equivalent to around 262,700 shares of MCD.

Observe the chart below depicting MCD’s trading history over the past year, with the $300 strike highlighted:

Loading chart — 2024 TickerTech.com

For a comprehensive look at the available expirations for SNBR, AVAV, and MCD options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.

Today’s Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 »

Also see:

• CAAS Stock Predictions

• CNO Dividend Growth Rate

• CRDL Market Cap History

The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

The free Daily Market Overview 250k traders and investors are reading

Read Now