Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) reported notable options trading today, with 4,250 contracts valued at about 425,000 underlying shares, representing 54.6% of its average daily trading volume of 778,780 shares. The most active was the $75 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026, which accounted for 3,365 contracts or approximately 336,500 shares.
GEO Group Inc (GEO) also experienced significant trading activity, with 8,968 contracts traded, equivalent to 896,800 shares and 52% of its average daily volume of 1.7 million shares. The $30 strike call option expiring January 15, 2027, saw the highest volume with 4,010 contracts, representing about 401,000 shares.
In addition, Annaly Capital Management Inc (NLY) saw substantial options volume of 45,714 contracts, approximately 4.6 million shares, which is 51.9% of its average daily volume of 8.8 million shares. The $24.50 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026, led the trading with 25,217 contracts or roughly 2.5 million underlying shares.
