Big Moves in Options Trading: Ulta, West Pharmaceutical, and IFF Draw Attention
Today, options trading activity in several S&P 500 companies has demonstrated significant interest, particularly in Ulta Beauty Inc (Symbol: ULTA). A total of 4,101 contracts have changed hands, which equates to around 410,100 underlying shares, since one contract corresponds to 100 shares. This represents 50% of ULTA’s average daily trading volume of 820,585 shares over the past month. Notably, traders are focusing on the $425 strike call option expiring on June 20, 2025, with 1,001 contracts traded today, covering approximately 100,100 underlying shares. Below is a chart depicting ULTA’s trading history over the last twelve months, with the $425 strike marked in orange:
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (Symbol: WST) options have also attracted attention, showing a trading volume of 2,208 contracts today. This translates to about 220,800 underlying shares and represents 48.7% of WST’s monthly average trading volume of 453,105 shares. A highlight is the $230 strike call option, expiring on February 21, 2025, with 214 contracts traded, accounting for approximately 21,400 underlying shares. Below is a chart showing WST’s trading history for the past twelve months, with the $230 strike illustrated in orange:
Meanwhile, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (Symbol: IFF) has seen the most intense activity, with 6,416 contracts traded. This represents around 641,600 underlying shares, or 48.6% of IFF’s average daily volume of 1.3 million shares this month. The $110 strike call option, expiring on January 16, 2026, has garnered particular interest, with 6,396 contracts traded, which equates to approximately 639,600 underlying shares. Below is a chart showing IFF’s twelve-month trading history, with the $110 strike highlighted in orange:
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