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Full list of unusual options activity detected overnight across 5,230+ tickers, reported on 2026-05-21.Based on overnight flow from 2026-05-20
GammaRips is a daily options signals scanner. Every night at 23:00 ET, the engine ingests institutional options flow — volume, open interest, unusual activity, and directional dollar flow — across every optionable U.S. equity. Candidates clear three deterministic gates: overnight score ≥ 1, spread ≤ 10%, directional UOA > $500K. What you see below is the full post-gate flow for today.
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| Ticker | Score | Move | Flow | Thesis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSTL | 8 | 1.4% | $732K | PSTL BULL $25C Jun 18 '26. Postal Realty Trust is seeing significant institutional accumulation following its 2026 AFFO guidance raise and a price target upgrade to $26. This idiosyncratic strength is amplified by a broad bullish rotation into the REIT sector within a calm volatility regime. Entry near $23.53 with a $26.00 target. Risk: Interest rate sensitivity and USPS lease concentration. | |
| MCHP | 8 | 2.4% | $421.1M | MCHP BULL $90C Jun 18 '26. The ticker is a primary beneficiary of the semiconductor inventory bottoming cycle, confirmed by a massive $420M institutional leap flow following a strong beat-and-raise quarter. Entry near $94.02 with a target of $115+ as the company gains traction in high-end data center and memory controller markets. Risk: Macro-driven slowdown in industrial microcontroller demand impacting sequential growth. | |
| HUT | 8 | 2.9% | $7.6M | HUT BULL $108C Jun 18 '26. The shift to a diversified AI energy infrastructure platform is being validated by multibillion-dollar lease contracts and high-conviction institutional upgrades. Entry near $96.51 with a target towards the $156 analyst consensus. Risk: High capital expenditure requirements and potential delays in data center commercialization. | |
| EQIX | 8 | 1.6% | $51.4M | EQIX BULL $1160C Jun 18 '26. The name is a primary beneficiary of the AI-driven data center pivot, with Guggenheim's recent $1235 price target providing 16% implied upside from current spot. Massive institutional accumulation in long-dated calls confirms this is a core thematic play on digital infrastructure rather than a short-term trade. Entry near $1065 with a $1200+ target. Risk: A macro-driven slowdown in cloud CAPEX or higher-for-longer interest rates impacting REIT valuations. | |
| AXTI | 8 | 6.7% | $16.0M | AXTI BULL $104C Jun 05 '26. Institutional flow is aggressively fading the 6.7% pullback, treating the dip as a liquidity event following a massive Q2 guidance raise and record AI-related backlog. Entry near $104.61 offers a high-conviction setup for a reversal toward recent highs as the market digests the shift to profitability. Risk: Export permit delays for Chinese substrates could impact short-term delivery timelines. | |
| ALAB | 8 | 16.2% | $88.3M | ALAB BULL $330C Jun 26 '26. The stock is breaking out to new highs following a massive earnings beat and the launch of the Scorpio X-Series, which management expects to be its largest product line by late 2026. Institutional flow into long-dated calls indicates high conviction that the current AI infrastructure build-out will sustain ALAB's 93% YoY growth trajectory. Entry near $287 with a target of $330; risk includes a potential valuation-driven pullback given the current 165x P/E multiple. | |
| WOLF | 7 | 1.8% | $6.3M | WOLF BULL $68C Jun 18 '26. The stock is successfully pivoting to an AI-centric model with 30% sequential data center growth and a stabilized balance sheet following a $476M debt refinancing. Institutional flow is aggressively buying the current consolidation as the market re-rates the name from an EV laggard to an AI infrastructure play with an $85 analyst target. Risk: Sustained negative gross margins if Mohawk Valley fab utilization ramps slower than projected. | |
| STX | 7 | 2.2% | $65.5M | STX BULL $825C Jun 18 '26. Institutional accumulation is accelerating as the stock stabilizes following a massive earnings beat and guidance raise that projected 20% annual revenue growth. Entry near $751 targets a return to all-time highs and beyond, supported by a storage duopoly and surging hyperscaler demand. Risk: CEO-cited supply chain constraints for high-capacity recording head wafers could limit near-term upside. | |
| SPG | 7 | 1.6% | $1.4M | SPG BULL $200C Jun 18 '26. Capitalize on the post-earnings guidance raise and macro tailwinds from the new Fed Chair confirmation as the stock approaches 52-week highs. Entry near $204.10 with a $225 target based on analyst consensus and FFO growth. Risk: Potential interest rate volatility impacting REIT refinancing spreads despite the current calm VIX regime. | |
| SHOP | 7 | 3.1% | $10.8M | SHOP BULL $119C Jun 26 '26. Renewed institutional confidence following a $100M investment from Thrive Capital and positive AI-driven merchant data provides a strong catalyst for a post-earnings recovery. Entry near $105.01 targeting the $119-121 resistance zone. Risk: Persistent high P/E valuation and cautious Q2 guidance. | |
| ROKU | 7 | 2.0% | $22.3M | ROKU BULL $133C Jun 12 '26. The name sits within the high-concentration Technology sector and its bullish flow agrees with the dominant market-wide scan direction today. Entry near $124.16 with a $133 target for a technical breakout driven by H2 political ad tailwinds and a new home screen launch. Risk: Macro-driven ad spend pullback or hardware margin pressure. | |
| PSA | 7 | 1.8% | $1.5M | PSA BULL $340C Jun 18 '26. The stock is finding support near $300 following a Q1 earnings beat and a high-conviction price target increase to $340 by Scotiabank. This flow represents a directional bet on a return to fair value as the REIT sector stabilizes within a calm volatility regime. Entry near $302.87 with a $340 target. Risk: Prolonged high interest rates impacting REIT valuations and borrowing costs. | |
| OKLO | 7 | 10.3% | $20.1M | OKLO BULL $69C Jun 26 '26. Momentum play as the stock breaks out from a sector-wide consolidation, supported by the 'AI Power Wall' narrative and $2.5B in liquidity. Entry near $62.58 with a target of $85. Risk: High volatility and pre-revenue execution risks. | |
| MS | 7 | 4.3% | $125.2M | MS BULL $225C Jun 18 '26. This directional setup agrees with the dominant bullish scan and sits within the most-concentrated 'Other' sector cluster, leveraging idiosyncratic momentum from prestigious IPO mandates. Entry near $197.77 allows for a structural re-rating of the firm's valuation multiple as dealmaking fees return. Risk: Delays in the IPO window or a spike in market volatility could stall the current breakout. | |
| LASR | 7 | 2.8% | $16.8M | LASR BULL $74C Jun 12 '26. High-conviction institutional flow is entering after a robust Q1 beat where Aerospace & Defense revenue doubled, signaling a fundamental pivot for the laser manufacturer. Entry near $71.30 with a target of $85.00, retesting recent 52-week highs as the company reaches a profitability inflection point. Risk: High-beta volatility and potential shifts in government defense spending cycles. | |
| FSLR | 7 | 7.0% | $7.6M | FSLR BULL $247.5C Jun 18 '26. The stock is initiating a fresh breakout leg supported by a strategic pivot into the Indian market and a reaffirmed 2026 guidance that underscores high-margin domestic manufacturing dominance. Entry near $237.86 with a target of $275.00 based on recent analyst price target adjustments. Risk: Global trade policy shifts or delays in India project deployments. | |
| DOCN | 7 | 6.6% | $7.8M | DOCN BULL $182.5C Jun 05 '26. Riding a post-earnings re-rating and AI-Native Cloud momentum that has seen targets lifted across the street to the $180-$200 range. Entry near $160.11 with a primary target of $183.00, aligning with the Barclays price target. Risk: Short-term exhaustion following the parabolic 40% monthly run-up. | |
| CVX | 7 | 3.0% | $97.6M | CVX BULL $175C May 29 '26. Geopolitical 'peace' headlines have triggered a sector-wide liquidation that ignores CVX's resilient Americas-centric portfolio and $204+ analyst price targets. This $93M institutional bet on high-delta ITM calls targets a rapid mean reversion as the oil price shock stabilizes. Entry near $191 with a target of $197. Risk: Sustained Berkshire liquidation or further collapse in the crude risk premium. | |
| CRWD | 7 | 5.0% | $86.6M | CRWD BULL $695C Jun 26 '26. The stock is entering a high-velocity breakout phase as analyst consensus shifts toward a $700 price target backed by robust adoption of Next-Gen SIEM and AI modules. Entry near $650 with a target of $700. Risk: Valuation remains stretched, requiring flawless execution and a significant guidance raise on June 3 to sustain this premium. | |
| C | 7 | 3.8% | $72.5M | C BULL $128C Jun 26 '26. The trade capitalizes on the bank's operational efficiency gains and a macro environment where cooling inflation benefits large-cap financials. Entry near $124.82 with a target of $135.00, supported by recent analyst price target hikes to $153. Risk: A sudden spike in energy costs or renewed regulatory capital concerns. | |
| BMNR | 7 | 3.6% | $7.8M | BMNR BULL $20.5C Jun 26 '26. This high-conviction trade aligns with the dominant bullish scan and sits within the top-concentrated 'Other' sector cluster, betting on a recovery toward the $37 analyst target. Entry near $19.39 capitalizes on the valuation gap between the stock price and its $13.4B ETH treasury. Risk: Volatility in underlying Ethereum prices and potential secondary share overhang. | |
| XOM | 6 | 4.0% | $27.3M | XOM BULL $144C May 29 '26. Institutional players are aggressively buying the dip as the stock's fundamentals, including $8.77B in Q1 profit and record 900k bpd Guyana output, remain decoupled from the transient geopolitical news cycle. Entry at current levels captures a value play in the dominant Energy sector cluster before mean reversion toward the $163 consensus target. Risk: Sustained collapse in WTI crude prices below $90 if a permanent regional peace is reached. | |
| UNH | 6 | 1.8% | $54.9M | UNH BULL $360C Jun 12 '26. Buy the tactical pullback driven by Berkshire's exit, as core fundamentals show a medical care ratio (MCR) improvement to 83.9% and raised 2026 EPS guidance above $18.25. Entry near $383 spot with a $410 target as the market refocuses on the bottoming Medicare Advantage cycle and recent Goldman Sachs Conviction Buy addition. Risk: Ongoing DOJ antitrust investigation and 2027 regulatory rate uncertainty. | |
| UAL | 6 | 9.8% | $10.7M | UAL BULL $105C Jun 26 '26. Exploiting a fundamental breakout driven by record summer demand and favorable fuel price shifts that are expanding margins. Entry near $98 spot with a target of $120+ based on the $132 consensus. Risk: Sudden spike in energy costs or macroeconomic consumer weakness. | |
| SIRI | 6 | 5.6% | $2.4M | SIRI BULL $29C Jun 12 '26. Bullish institutional flow follows positive management commentary at the J.P. Morgan conference and a key multi-year NASCAR renewal. Entry near $27.05 with a $31.00 target. Risk: Rejection at the $28.77 52-week high resistance level. | |
| SATS | 6 | 4.7% | $17.3M | SATS BULL $136C Jun 05 '26. The stock is the designated institutional proxy for the anticipated $2 trillion SpaceX IPO, with momentum supported by the FCC's clearance of a $40B spectrum deal that secures the company's balance sheet. Entry near $141.80 targets the $161 analyst high-water mark as the IPO timeline crystallizes. Risk: A delay in the SpaceX filing process or broader volatility in high-beta satellite names. | |
| RCL | 6 | 2.7% | $8.8M | RCL BULL $265C Jun 12 '26. The stock is initiating a technical reversal from oversold conditions as institutional buyers capitalize on a valuation floor following the 'Perfect Day Mexico' regulatory news. Entry near $253.89 with a target of $310+ as the name rejoins the dominant bullish sector rotation seen in today's scan. Risk: Renewed energy cost inflation or a broader macro-driven pullback in discretionary travel spending. | |
| NRG | 6 | 8.3% | $3.9M | NRG BULL $139C Jun 18 '26. The stock is undergoing a high-volume reversal from oversold territory as the market aligns with a broader bullish rotation into Energy names with AI-driven power demand tailwinds. Entry near $133.98 with a target of $159. Risk: Regulatory shifts in the ERCOT market or a broader utility sector de-rating. | |
| MPWR | 6 | 4.5% | $13.0M | MPWR BULL $1660C Jun 18 '26. This setup aligns with the dominant bullish scan and the high-concentration Technology sector cluster, positioning for a breakout as NVIDIA’s results validate the AI power-delivery thesis. The flow targets a move above the $1,661 resistance level, backed by a massive 85% growth floor in AI data center revenue and analyst price targets ranging from $1,800 to $2,000. Risk: Sector-wide valuation contraction if macro conditions deteriorate. | |
| LEN | 6 | 5.2% | $2.1M | LEN BULL $92C Jun 05 '26. Technical breakout from deep 52-week lows supported by a weekly surge in mortgage applications and a strategic shift to a capital-efficient land-light model. Entry near $87.31 with a $115.00 target. Risk: Persistent margin compression and continued interest rate volatility dampening affordability. | |
| JPM | 6 | 1.9% | $12.9M | JPM BULL $295C Jun 12 '26. Thesis is driven by the 'Fortress Balance Sheet' narrative and the impending capital unlock from the Visa equity exchange, which is expected to bolster share buybacks. Entry near $301.98 with a $340 target based on recent analyst price target upgrades and fundamental undervaluation. Risk: Increased G-SIB surcharges or regulatory capital requirement hikes impacting ROE. | |
| HUM | 6 | 2.1% | $8.4M | HUM BULL $345C Jun 18 '26. The massive fundamental catalyst provided by Deutsche Bank's upgrade and $441 price target suggests significant upside that is currently being masked by broad market weakness. This $6.4M institutional flow identifies the recent -2.1% dip as a prime entry point for a high-conviction recovery play toward the $345 strike. Risk: Regulatory changes in Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates or a sustained macro downturn. | |
| EBAY | 6 | 3.7% | $2.9M | EBAY BULL $117C Jun 18 '26. The activist pressure from GameStop provides a clear catalyst for further upside toward the $125 bid level established in early May. Entry near current spot offers exposure to a potential hostile takeover or significant cost-cutting measures as the activist targets eBay's 'obese' cost structure. Risk: Board-led defensive measures or a definitive withdrawal of interest by the activist group. | |
| COST | 6 | 1.9% | $79.0M | COST BULL $1000C Jun 12 '26. Institutional flow is aggressively buying the 1.9% pullback, positioning for a potential Q3 earnings beat on May 28. Entry near $1074 with a target of $1125+ as the stock resumes its 25% YTD uptrend and benefits from a raised UBS price target of $1,275. Risk: High valuation multiples leave the stock sensitive to any guidance softness. | |
| COP | 6 | 2.1% | $36.2M | COP BULL $123C Jun 12 '26. Institutional 13F filings confirm a major rotation into COP as a premier defensive value play with a superior free cash flow profile and high institutional conviction. Entry near $122.36 with a $133 price target based on consensus analyst upgrades. Risk: Sustained decline in Brent crude prices toward the $60 level and high-volume insider selling by the CEO. | |
| CCL | 6 | 8.0% | $7.7M | CCL BULL $30.5C Jun 18 '26. The sharp decline in energy prices provides a massive fundamental catalyst for this unhedged cruise line, directly boosting EPS forecasts for the 2026 fiscal year. Entry near $26 spot with a $35 price target based on analyst re-ratings and the $2.5B buyback floor. Risk: A breakdown in geopolitical negotiations leading to an oil price snapback. | |
| CAT | 6 | 1.3% | $49.6M | CAT BULL $925C Jun 18 '26. A massive $63B backlog and the fundamental shift toward AI-driven power infrastructure provide a high-conviction backdrop for this $39.8M directional bet. The current entry near $872.56 offers a tactical long setup to reclaim the $927 May peak within a broader industrial sector rotation. Risk: Potential margin compression from guided $2.2B-$2.4B tariff headwinds in 2026. | |
| AKAM | 6 | 1.6% | $6.0M | AKAM BULL $145C Jun 12 '26. Institutional flow is positioning for a long-term re-rating following the $1.8B Anthropic AI infrastructure deal and upsized $3B capital raise. Entry near $143.55 with $190 target, aligning with analyst price objectives and conversion premiums. Risk: Execution of global cloud build-out and margin pressure from high capex. | |
| AAP | 6 | 4.0% | $6.2M | AAP BULL $54C Jun 18 '26. Evercore ISI's tactical upgrade and the $5.1M in bullish options flow suggest institutional positioning for a positive earnings surprise or margin expansion guidance. The setup agrees with the dominant bullish scan direction and benefits from a calm VIX environment. Entry near $51.24 with a target of $59.00; risk is a miss in the Q1 report released today. | |
| TECK | 5 | 3.0% | $1.2M | TECK BULL $71C Jun 05 '26. The pending merger with Anglo American creates a dominant critical minerals player, while record Q1 copper sales demonstrate operational de-risking of the QB asset. Entry near $61.22 with a $75.00 target based on merger arbitrage and copper cycle upside. Risk: Regulatory hurdles for the merger or a global macro slowdown impacting metal demand. | |
| RH | 5 | 8.9% | $6.0M | RH BULL $135C Jun 05 '26. Stock is breaking out from a multi-month base near $120, fueled by short covering and positive sentiment from its international expansion. Entry near $133.16 with a target of $145.00. Risk: Macroeconomic headwinds impacting luxury consumer spending or housing market stagnation. | |
| IESC | 5 | 2.6% | $3.0M | IESC BULL $680C Jun 18 '26. The stock is successfully defending its $650-655 support zone after absorbing recent insider divestment, with the underlying fundamental story of data center electrification remaining intact. Entry near current spot offers a favorable risk/reward for a retest of the $700 psychological resistance. Risk: Further valuation-based profit taking if broader industrial sentiment shifts. | |
| ETN | 5 | 3.2% | $37.6M | ETN BULL $385C Jun 12 '26. This setup agrees with the dominant bullish scan direction and sits within the primary 'Other' sector cluster, indicating a high-conviction rotation into electrical infrastructure. The $35M flow targets a technical breakout toward consensus price targets near $445, leveraging structural AI-driven demand. Risk: Macroeconomic sensitivity and Irish tax domiciliation complications. | |
| EHC | 5 | 1.2% | $1.8M | EHC BULL $105C Jun 18 '26. Accumulation in long-dated LEAPs signals institutional conviction in a return to 52-week highs, supported by a unanimous 'Buy' consensus and successful $500M debt restructuring. Entry near current spot targets the $140 analyst median with a low-volatility backdrop. Risk: Potential shifts in Medicare Advantage reimbursement policy impacting future margins. | |
| DIS | 5 | 1.6% | $4.8M | DIS BULL $107C Jun 26 '26. This trade capitalizes on an operational reset under new CEO Josh D'Amaro and a series of analyst estimate hikes that signal a fundamental floor has been established. Entry near the $104 level offers a compelling risk-reward profile for a move toward the $115-120 price targets held by major research firms. Risk: Macroeconomic volatility impacting discretionary spending at domestic theme parks. | |
| CR | 5 | 3.6% | $4.2M | CR BULL $160C Jun 18 '26. This ticker is a primary beneficiary of today's dominant sector rotation, sitting within the most-concentrated bullish cluster ('Other' sector with 36 candidates). Entry near $173.41 aligns with institutional flow that agrees with the broader bullish scan direction, targeting long-term upside in a fundamentally strong industrial name. Risk: A sudden shift in macro sentiment that cools the current rotation into diversified industrial equities. | |
| CLS | 5 | 1.2% | $14.8M | CLS BULL $372.5C Jun 18 '26. Accumulation is accelerating as the company transitions to commercial order fulfillment for its next-generation 1.6TbE AI networking platforms. Entry near $346 with $440 target. Risk: Hyperscaler customer concentration and potential component supply constraints in late 2026. | |
| CIEN | 5 | 1.5% | $27.0M | CIEN BULL $582.5C Jun 18 '26. Momentum is building around the launch of AI-optimized NaaS in Latin America and the upcoming June 4 earnings catalyst, which aligns with the dominant bullish sector rotation in technology. Entry near $554.76 offers a favorable risk/reward for a retest of the $600 psychological level. Risk: High capital expenditure requirements or a broader market volatility spike ahead of the June reporting date. | |
| UPS | 4 | 1.9% | $5.8M | UPS BULL $99C Jun 26 '26. The stock is rebounding from a multi-day slide triggered by ex-dividend selling and competitive fears, finding firm support near the $95-96 level. With institutional buyers stepping in and the broader market regime remaining bullish (60/83 scan bias), this $99 strike offers an attractive entry for a recovery play. Risk: Persistent volume declines from major e-commerce partners through mid-2026. | |
| CVNA | 4 | 2.4% | $10.3M | CVNA BULL $67C Jun 18 '26. Accumulation play as the stock stabilizes from its recent 5-for-1 split and digests a fundamental expansion into the new-car market. Entry near $64.91 with a medium-term target of $93 based on analyst consensus and sector rotation into 'Other' discretionary names. Risk: Continued insider selling overhang and high beta sensitivity to macro shifts. | |
| WMS | 3 | 4.9% | $2.2M | WMS BULL $170C Jun 18 '26. This trade aligns with the dominant bullish scan and sits within the top-concentrated 'Other' sector cluster following a clear beat-and-raise earnings catalyst. Entry near $136.83 targets a long-term re-rating toward $170 as the company capitalizes on infrastructure demand. Risk: A sharp downturn in the residential housing market could impact short-term drainage product volumes. | |
| TER | 3 | 5.8% | $9.7M | TER BULL $365C Jun 18 '26. The stock is successfully reclaiming its post-earnings gap as record UltraFLEXplus shipments confirm a durable AI tailwind despite earlier guidance concerns. Entry near $344 with a target of $385 as momentum aligns with broader technology sector strength and recent analyst upgrades. Risk: High forward P/E valuation and potential volatility if broader semiconductor demand signals soften. | |
| LOW | 3 | 1.1% | $4.8M | LOW BULL $235C Jun 12 '26. The post-earnings recovery from the initial guidance-related dip confirms strong underlying support for the 'Pro-growth' pivot despite high mortgage rates. Entry near $221 spot targets a return to the $280+ analyst consensus as the housing market stabilizes. Risk is a prolonged 'higher-for-longer' rate environment further depressing DIY renovation demand. | |
| DG | 3 | 1.1% | $9.3M | DG BULL $113C Jun 26 '26. Position leverages a significant institutional rotation into discount retail, supported by a Jefferies price target hike to $155 and fresh pension fund accumulation. Entry near $104.61 offers exposure to a long-term turnaround narrative with a +48% upside to analyst targets. Risk: Potential margin pressure from a struggling low-income consumer base if earnings guidance is revised downward. | |
| AVAV | 3 | 1.7% | $4.3M | AVAV BULL $162.5C Jun 18 '26. This trade captures a high-conviction reversal setup as the name sits within the scan's most concentrated sector cluster ('Other'/Defense) during a calm volatility regime. Institutional flow is likely front-running the June 3 William Blair conference where management is expected to detail software-driven margin expansion. Risk: Further execution friction from the BlueHalo integration or potential geopolitical de-escalation dampening drone demand. | |
| TRGP | 2 | 2.0% | $9.6M | TRGP BULL $300C Jun 18 '26. This directional bet leverages a minor technical pullback to build exposure to Targa's sector-leading 25% dividend growth and raised 2026 EBITDA guidance. Entry near $270 spot offers a favorable risk-reward profile for a breakout toward the $331 street-high price target as Permian midstream capacity expands. Risk: Sudden NGL price volatility or regulatory hurdles for new fractionation trains. | |
| GEV | 2 | 1.3% | $47.9M | GEV BULL $1052.5C Jun 05 '26. The stock is entering a high-conviction breakout phase driven by a secular shift in power demand for AI infrastructure and a record $163B backlog that provides multi-year revenue visibility. Entry near current spot $1024.52 with a target of $1100+ as institutional accumulation continues ahead of June index rebalancing. Risk: Potential margin compression from rising component costs or a broader utility sector pullback. | |
| EOG | 2 | 1.9% | $1.8M | EOG BULL $149C Jun 05 '26. Institutional flow is capitalizing on a sector-wide disconnect between high-quality E&P valuations and medium-term crude outlooks. Entry near $141 with a $155 target based on Bernstein's revised objective. Risk: Extended commodity price weakness or further sector-wide valuation compression. | |
| APA | 2 | 3.5% | $1.7M | APA BULL $39.5C Jun 05 '26. The recent 3.5% decline appears idiosyncratic and disconnected from the firm's fundamental earnings beat and recent 'Strong Buy' upgrades. Entry near $39.32 targets a return to the $43.00 level as Energy sector rotation persists. Risk: Sustained weakness in natural gas prices or further bearish analyst commentary from Goldman Sachs. | |
| HSY | 1 | 1.0% | $1.5M | HSY BULL $187.5C May 29 '26. Institutional interest is surging as the stock dips 1.0%, aligning with a broader bullish market regime and a recent S&P credit upgrade centered on cocoa price deflation. Entry near current spot $190.84 targets a return to recent highs above $195 as margins inflect. Risk: Potential volatility from West African cocoa harvest reports or further selling pressure from the Hershey Trust. |
| Ticker | Score | Move | Flow | Thesis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDB | 8 | 2.1% | $32.6M | MDB BEAR $327.5P Jun 05 '26. Institutional flow is aggressively positioning for a reversal ahead of the May 28 earnings report, following a 24% monthly rally that has left shares vulnerable to a 'priced for perfection' disappointment. With the stock rejecting its 200-day moving average and significant insider selling reported this week by Director Dwight Merriman, the $12.3M bearish flow suggests a high-conviction bet on a post-earnings pullback. Risk: A bullish earnings surprise or continued AI-sector momentum driving a breakout above the 200DMA. | |
| RBLX | 7 | 1.9% | $7.4M | RBLX BEAR $43.5P Jun 05 '26. The recent share buyback provided a temporary floor, but institutional flow is aggressively betting against the sustainability of this rally given the lowered full-year bookings guidance and ongoing regulatory risks. Entry near $45.79 targets a return to the $42 support level as the 'buyback bounce' loses momentum against structural growth concerns. Risk: A broader technology sector short-squeeze or aggressive front-loading of the repurchase program. | |
| TYL | 6 | 1.7% | $15.8M | TYL BEAR $270P Jun 18 '26. This idiosyncratic bearish setup stands in direct opposition to today's dominant bullish scan, highlighting deep institutional skepticism regarding TYL's premium valuation. Entry near $317 with a target of $270 as the stock breaks recent support levels. Risk: Continued share repurchases under the $1B authorization could create a temporary floor. | |
| RDDT | 6 | 5.3% | $23.0M | RDDT BEAR $136P Jun 12 '26. The stock's failure to hold the 200-day moving average amid a 'calm' VIX environment signals severe idiosyncratic weakness and a likely flush toward the $130 support zone. Entry near $146.72 provides a high-conviction setup as institutional sellers override the broader market's bullish bias. Risk: A sudden reversal in growth-stock sentiment or better-than-expected internal user metrics. | |
| DUOL | 6 | 6.6% | $9.5M | DUOL BEAR $104P Jun 18 '26. The stock is facing an idiosyncratic breakdown as coordinated insider selling validates market concerns regarding the company's decision to sacrifice bookings for user growth. With the institutional flow explicitly disagreeing with a broadly bullish market regime, this setup targets a breach of the $105 psychological support level. Risk: High short interest (22% of float) could trigger a violent squeeze if retail 'buy the dip' sentiment gains traction. | |
| ZS | 5 | 1.7% | $18.2M | ZS BEAR $157.5P Jun 05 '26. This trade disagrees with the current bullish dominant scan but sits within the highly concentrated technology sector, signaling a high-conviction idiosyncratic short. Institutional flow is targeting the $155-157 support zone ahead of the May 26 earnings report following a 30% monthly rally. Risk: Sector-wide short squeeze or a significant earnings surprise. | |
| WDAY | 5 | 4.1% | $10.0M | WDAY BEAR $114P Jun 05 '26. This bearish institutional flow of $5.3M sharply disagrees with today's dominant bullish scan, marking WDAY as a high-conviction idiosyncratic short within the concentrated Technology cluster. Shares are reeling from a Citigroup 'no-target' downgrade and AI displacement fears immediately preceding today's Q1 earnings release. Entry near $126.61 for a volatility-driven move toward $114. Risk: An earnings beat or aggressive AI product roadmap could trigger a squeeze against the prevailing bearish trend. | |
| OXY | 5 | 2.7% | $4.7M | OXY BEAR $57P Jun 26 '26. The name is a prime candidate for a sector-driven short as crude oil prices lose their geopolitical floor, with WTI slipping toward $98. Institutional flow is heavily bearish despite a broader market rally, indicating a clear rotation out of energy producers. Entry near $58.87 with a target of $52.00. Risk: Berkshire Hathaway (Buffett) increasing its stake or a breakdown in diplomatic negotiations. | |
| LITE | 5 | 2.2% | $98.1M | LITE BEAR $805P Jun 26 '26. The AI optics trade is undergoing a significant mean-reversion event after extreme technical exhaustion, with the exit of a major institutional holder acting as a primary catalyst for further downside. Entry near $868.07 with a target of $805 as the stock tests its first major support level since the Nasdaq-100 inclusion. Risk: Strong demand from passive index funds following its recent Nasdaq-100 addition could provide an unexpected price floor. | |
| CEG | 5 | 7.7% | $25.9M | CEG BEAR $272.5P Jun 18 '26. The recent 7.7% rally is a volatility-driven rebound on PJM grid news that fails to offset the structural valuation concerns raised by recent analyst downgrades that moved to align CEG with utility rather than semiconductor multiples. Entry near $281 with a target of $265 as the 'AI-utility' premium continues to compress. Risk: Further regulatory tailwinds for nuclear-to-data-center colocation could provide a floor for the current valuation. | |
| AAOI | 5 | 3.2% | $34.4M | AAOI BEAR $167.5P Jun 26 '26. The stock is entering a post-earnings distribution phase after missing Q1 estimates and seeing significant insider selling at the $173 level. With the current spot price of $165.26 still sitting roughly 10% above the average analyst price target, institutional flow is positioning for a mean-reversion toward the $150 support zone. Risk: A broader sector-wide squeeze in AI-networking infrastructure could invalidate the bearish setup. | |
| WGS | 4 | 6.2% | $5.9M | WGS BEAR $43P Jun 26 '26. The 6.2% rally is a technical relief bounce driven by Casdin Capital’s $21M insider purchase, but institutional flow is aggressively fading the move. This setup represents a clear disagreement with the day's dominant bullish scan, as traders bet that the fundamental risk of a 15% revenue guidance cut and looming law firm investigations will outweigh insider buying. Entry near $44.73 with a target of the $40 psychological floor; risk is sustained short-covering or further aggressive insider accumulation. | |
| VSEC | 4 | 7.5% | $2.0M | VSEC BEAR $160P Jun 18 '26. This idiosyncratic bearish setup stands in direct opposition to the dominant bullish scan, targeting a mean reversion after a technical bounce in an overvalued industrial name. Entry near $170.49 with a target of $158.00. Risk: Upside momentum if broader industrial sector rotation accelerates. | |
| UPST | 4 | 2.6% | $2.1M | UPST BEAR $29P Jun 18 '26. Institutional flow is aggressively fading the current 2.6% technical bounce, positioning for a reversal as the June 8 legal deadline for the Model 22 misrepresentation lawsuit approaches. This bearish bet runs counter to the day's dominant bullish scan, marking UPST as an idiosyncratic short candidate amidst widening Q1 losses and structural regulatory scrutiny. Entry near $28.84 targets a breakdown below the $25 support level. Risk: Sustained tech sector momentum overriding the company-specific bearish narrative. | |
| SHAK | 4 | 1.4% | $2.4M | SHAK BEAR $69P Jun 05 '26. The stock is showing stark relative weakness, failing to follow the bullish sector rotation today despite significant insider buying near multi-year lows. This $1.97M bearish flow effectively fades the insider-led recovery, targeting a retest of the $60 support level as beef inflation and softer traffic trends continue to weigh on the post-earnings outlook. Entry near $63.47 with a target of $59.50; risk is a macro-driven short squeeze in the consumer discretionary sector. | |
| ELV | 4 | 1.5% | $3.1M | ELV BEAR $440P Jun 18 '26. Institutional flow is positioning for a negative resolution to the CMS risk-adjustment data dispute, with the May 30 sanction deadline acting as a critical binary catalyst. While the broader scan is bullish, ELV's idiosyncratic regulatory risk and 'trough year' Medicaid margins create a decoupled bearish setup. Entry near $396 with a target of $375; risk is a favorable CMS settlement or enrollment sanction waiver. | |
| CF | 4 | 3.7% | $5.8M | CF BEAR $121P Jun 05 '26. This idiosyncratic bearish setup disagrees with the broader bullish market scan, highlighting sector-specific weakness in agricultural inputs as nitrogen commodity price expectations reset. Entry near $123.30 targets a move toward the $111 intrinsic value floor. Risk: Re-escalation of Middle East shipping disruptions or a spike in natural gas input costs. | |
| ANET | 4 | 1.3% | $13.8M | ANET BEAR $137P Jun 18 '26. Idiosyncratic weakness persists as significant insider selling and supply-chain margin concerns outweigh the broader AI sector tailwind. The trade targets a retest of the 200-day moving average ($137.26) where institutional flow is currently concentrated. Risk: A broad-based technology sector squeeze following NVIDIA's recent performance could invalidate the short-term bearish momentum. | |
| SPGI | 2 | 1.4% | $4.3M | SPGI BEAR $412.5P May 29 '26. Tactical fade of the post-shareholder meeting rally as institutional flow disagrees with the day's dominant bullish scan, favoring a mean-reversion move. Entry near $417 with a target of $412.50. Risk: Persistent momentum from spinoff clarity or broad financial sector rotation. | |
| KKR | 2 | 1.5% | $4.5M | KKR BEAR $93P Jun 18 '26. The stock is diverging from the broader bullish regime due to structural delays in performance fee realization and a clear guidance cut for the 2026 fiscal year. This setup represents a 'sell the rip' opportunity as the market re-prices KKR's valuation toward its 52-week lows near $82. Risk: A sudden macro-driven thawing of the IPO and M&A markets could trigger a short squeeze given the recent insider buying activity. | |
| COKE | 2 | 1.5% | $1.3M | COKE BEAR $180P Jun 18 '26. The stock is currently showing technical exhaustion after failing to reclaim its 50-day moving average, with institutional flow aggressively targeting the $180 level. Entry near $176.22 with a target of $165. Risk: A breakout above the $185 resistance level would invalidate the bearish setup. | |
| CHTR | 1 | 1.5% | $16.0M | CHTR BEAR $144P May 29 '26. High-conviction institutional flow of $15M into short-dated ATM puts suggests an imminent breakdown below the $144 support level as analyst sentiment continues to deteriorate. While the stock is attempting a technical bounce, the fundamental pressure from 120,000 Q1 subscriber losses and multiple PT cuts makes this an ideal idiosyncratic short against a broadly bullish market regime. Entry near $144.61 with a target of $136. Risk: Short-squeeze potential given the stock's proximity to 52-week lows. | |
| AXON | 1 | 1.3% | $10.5M | AXON BEAR $395P Jun 05 '26. Institutional sentiment has soured as high-multiple growth names face scrutiny, with AXON specifically targeted by price target cuts from Barclays and MS despite strong guidance. Entry near $398.44 for a breakdown play targeting the $377 support level. Risk: Any broader sector rotation back into software-as-a-service (SaaS) or AI-linked growth could spark a short-covering rally. |