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Full list of unusual options activity detected overnight across 5,230+ tickers, reported on 2026-05-19.Based on overnight flow from 2026-05-18
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZETA | 8 | 12.5% | $3.3M | ZETA BULL $21.5C Jun 26 '26. Technical breakout supported by the Snowflake partnership and strong JPM conference commentary signals a shift toward the $25-$30 analyst price target range. Entry near $19.20 with a primary target of $24.50. Risk: Macro-driven tech sector rotation or deceleration in AI-driven agency spend. | |
| SEDG | 8 | 9.5% | $6.3M | SEDG BULL $59C Jun 26 '26. This pullback to $55 represents a high-conviction entry point as the stock consolidates after a massive trend-reversal breakout fueled by the 'Nexis' platform launch and improved Q2 margin guidance. Institutional accumulation at the $59 strike suggests a target for a retest of recent May highs as the 'breakeven' narrative gains traction. Risk: Lingering valuation sensitivity and potential demand pull-forward concerns ahead of 2026 tax credit expirations. | |
| OHI | 8 | 2.1% | $1.2M | OHI BULL $47C Jun 18 '26. The stock is participating in a sector-wide rotation into high-yield 'Other' assets, clearing technical resistance near $48 on its way to multi-year highs. Entry at $48.32 leverages institutional accumulation to capture long-term upside in the healthcare REIT space. Risk: Macro sensitivity to interest rate shifts or tenant credit restructurings. | |
| LUNR | 8 | 1.1% | $8.8M | LUNR BULL $35.5C May 29 '26. Capitalizing on momentum from record Q1 earnings and the May 18 announcement of prime contractor status for NASA's LROC/ShadowCam. Institutional positioning likely front-runs the May 22 Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) update. Entry near $33.50 with a $41 target. Risk: Sector-wide volatility ahead of the June 12 SpaceX IPO. | |
| LMT | 8 | 2.3% | $19.4M | LMT BULL $660C Jun 05 '26. Shares are staging a technical reversal following an $879.1M F-35 contract award and successful 'Balikatan 2026' tech demonstrations, which have effectively neutralized the impact of recent analyst downgrades. Entry near $528.31 as the stock recaptures momentum within a top-performing Industrials sector cluster. Risk: Extreme theta decay due to the highly ambitious 25% OTM strike and short duration. | |
| INTU | 8 | 3.0% | $51.1M | INTU BULL $465C Jun 18 '26. The stock is positioning for a major trend reversal ahead of Q3 earnings on May 20, supported by a Zacks Rank #2 upgrade and a pivot toward high-margin AI enterprise services. Entry near $403.16 with a target of $465+ as the stock recovers from its 40% YTD drawdown. Risk: Post-earnings 'sell the news' volatility or negative guidance regarding Mailchimp stagnation. | |
| CME | 8 | 2.1% | $119.1M | CME BULL $307.5C Jun 18 '26. The stock is breaking out of its recent range as the market rewards its aggressive pivot into AI infrastructure and digital asset futures, which represent multi-trillion dollar addressable markets. Entry near $305.12 with a $325 target. Risk: Regulatory friction for new compute futures or a broader contraction in market volatility (VIX). | |
| TGT | 7 | 1.5% | $47.9M | TGT BULL $131C Jun 18 '26. Institutional flow is aggressively front-running the May 20 earnings report following Telsey's price target hike to $148 and positive traffic data from Placer.ai. Entry near $123.40 with a target of $135+ post-earnings. Risk: Implied volatility is high with an 8.7% expected move, making the position vulnerable to a 'sell the news' reaction if guidance doesn't exceed the now-elevated expectations. | |
| RKLB | 7 | 4.5% | $88.2M | RKLB BULL $139C Jun 12 '26. The stock is benefiting from idiosyncratic momentum in the Industrials sector as it clears technical hurdles for the Neutron program and NASA mission schedule. Entry near $131.16 with a price target of $152. Risk: Potential launch delays or engine test anomalies causing short-term volatility. | |
| PSX | 7 | 2.0% | $34.5M | PSX BULL $205C Jun 18 '26. The trade capitalizes on idiosyncratic strength from the Western Gateway Pipeline project and a robust post-earnings recovery. Entry near $179.80 targets a breakout above the $190 psychological resistance toward the $205 strike. Risk: Broad energy sector weakness or a sudden contraction in refining spreads. | |
| ON | 7 | 3.0% | $5.1M | ON BULL $113C Jun 18 '26. This position exploits a healthy technical pullback to build exposure to a top-tier semiconductor growth story at a discount to recent highs. Entry near $109 aligns with institutional flow targeting the 2026 AI infrastructure expansion. Risk: Potential for further valuation compression if broader Technology sector rotation accelerates. | |
| KTOS | 7 | 5.1% | $2.1M | KTOS BULL $61C Jun 18 '26. Institutional LEAPS flow is positioning for a fundamental recovery after a 23% monthly drawdown, catalyzed by Noble Financial’s EPS estimate hike and a raised FY26 revenue guidance of $1.7B+. Entry near $54.22 targeting a return to the $61+ range as the company ramps hypersonic and unmanned programs. Risk: Potential dilution from the recent $393M shelf registration and a projected Q2 operating loss. | |
| HON | 7 | 1.9% | $4.2M | HON BULL $230C Jun 26 '26. The stock is emerging from a multi-month pullback to join a concentrated Industrials sector rotation, specifically positioning for the June 29 Aerospace spinoff catalyst. Entry near $217.23 with a $245.00 target as the conglomerate discount narrows in a calm volatility regime. Risk: Delays in the spinoff timeline or unexpected weakness in commercial aviation orders. | |
| DASH | 7 | 2.4% | $6.0M | DASH BULL $167.5C May 29 '26. The platform's successful diversification into retail via the Urban Outfitters partnership and positive institutional accumulation signals a shift in sentiment for this previously depressed growth name. Entry near $162.67 targets a return to the 50-day moving average and beyond as the market re-rates its non-restaurant delivery TAM. Risk: Margin pressure from continued heavy tech and international investment. | |
| COP | 7 | 1.8% | $41.4M | COP BULL $133C Jun 12 '26. The 30-year Alaska LNG deal provides long-term cash flow visibility that complements the current high-oil-price regime. Entry near $124.50 with a target of $145.00 based on consensus analyst price targets. Risk: Geopolitical de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz leading to a rapid cooling of crude premiums. | |
| ACN | 7 | 5.0% | $11.2M | ACN BULL $205C Jun 26 '26. Strategic AI partnerships with Stellantis and OpenAI provide a fundamental floor against recent federal contract headwinds and signal a shift toward high-margin AI services. Entry near $177.55 with a recovery target of $210 as the 'AI implementation' narrative gains institutional traction. Risk: Continued cuts to U.S. federal spending or slowing enterprise consulting demand. | |
| TPR | 6 | 1.4% | $5.1M | TPR BULL $137C May 29 '26. Institutional flow is capitalizing on a technical base at $130 following a fundamental guidance raise and a new Zacks Rank #1 upgrade. Entry near $131.17 with a target of $137.00 to capture a tactical momentum swing. Risk: Short-dated expiration requires immediate price follow-through and strength in the consumer cyclical sector. | |
| STX | 6 | 6.8% | $82.0M | STX BULL $805C Jun 26 '26. CEO comments regarding manufacturing restraint triggered a 'supply fear' sell-off, yet the underlying AI storage narrative remains secularly strong with analysts like Evercore recently raising targets to $1,000. This trade captures a recovery as the market realizes supply-side constraints will likely bolster HDD pricing power and protect record margins through 2026. Risk: Persistent high interest rates impacting tech multiples or accelerated competition from enterprise flash storage. | |
| SNOW | 6 | 4.8% | $36.9M | SNOW BULL $172.5C Jun 18 '26. Bullish institutional flow of $26.3M aligns with positive channel checks and a reiterated $325 price target, signaling a high-conviction entry into the Technology sector's current rotation. The setup targets a technical breakout from a multi-month downtrend as the market rerates Snowflake's AI monetization potential. Entry near $164 with a $185 target. Risk: Consumption-based revenue volatility in the upcoming earnings report. | |
| PSTL | 6 | 2.5% | $734K | PSTL BULL $22.5C Jun 18 '26. This trade capitalizes on the momentum from a Jefferies price target hike to $27 and a raised 2026 guidance, positioning the ticker as a leader in the current REIT sector rotation. Entry near $23.24 offers a high-delta exposure to a technical breakout toward the $27 analyst objective. Risk: Macro shifts in interest rate expectations that could dampen the valuation of yield-sensitive real estate assets. | |
| PANW | 6 | 2.1% | $38.1M | PANW BULL $252.5C Jun 18 '26. Momentum is accelerating following Mizuho's price target hike to $265 and the strategic rollout of the Idira AI-security suite. This institutional flow suggests a high-conviction bet on a sustained breakout above the $250 psychological resistance level. Entry near $247.55 with a $265 target. Risk: Broad tech sector rotation or a failure to maintain the post-upgrade volume. | |
| OSCR | 6 | 8.0% | $3.7M | OSCR BULL $27.5C Jun 05 '26. Fundamental momentum from the Q1 earnings beat and a series of price target hikes to $30.00 suggest the current rally has institutional legs. Entry near $25.30 with a target of $28.50 before the June expiry. Risk: High implied volatility post-earnings and potential profit-taking at the $25.50 resistance level. | |
| MRVL | 6 | 4.3% | $66.6M | MRVL BULL $182.5C Jun 18 '26. Institutional accumulation is front-running the May 27 earnings report following a 4.2% technical pullback that ignored recent price target hikes to $200. Entry near $168 provides a favorable risk-reward for a move toward the $182.5 strike as the market re-focuses on the 50% growth forecast in AI interconnects. Risk: Broad semiconductor sector cooling or a more hawkish macro shift before the catalyst date. | |
| MDLZ | 6 | 2.0% | $1.0M | MDLZ BULL $62C Jun 05 '26. The stock is breaking out of a consolidation pattern as the market re-rates the name following its recent Q1 beat and reaffirmed 2026 guidance. Institutional flow is positioning for a move toward the $67 consensus target, supported by a calm VIX environment and a rotation into the 'Other' sector cluster. Entry near $61.64 with a primary target of $64.50. Risk: Renewed spikes in cocoa commodity pricing or continued volume softness in North American biscuits. | |
| MDB | 6 | 6.3% | $50.4M | MDB BULL $400C Jun 12 '26. High-conviction institutional flow is front-running the May 28 earnings catalyst following a wave of bullish analyst revisions centered on AI-driven Atlas re-acceleration. With the stock breaking out of its recent range and Citi targeting $450, this $400 strike offers a leveraged play on a post-earnings volatility expansion and sector rotation into high-beta software. Risk: Potential Atlas consumption prudence in guidance or broader tech sector weakness. | |
| LRCX | 6 | 2.1% | $29.1M | LRCX BULL $287.5C Jun 05 '26. Institutional flow is aggressively buying the dip caused by macro-driven sector weakness and rare earth supply concerns, ignoring short-term noise in favor of the company's raised 2026 WFE guidance. Entry near $277.96 with a target above $300 as the market refocuses on the AI-led memory crunch tailwinds. Risk: Escalating US-China trade restrictions impacting wafer-fab equipment exports. | |
| LLY | 6 | 1.6% | $57.6M | LLY BULL $1025C Jun 18 '26. Institutional conviction remains high as traders look past a one-time legal award to focus on the massive Q1 earnings beat and $4.5B manufacturing expansion. Entry near $988 provides a favorable risk-reward for a recovery toward the $1,025 strike as the market re-focuses on the raised FY2026 guidance. Risk: Persistent competitive pressure in the oral GLP-1 segment from Novo Nordisk. | |
| GTLB | 6 | 6.3% | $2.4M | GTLB BULL $26.5C Jun 18 '26. The expansion of the Anthropic partnership provides a concrete catalyst for AI-driven revenue growth, effectively bottoming the stock after its May restructuring. Entry at current levels targets a return to the $30 range as the 'Duo Agent' narrative gains institutional traction. Risk: Sustained high interest rates impacting high-multiple software valuations. | |
| FLY | 6 | 8.8% | $6.6M | FLY BULL $53C Jun 12 '26. The move is fueled by sector-wide momentum as space stocks re-rate on SpaceX IPO rumors and Firefly's strong $1.3B backlog visibility. Entry near $43.95 with a $53 target. Risk: Sentiment reversal if IPO rumors dissipate or broader market volatility spikes. | |
| EPD | 6 | 1.3% | $3.5M | EPD BULL $41C Jun 05 '26. The stock's breakout to 52-week highs coincides with a heavy investor conference schedule and bullish institutional positioning in long-dated calls, targeting the upper end of the $41-$44 analyst range. Entry near current levels offers exposure to a compounding yield play with technical tailwinds. Risk: Broad energy sector weakness or a failure to sustain the $39 breakout level. | |
| DELL | 6 | 1.2% | $42.4M | DELL BULL $255C Jun 26 '26. The current consolidation during the DTW 2026 conference offers a tactical entry as institutions front-run a projected earnings beat fueled by 'Agentic AI' demand and a $49B backlog. As part of the dominant Technology sector cluster today, the bullish flow aligns with the broader market regime of low volatility and sector concentration. Entry near $238 with a $280 target. Risk: Potential 'sell the news' volatility if Q1 guidance does not exceed the elevated analyst bar. | |
| CIEN | 6 | 4.8% | $30.1M | CIEN BULL $585C Jun 05 '26. Massive $20.9M institutional call accumulation suggests the -4.8% slide is a tactical liquidity event ahead of the June 4 earnings catalyst. With analysts at Citi and Stifel recently upping targets to $658 and $585 respectively, this flow is positioning for a rapid recovery as AI-driven optical demand remains robust despite macro headwinds. Entry near $524.53 with a target of $585; risk is a continued rise in yields or a surprise guidance cut on earnings day. | |
| AMAT | 6 | 5.4% | $46.9M | AMAT BULL $427.5C Jun 05 '26. Institutional conviction is surfacing after a 'sell the news' reaction to a record Q2 beat and a 30% equipment growth guidance raise for 2026. Entry near $413.57 with a $450 target as the stock recovers toward its recent 52-week highs. Risk: Continued macro-driven multiple compression or a broader semiconductor sector rotation. | |
| ALAB | 6 | 6.7% | $20.4M | ALAB BULL $245C Jun 18 '26. Institutional buyers are aggressively absorbing the 6.7% pullback, treating it as a technical reset for this high-conviction AI connectivity leader. Entry near $215.58 with a target of $265. Risk: Persistent sector-wide valuation compression in the semiconductor space. | |
| AKAM | 6 | 3.2% | $6.7M | AKAM BULL $172.5C Jun 18 '26. The financing-led pullback provides a tactical entry point to follow institutional buyers who are betting on the company's AI infrastructure pivot and a $350M buyback floor. Entry near $150.77 with a primary target of $175. Risk: Sustained selling pressure from convertible arbitrageurs or broader volatility in high-duration technology stocks. | |
| SPGI | 5 | 3.5% | $7.5M | SPGI BULL $380C Jun 26 '26. Position leverages the mid-2026 Mobility spin-off catalyst and recent $2.5B financing milestone which clarifies the post-separation capital structure. Entry near $417 with a $550 consensus analyst target. Risk: Delays in spin-off execution or broader market volatility impacting financial services multiples. | |
| ETN | 5 | 4.3% | $39.8M | ETN BULL $385C Jun 05 '26. This name sits within the highly concentrated Industrials sector cluster and its bullish flow stands out against today's mixed market scan, signaling idiosyncratic strength. The trade leverages a macro-driven pullback in a high-conviction AI infrastructure play with record backlogs and expanding margins. Entry near $382 with a target of $410. Risk: Persistent elevation in Treasury yields forcing further multiple compression. | |
| CL | 5 | 2.0% | $1.8M | CL BULL $93C Jun 05 '26. Exposure leverages the post-earnings momentum and analyst revisions toward $100 following a Q1 beat driven by international strength. Entry near $89.92 as the stock clears its 50-day moving average, targeting the $96-99 range. Risk: Persistent volume declines in North America or a sudden spike in raw material costs. | |
| HSY | 4 | 2.5% | $1.4M | HSY BULL $210C May 29 '26. Institutional flow is positioning for a long-term recovery following a Q1 earnings beat and bullish analyst commentary from TD Cowen. Entry near $191.73 with a $210.00 target. Risk: Persistent cocoa price inflation or consumer pushback on candy pricing. | |
| GD | 4 | 2.3% | $1.1M | ||
| BBY | 4 | 2.8% | $2.3M | BBY BULL $63C Jun 12 '26. The stock is rebounding from 52-week lows as the GTA VI pre-order cycle provides a significant tailwind for the high-margin gaming category. Institutional positioning suggests a bullish run-up into the May 27 earnings announcement. Entry near $57.88 with a $63.00 target. Risk: Broader retail sector weakness or disappointing pre-order conversion. | |
| AVAV | 4 | 2.1% | $4.6M | AVAV BULL $177.5C Jun 18 '26. The stock is poised for a technical breakout from a major support floor at $160, catalyzed by strong backlog visibility and the pivot toward autonomous electronic warfare systems. Entry near $161.52 targeting a gap fill toward $178. Risk: Q3 earnings volatility or continued margin pressure from the BlueHalo integration. | |
| BOOT | 2 | 1.9% | $2.0M | BOOT BULL $140C Jun 18 '26. Institutional flow is capitalizing on a post-earnings retracement following a significant EPS beat and raised FY27 guidance. Entry near $141 with a target of $175 based on the long-term store expansion narrative. Risk: Macro-driven consumer slowdown affecting specialty retail margins. | |
| AZO | 2 | 1.3% | $16.0M | AZO BULL $3990C Jun 18 '26. Institutional flow is front-running the Q3 earnings catalyst on May 26, showing high-conviction bullishness despite a mixed macro environment. With the stock recovering from a May dip and analysts maintaining a 'Strong Buy' consensus near $4,300, the $9.9M flow suggests a directional play for a pre-earnings rally. Risk: High-beta retail sensitivity to macro data if inflation prints surprise before the earnings date. |
| Ticker | Score | Move | Flow | Thesis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPST | 8 | 5.5% | $2.4M | UPST BEAR $26P Jun 18 '26. Fading the recent insider-buy-driven bounce as the massive $0.46 EPS miss and rising 10-year yields (4.49%) create a toxic fundamental backdrop for high-beta fintech names. Entry near $27.94 targets a retest of the multi-year lows near $24. Risk: Continued aggressive insider buying or a surprise dovish pivot in macro inflation data. | |
| DUOL | 8 | 1.6% | $9.1M | DUOL BEAR $113P Jun 12 '26. Sitting within the session's most concentrated 'Other' sector cluster, DUOL is seeing heavy institutional flow fading its 1.6% bounce to position for a retest of the $90-$97 analyst price target floor. The trade capitalizes on the 'beat and bleed' earnings overhang where weak guidance remains the dominant fundamental driver. Risk: A broader recovery in high-growth software names could trigger a short-covering squeeze. | |
| CRCL | 8 | 1.8% | $39.9M | CRCL BEAR $106P Jun 12 '26. The massive institutional put flow coincides with a contraction in USDC market share and a recent cut to 2026 EPS estimates by consensus analysts. Entry near $111.39 targets a break of the $109 psychological support toward the $106 level as the 'Other' sector experiences rotation. Risk: A sudden reversal in Treasury yields could bolster Circle's interest income margins and squeeze short positions. | |
| COIN | 8 | 2.9% | $107.8M | COIN BEAR $187.5P Jun 05 '26. Bearish momentum is accelerating following a significant Q1 earnings miss and a 23% plunge in trading volumes, signaling a fundamental breakdown in the retail-driven revenue model. With the stock sitting just above key support at $189, institutional flow is aggressively positioning for a breach of the $187.5 level. Risk: A 'buy the news' reaction to the imminent SEC innovation exemption framework or a sharp recovery in Bitcoin spot prices. | |
| APP | 8 | 1.5% | $90.7M | APP BEAR $477.5P Jun 05 '26. This bearish setup sits within the highly concentrated Technology sector cluster but disagrees with the broader mixed market scan, signaling a high-conviction idiosyncratic play. Institutional flow is likely targeting a breach of the $480 support level as regulatory overhangs and margin compression fears from the June Axon launch intensify. Entry near $492.38 with a target below $477.5. Risk: A positive resolution to the SEC probe or a short-squeeze on analyst upgrades. | |
| INOD | 7 | 1.5% | $5.6M | INOD BEAR $86.5P May 29 '26. The trade capitalizes on the massive $23.7M insider sale by CEO Jack Abuhoff immediately following a parabolic 100% monthly run-up. Institutional flow is aggressively directional, betting on a mean-reversion correction as the post-earnings momentum exhausts. Risk: A broader AI sector surge could provide temporary support at the $90 psychological level. | |
| CRDO | 7 | 8.7% | $28.8M | CRDO BEAR $152.5P Jun 18 '26. The ticker is a primary laggard in the Technology sector cluster today, breaking below key support as the AI infrastructure premium undergoes a sharp repricing. Institutional flow is aggressively targeting the post-earnings window, signaling a directional bet that the recent 9% slide has not yet fully accounted for upcoming guidance risks. Entry near $156.27 with a target of $142. Risk: Broader sector recovery or better-than-expected 800G ramp commentary. | |
| CIFR | 7 | 6.0% | $11.1M | CIFR BEAR $20P Jun 26 '26. The stock's failure to maintain its AI-driven rally following a Q1 earnings double-miss and significant insider selling creates a high-probability short setup as the ticker breaks below key support levels. Entry near $19.12 with a target toward the $15 support zone. Risk: A sudden recovery in Bitcoin prices or accelerated delivery of contracted hyperscale capacity. | |
| CAR | 7 | 2.6% | $99.7M | CAR BEAR $138P Jun 18 '26. Institutional conviction is high as the ticker sits within the heavily-concentrated Industrials sector cluster while underperforming the broader 'mixed' market sentiment. Entry near $146.28 targets a slide toward the $138 level, aligning with recent analyst downgrades and high leverage risks. Risk: High-beta nature of the stock allows for rapid intraday short squeezes if macro travel data improves. | |
| ABT | 7 | 3.9% | $6.7M | ABT BEAR $88P Jun 05 '26. Institutional flow is fading the post-earnings relief rally, using the 3.9% bounce to layer on long-term downside protection against integration risks and high interest expenses from the $20B senior notes offering. While the Exact Sciences deal provides a long-term diagnostics beachhead, the immediate EPS dilution and technical resistance near the $90 level make this an ideal entry for a defensive play. Risk: Sustained breakout above $93 if synergy realizations exceed the conservative $100M guidance. | |
| VST | 6 | 1.8% | $7.2M | VST BEAR $137P Jun 18 '26. Technical breakdown is accelerating as the stock fails to respond to fundamental beats, signaling a shift from growth-momentum to a value-reset phase. Entry near $136.75 targeting a move toward the $115 psychological support. Risk: Sharp sector-wide recovery in independent power producers or a major nuclear policy catalyst. | |
| MRNA | 6 | 1.6% | $7.3M | MRNA BEAR $48.5P May 29 '26. Capitalize on the exhaustion of the recent 20% non-fundamental surge as price action breaks below the $48.40 insider selling level. Target a move toward the primary support at $44.37 as the stock returns to its pre-rally valuation. Risk: Positive clinical trial updates or regulatory news regarding the mCOMBRIAX combination vaccine. | |
| LITE | 6 | 8.5% | $180.0M | LITE BEAR $905P Jun 12 '26. The stock has entered a post-index-inclusion hangover, with technical exhaustion meeting heavy insider liquidation near the $1,000 psychological level. Entry near $885 spot targets a deeper retracement toward the $800 support level as momentum cools. Risk: Strong AI infrastructure demand or further analyst upgrades could spark a 'dip-buying' squeeze back toward $950. | |
| ZM | 5 | 1.2% | $4.3M | ZM BEAR $94P Jun 12 '26. Institutional positioning is aggressively bearish ahead of the May 21 earnings report, coinciding with significant stake reductions by major funds and ongoing insider selling. With the stock trading at a 33% premium to its intrinsic GF Value, the $1.9M flow anticipates a valuation reset. Entry near $98.87 with a target of $89. Risk: Surprise AI monetization guidance or a short-dated short squeeze. | |
| WGS | 5 | 4.8% | $7.0M | WGS BEAR $43P May 29 '26. Fading the recent relief rally as the stock remains structurally impaired by a significant 2026 revenue guidance downgrade and multiple law firm investigations into potential securities fraud. Entry near $42.69 with a target of $38.50 as the technical bounce exhausts. Risk: Significant insider buying from Corvex Management and ARK Investment could provide a support floor near the $38-40 range. | |
| WDC | 5 | 5.6% | $68.4M | WDC BEAR $435P Jun 18 '26. This bearish flow disagrees with the mixed scan plurality but sits within the highly concentrated Technology sector cluster as the AI storage narrative faces a valuation reset. Entry near $458.68 with a target of $410 as the stock breaks below recent support levels. Risk: A sector-wide recovery driven by unexpected NAND price hikes or cooling inflation data. | |
| VSEC | 5 | 1.1% | $1.8M | VSEC BEAR $160P Jun 18 '26. The stock is undergoing a violent mean-reversion following an 8-day slide that has wiped out $1.1B in market cap, significantly underperforming the broader Industrials sector. Entry near $167.93 targets a test of the $160 psychological support as the LEAPS put flow indicates long-term institutional skepticism. Risk: A 'dead cat bounce' or short-covering rally triggered by the extreme oversold conditions and high analyst price targets. | |
| VRT | 5 | 7.8% | $52.5M | VRT BEAR $342.5P Jun 18 '26. After a 115% YTD rally, the trend has broken on news of heavy insider selling and a Zacks downgrade, signaling that the valuation has reached a local ceiling. Institutional flow of $20.6M into June puts suggests a bet on a deeper retracement toward the $314 consensus price target. Risk: Extreme AI sector strength could spark an aggressive 'buy the dip' reaction before the correction fully materializes. | |
| KKR | 5 | 1.0% | $4.0M | KKR BEAR $91P Jun 05 '26. Recent idiosyncratic weakness stems from a 9.9% NAV drop at affiliate FSK, forcing KKR into a $300M support maneuver that signals broader private credit stress and potential balance sheet drag. Entry near $96 with a target of $91 as the market prices in the cost of stabilizing the credit portfolio. Risk: Broad financial sector rally or higher-than-expected recovery in private asset valuations. | |
| GM | 5 | 2.0% | $2.5M | GM BEAR $69P Jun 26 '26. The stock is underperforming the broader market as it navigates a costly $6B pivot in its EV strategy and regulatory headwinds from data privacy settlements. Entry near current levels as the stock breaks below key moving averages with institutional conviction targeting the $69 support zone. Risk: Potential short-term bounce if ICE vehicle sales data exceeds lowered expectations. | |
| DG | 5 | 3.8% | $9.7M | DG BEAR $104P May 29 '26. The recent 3.8% rally is a technical mean-reversion from oversold conditions (RSI < 30) that faces significant macro headwinds from elevated energy prices. Institutional flow of $7.1M in short-dated puts indicates a high-conviction bet that the stock will fail to hold these gains prior to the June 2nd earnings announcement. Entry near $106.23 with a target of $102. Risk: Broader retail sector strength or a sharp decline in oil prices. | |
| W | 4 | 1.8% | $26.6M | W BEAR $58P Jun 18 '26. Institutional conviction is heavily weighted to the downside as traders fade today's relief bounce following bearish sentiment from founder selling and increased debt obligations. Entry near $59.26 targets a break below the $58 support level as the stock's technical posture remains weak. Risk: Positive volatility from the Cincinnati flagship store expansion or a broader short-covering rally in the retail sector. | |
| TLN | 4 | 3.0% | $6.0M | TLN BEAR $325P Jun 18 '26. Fundamental deterioration from the Q1 earnings miss and insider liquidation has broken the stock's technical uptrend, aligning with the bearish side of today's mixed scan. This position targets a continuation of the valuation reset within the 'Other' (Utilities) sector cluster as the stock tests $300 support. Risk: Short-term technical bounce from oversold levels or sector-wide utility rotation. | |
| RCL | 4 | 2.6% | $6.7M | RCL BEAR $250P Jun 05 '26. Analyst downward revisions to Q3 EPS and regulatory hurdles concerning the Mexico water park project provide a strong idiosyncratic catalyst for a break below key psychological support. Entry near $252.59 with a target of $242.00. Risk: A broader recovery in the consumer discretionary sector or a sharp reversal in crude oil prices. | |
| MDT | 4 | 1.5% | $2.2M | MDT BEAR $77P Jun 26 '26. This idiosyncratic bearish setup sits within the dominant 'Other' sector cluster but diverges from the broader mixed scan sentiment by targeting a post-earnings breakdown. Entry near $77.32 anticipates a move toward $74 as the market digests recent price target cuts from UBS and Truist. Risk: A positive earnings surprise on May 20 could trigger a rapid reversal. | |
| LULU | 4 | 1.3% | $42.0M | LULU BEAR $114P Jun 18 '26. Institutional flow is aggressively fading the minor relief bounce as the proxy battle with founder Chip Wilson reaches a fever pitch and the stock languishes at 2018 levels. Entry near current spot $120.26 targeting a break below the $118 support level. Risk: A surprise settlement with Wilson or a short-covering rally ahead of the June 25 shareholder meeting. | |
| CHWY | 4 | 1.8% | $2.5M | CHWY BEAR $20.5P Jun 05 '26. Institutional flow is positioning for a structural breakdown below the $21 support floor as the stock remains mired in a technical bear market. The $2.2M bearish bet in long-dated LEAPS suggests that despite the recent 1.8% bounce, the smart money is fading the 'undervalued' narrative ahead of the upcoming Q1 earnings call. Risk: High short interest could trigger a squeeze if the earnings guidance provides a surprise beat. | |
| AEHR | 4 | 15.8% | $6.2M | AEHR BEAR $82P Jun 05 '26. The stock is undergoing a significant mean-reversion event after breaking technical support, fueled by a 'Strong Sell' rating and heavy insider exits. Entry near $83.57 targeting the $75 level as the crowded AI-testing trade unwinds. Risk: A relief bounce if the broader Technology sector (a top-concentrated sector today) sees a sharp intraday recovery. | |
| ULTA | 3 | 2.9% | $12.2M | ULTA BEAR $465P Jun 26 '26. The stock's failure to maintain the $480 handle amid a broader shift away from discretionary retail suggests a technical breakdown is underway. Entry near $479.87 with a target of $450 as the name underperforms the mixed broader market scan. Risk: A sudden cooling in inflation data that revitalizes consumer discretionary spending. | |
| RH | 3 | 2.0% | $4.1M | RH BEAR $118P Jun 05 '26. The stock is entrenched in a fundamental downtrend, reinforced by a Zacks #5 rating and persistent downward EPS revisions reflecting weak luxury furniture demand. Entry near $120.72 with a target of $108 to retest recent 52-week lows. Risk: High short interest (27.5%) could trigger a squeeze on any positive macro housing data. | |
| NPO | 3 | 1.6% | $2.8M | NPO BEAR $290P Jun 18 '26. This bearish flow diverges from the day's dominant mixed scan but sits within the highly concentrated Industrials sector cluster, suggesting a specific bet on sector exhaustion. With the stock trading at a significant premium after a 43% YTD run, the $1.1M put position targets a retracement to the $290 level as institutional momentum stalls. Risk: Continued strength in the semiconductor cycle could override technical overextension. | |
| CPB | 3 | 1.2% | $1.5M | CPB BEAR $20.5P May 29 '26. Fading the minor 1.2% bounce as structural headwinds in the packaged food sector and a 'Reduce' analyst consensus signal further downside. Entry near $20.34 with a primary target of $18.00, aligning with the lowest Wall Street price targets. Risk: Extended rotation into defensive staples if broader market volatility spikes. | |
| FIX | 2 | 7.2% | $9.0M | FIX BEAR $1610P Jun 18 '26. The bearish flow aligns with the Industrials sector concentration in today's scan, signaling a broader rotation out of rate-sensitive infrastructure plays as yields climb. Entry near $1854.43 targets a mean-reversion test of the 50-day moving average ($1610) amid significant insider selling and institutional profit-taking. Risk: A sharp short-covering rally if the 10-year yield retreats below 4.3%. | |
| DPZ | 2 | 1.9% | $3.6M | DPZ BEAR $250P Jun 18 '26. The downward revision of U.S. sales targets and the total exit of Berkshire Hathaway from the stock have broken the long-term growth narrative. Entry near the $308 level captures a weak technical bounce that faces heavy institutional resistance via the $3.2M put flow. Risk: The newly authorized $1B share buyback program could provide a temporary floor near the $300 psychological level. | |
| BTDR | 2 | 1.1% | $2.7M | BTDR BEAR $12P Jun 18 '26. Capitalize on the structural bearish shift following a double-miss in Q1 earnings and downward revisions to long-term growth targets. Entry near $13.15 provides exposure to a valuation reset as the market prices in a projected 43% annual earnings decline through 2028. Risk: A macro-driven Bitcoin rally could trigger a short squeeze given the 22.8% float currently shorted. | |
| AXON | 2 | 2.8% | $11.3M | AXON BEAR $402.5P Jun 18 '26. Institutional flow is aggressively fading the recent +2.8% move, which was driven by a $153M contract win and AI-sector tailwinds. While the fundamental 'beat and raise' story is intact, the $8.8M bearish block indicates smart money is protecting against a valuation-led reversal in a calm VIX regime. Entry near $399 targeting a retracement to support levels. Risk: Continued institutional rotation into the Industrials sector could provide an unexpected floor for the stock. | |
| RACE | 1 | 1.1% | $1.9M | RACE BEAR $280P Jun 26 '26. Institutional flow is targeting a break below the recent buyback support zone near $280 as long-term valuation concerns clash with current market pricing. Entry near $324 for a macro hedge against luxury sector multiple compression. Risk: Sustained buyback volume from the €3.5B program provides a hard floor for the stock. | |
| IDCC | 1 | 1.4% | $1.9M | IDCC BEAR $260P Jun 18 '26. Bearish institutional flow is capitalizing on a minor +1.4% relief bounce to position for further downside following a major Q2 guidance miss ($1.41-$1.60 EPS vs. $2.03 consensus). The 57% surge in operating expenses and licensing uncertainty create a structural headwind that outweighs recent patent wins. Entry near $263.85 with a target of $230. Risk: Unexpectedly high catch-up revenue from pending litigation. |