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PACS

BULL

2026-07-08

Overnight Institutional Flow Signal · Other

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This is one candidate from GammaRips' nightly scan of about 3,500 optionable US stocks, curated into a small high-signal pool and tracked to its outcome. Data, not a recommendation. New here? See how the pool is built → Or put your AI agent on this data →

Score

7/10

Move

3.0%

Flow

$1.2M

Engine Flags(1/5 patterns matched — diagnostic, not a trade signal)

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Strong Call FlowAggressive bullish accumulation

AI Trade Thesis

PACS BULL $50C Aug 21 '26. Institutional options flow concentrated heavily in the out-of-the-money $50 call strike with an expiration of August 21, 2026, capturing a premium of $1,141,575 following a minor -3.0% decline in the underlying spot price to $43.62. This aggressive posture leverages the momentum from PACS Group's massive 34-facility portfolio acquisition and robust fundamental expansion. Risk factor: The primary operational headwinds include the integration of highly leveraged healthcare real estate assets and navigating active regulatory scrutiny in the skilled nursing sector.

Flow Breakdown

Call Volume

$1.1M

Put Volume

$19K

Flow Intent

DIRECTIONAL

Catalyst

M&A

More Bullish Flow · 2026-07-08

SLM9/10 VSH8/10 ELF7/10 VSTS6/10 STUB6/10 PM6/10

Engine-Selected Contract

ContractO:PACS260821C00050000

Strike$50.00

Expiration2026-08-21

Contract Score9.245/10

Risk/Reward0.2:1

Delta0.35

Key Levels

Resistance$45.89

Support$34.07

Price$43.62

SMA 50 / 200$37 / $31

52W Range$8 — $46

RSI (14)64

News & Catalyst Analysis

Key Headline

PACS Group to Acquire Operations of 34 Facilities Across Texas, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah

News Summary

PACS Group is experiencing robust fundamental momentum following its June 29, 2026, announcement to acquire the operations of 34 skilled nursing and senior living facilities across six western states. Despite a minor recent -3.0% pullback, institutional options flow remains highly constructive as the company continues to execute its aggressive acquisition-driven growth strategy. This expanding operational footprint, paired with a solid Q1 earnings beat and raised full-year guidance, suggests that institutional buyers are viewing the short-term dip as an attractive entry point to position for long-term upside.

Flow Intent Analysis

The positioning is anticipatory and directional, establishing a large bullish premium block at a $50 strike well above the current spot price of $43.62, aiming to capture the next leg of expansion-driven upside rather than hedging a sudden downside event.

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