Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Boeing (NYSE:BA), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in BA usually suggests something big is about to happen.

We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 31 extraordinary options activities for Boeing. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.

The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 29% leaning bullish and 38% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $506,680, and 25 are calls, amounting to $1,198,077.

Projected Price Targets

Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $140.0 to $240.0 for Boeing over the recent three months.

Insights into Volume & Open Interest

In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Boeing stands at 3195.0, with a total volume reaching 7,945.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Boeing, situated within the strike price corridor from $140.0 to $240.0, throughout the last 30 days.

Boeing 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot

Largest Options Trades Observed:

About Boeing

Boeing is a major aerospace and defense firm. It operates in three segments: commercial airplanes; defense, space, and security; and Global services. Boeing's commercial airplanes segment competes with Airbus in the production of aircraft that can carry more than 130 passengers. Boeing's defense, space, and security segment competes with Lockheed, Northrop, and several other firms to create military aircraft, satellites, and weaponry. Global services provides aftermarket support to airlines.

In light of the recent options history for Boeing, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.

Boeing's Current Market Status

• With a trading volume of 1,516,950, the price of BA is up by 1.79%, reaching $173.83.
• Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.
• Next earnings report is scheduled for 22 days from now.

Professional Analyst Ratings for Boeing

2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $212.5.

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