Whales with a substantial amount of capital have been notably bullish on Duke Energy.
Analysis of the options history for Duke Energy (DUK) has revealed 13 trades.
Reviewing the details of each trade manifests that 46% of investors initiated trades with bullish expectations, while 23% had bearish sentiments.
Out of the identified trades, 2 were puts totaling $135,780, and 11 were calls totaling $1,805,696.
Forecasted Price Movements
Considering the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it is apparent that whales have set their sights on a price range between $50.0 and $120.0 for Duke Energy in the past 3 months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Examining the volume and open interest is a strategic move in the options trading realm. This data aids in monitoring the liquidity and interest for Duke Energy’s options at specified strike prices. Below, we track the progression of volume and open interest of both calls and puts for all whale trades within a strike price range of $50.0 to $120.0 over the last 30 days.
Recent Options Trading Activities
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUK | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/18/26 | $66.0 | $61.1 | $63.7 | $50.00 | $433.1K | 0 | 196 |
| DUK | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $39.0 | $38.2 | $39.0 | $75.00 | $265.2K | 176 | 68 |
| DUK | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 06/18/26 | $63.4 | $61.0 | $63.39 | $50.00 | $240.9K | 0 | 98 |
| DUK | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 06/18/26 | $46.5 | $41.9 | $43.6 | $70.00 | $183.1K | 82 | 62 |
| DUK | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/18/26 | $66.0 | $61.0 | $63.7 | $50.00 | $127.4K | 0 | 128 |
About Duke Energy
Duke Energy stands as one of the leading U.S. utilities, serving 8.2 million customers with electricity across the Carolinas, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky. Furthermore, its natural gas utilities cater to over 1.6 million customers.
Current Position of Duke Energy
- With a trading volume of 1,715,887, DUK’s price has risen by 0.37%, now at $112.72.
- Current RSI readings suggest that the stock may be approaching an overbought territory.
- The upcoming earnings report is slated for 73 days from today.
Expert Analysis on Duke Energy
A total of 5 market experts have recently provided ratings for Duke Energy, with an average target price of $114.2.
- Goldman Sachs’ analyst maintains a Neutral rating for Duke Energy, targeting a price level of $113.
- Scotiabank’s analyst upholds a Sector Perform rating for Duke Energy, with a target price of $104.
- Wells Fargo’s analyst retains an Overweight rating on Duke Energy, aiming for a price of $122.
- Evercore ISI Group’s analyst continues his Outperform rating with a price target of $115 for Duke Energy.
- Keybanc’s analyst sticks to an Overweight rating for Duke Energy, targeting a price of $117.
Options trading carries a higher risk compared to stock trading but features greater profit potential. Seasoned options traders mitigate this risk through continuous education, strategic trade entries and exits, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market developments.
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