Uncover Key Thursday Option Moves: DAR, AVXL, and LULU in Focus
High options trading volume was reported for several key companies within the Russell 3000 index, notably Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR), Anavex Life Sciences Corp (AVXL), and lululemon athletica inc (LULU). These activities indicate strong investor interest and highlight significant market movements.
Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)
Darling Ingredients Inc’s options trading reached a notable 25,836 contracts, which corresponds to approximately 2.6 million underlying shares. This volume represents about 105.2% of DAR’s average daily trading volume of 2.5 million shares over the past month.
The $45 strike call option expiring on January 16, 2026, was particularly active, with 8,706 contracts exchanged, equating to approximately 870,600 underlying shares.
Darling’s Trading Activity Summary
- Volume: 25,836 contracts
- Shares Traded: 2.6 million
- Average Daily Volume: 2.5 million
- Active Strike Price: $45 call option
- Expiration Date: January 16, 2026
- Contracts for Active Strike: 8,706
Anavex Life Sciences Corp (AVXL)
Anavex Life Sciences reported options trading volume of 12,686 contracts, reflecting approximately 1.3 million underlying shares. This figure constitutes about 96.7% of AVXL’s average daily trading volume, which is also 1.3 million shares.
The $7 strike put option, expiring on November 21, 2025, saw notable activity, with 6,412 contracts trading, representing around 641,200 underlying shares.
AVXL Trading Activity Summary
- Volume: 12,686 contracts
- Shares Traded: 1.3 million
- Average Daily Volume: 1.3 million
- Active Strike Price: $7 put option
- Expiration Date: November 21, 2025
- Contracts for Active Strike: 6,412
lululemon athletica inc (LULU)
Options trading volume for lululemon athletica inc reached 32,041 contracts today, approximating 3.2 million underlying shares. This figure accounts for 76.8% of LULU’s average daily trading volume over the past month, standing at 4.2 million shares.
Notably, the $320 strike put option, which is set to expire on January 16, 2026, witnessed significant trading activity with 5,250 contracts exchanged, representing about 525,000 underlying shares.
LULU Trading Activity Summary
- Volume: 32,041 contracts
- Shares Traded: 3.2 million
- Average Daily Volume: 4.2 million
- Active Strike Price: $320 put option
- Expiration Date: January 16, 2026
- Contracts for Active Strike: 5,250
These trading volumes reflect dynamic shareholder engagement and can influence the market strategy of these companies in the future. Investors looking to track these options should consult Emegypt for detailed analysis and updates.
