Reading the Latest Moves in Okta’s Options Market
Investors have been watching Okta’s options flow closely, and lately the tilt has been bearish. Options activity doesn’t predict the future, but it can hint at where traders think risk and momentum are building.
In the most recent review of Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) options history, we counted 12 trades. About 33% leaned bullish, while roughly 66% signaled a bearish stance.
Across those trades, we saw 4 put contracts totaling about $190,898 and 8 call contracts amounting to roughly $399,069. The mix shows conviction on both sides—and enough size to matter for near-term sentiment.
Projected Price Range
Based on where volume and open interest have clustered, larger traders look to be aiming at a price window between $60.0 and $77.5 over the past few months. That range gives traders a reference point to plan entries, exits, and hedges around likely swings.
Volume and Open Interest
Volume shows what changed hands today; open interest shows what’s still on the books. Together, they help gauge liquidity and the level of attention around specific strikes in Okta’s chain. Over the last 30 days, we’ve tracked both for calls and puts within the strike band noted above to see where interest is building—and where it’s fading.
Notable Trades
A few stand-out prints for Okta include:
- CALL at $12.25 with a $65.00 strike, tagged bearish; total trade value $77.1K.
- PUT at $8.1 with a $77.50 strike, tagged bullish; total value $67.2K.
- BEARISH CALL at $12.1 at the same strike as above; trade size $64.1K.
- Another bearish CALL at $12.25, again at $65.00; total $58.8K.
- A bullish PUT at $8.1 with a $77.50 strike; total $48.6K.
About Okta
Okta builds cloud-native identity and access management tools for both employees and customers, helping organizations control secure access to digital resources. The company went public in 2017 and has continued expanding its platform for a range of stakeholders since then.
Okta’s Current Market Snapshot
- Recent trading volume: 2,877,202. Last price: $71.00, down 0.38%.
- RSI readings point to potentially oversold conditions.
- Next earnings are expected in approximately 78 days, a likely catalyst for price and activity.
What Analysts Are Saying
Over the past month, five analysts weighed in with an average price target of $101.2. Their latest calls:
- Citigroup: Neutral, $110 target.
- Wells Fargo: Equal-Weight, $90 target.
- Stifel: Buy, $108 target.
- BMO Capital: Market Perform, $103 target.
- Truist Securities: Hold, $95 target.
Options can cut both ways—risk and opportunity. Seasoned traders keep learning, stay flexible, and adjust as the tape changes. If you track Okta’s options flow, consider tools that deliver real-time alerts so you can respond quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the recent options flow for Okta more bullish or bearish?
It skews bearish. Of the 12 tracked trades, about 66% reflected a bearish view and roughly 33% leaned bullish.
What price range are larger traders signaling?
Recent activity suggests a targeted window between $60.0 and $77.5, based on where volume and open interest have concentrated over the past few months.
Which individual trades stood out?
Several notable prints include calls around the $65.00 strike priced near $12.25 with bearish tags, and puts at the $77.50 strike priced near $8.1 with bullish tags—each with trade values ranging from about $48.6K to $77.1K.
How is Okta trading right now?
Recent figures show a price of $71.00 (down 0.38%) on volume of 2,877,202. RSI readings point to potentially oversold conditions, and earnings are expected in about 78 days.
What’s the current analyst outlook?
Five analysts published views in the last month, with an average price target of $101.2. Ratings span Neutral/Equal-Weight to Buy/Market Perform, with targets from $90 to $110 and one Hold at $95.
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