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Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy & transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.

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Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook maintains Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $471 to $455.

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Caterpillar, Lowers Price Target to $455

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Caterpillar.
Looking at options history for Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 44% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $66,710 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $474,151.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $230.0 to $400.0 for Caterpillar over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Caterpillar's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Caterpillar's significant trades, within a strike price range of $230.0 to $400.0, over the past month.
<h3>Caterpillar 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736867720_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$20.85</td>
<td>$20.4</td>
<td>$20.76</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$149.6K</td>
<td align="right">199</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$42.8</td>
<td>$42.3</td>
<td>$42.3</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$105.7K</td>
<td align="right">77</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$362.50</td>
<td>$97.5K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$31.5</td>
<td>$28.9</td>
<td>$30.2</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy &amp; transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Caterpillar, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Caterpillar's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 359,157, the CAT's price is up by 0.8%, now at $365.4. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Caterpillar</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $418.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $471. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group upgrades its rating to In-Line with a revised price target of $365. 
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Caterpillar shares are trading lower after Evercore ISI upgraded the stock from Underperform to In-Line.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Jefferies analyst John Colantuoni upgraded Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) from Underperform to Hold and raised the price target from $45 to $55. Etsy shares closed at $52.57 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ETSY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst David Raso upgraded the rating for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from Underperform to In-Line and announced a $365 price target. Caterpillar shares closed at $351.00 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman upgraded RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and increased the price target from $435 to $530. RH shares closed at $413.95 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith upgraded the rating for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>) from Underperform to Buy and raised the price target from $98 to $104. American Electric Power shares closed at $93.51 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AEP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Throughout the last three months, 9 analysts have evaluated Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $409.0, a high estimate of $515.00, and a low estimate of $295.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 2.44% increase from the previous average price target of $399.25.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736769651_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A clear picture of Caterpillar's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Raso</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$471.00</td>
<td>$454.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tami Zakaria</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Volkmann</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Raso</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$321.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Fisher</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mircea Dobre</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$299.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Caterpillar. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Caterpillar compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Caterpillar's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Caterpillar's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Caterpillar analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Caterpillar</h2>
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy &amp; transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
<h3>Financial Insights: Caterpillar</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Caterpillar's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -4.19%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Caterpillar's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 15.3%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 13.49%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Caterpillar's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.91% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Caterpillar's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.95. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
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Breaking Down Caterpillar: 9 Analysts Share Their Views

Evercore ISI Group analyst David Raso upgrades Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from Underperform to In-Line and announces $365 price target.

Evercore ISI Group Upgrades Caterpillar to In-Line, Announces $365 Price Target

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BKSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$80.1K</td>
<td>169</td>
<td>506</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>369</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$69.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>496</td>
<td>67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$111.6K</td>
<td>364</td>
<td>61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$82.8K</td>
<td>119</td>
<td>36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>325</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$46.6K</td>
<td>158</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For BKSY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKSY#NYSE">BKSY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 1962 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1046 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 391 contract(s) at a $107.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.1K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 506 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CPA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPA#NYSE">CPA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 126 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 369 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.9K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 30 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 369 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.2K, with a price of $6928.0 per contract. There were 1958 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 114 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 70 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 55 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $495.0 per contract. There were 496 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 70 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $111.6K, with a price of $1860.0 per contract. There were 364 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.6K, with a price of $1665.0 per contract. There were 1068 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 315 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $660.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.8K, with a price of $5177.0 per contract. There were 119 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 343 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $1265.0 per contract. There were 325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 524 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.6K, with a price of $3110.0 per contract. There were 158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Caterpillar. Our analysis of options history for Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) revealed 23 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 39% of traders were bullish, while 34% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 8 were puts, with a value of $611,787, and 15 were calls, valued at $959,845.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $185.0 to $460.0 for Caterpillar during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Caterpillar options trades today is 417.5 with a total volume of 688.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Caterpillar's big money trades within a strike price range of $185.0 to $460.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Caterpillar Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736360143_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$21.35</td>
<td>$20.95</td>
<td>$20.95</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$180.3K</td>
<td align="right">87</td>
<td align="right">138</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$171.85</td>
<td>$170.75</td>
<td>$171.85</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$137.5K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$31.35</td>
<td>$30.65</td>
<td>$31.07</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$134.3K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">68</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$20.9</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$109.4K</td>
<td align="right">87</td>
<td align="right">210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$152.6</td>
<td>$152.55</td>
<td>$152.6</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$106.9K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy &amp; transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Caterpillar, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Caterpillar</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 816,083, the price of CAT is down -1.29% at $358.32. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Caterpillar</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $471.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $471. 
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Looking At Caterpillar's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.39% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.83%. Currently, Caterpillar has a market capitalization of $179.57 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CAT: If an investor had bought $1000 of CAT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $7,862.73 today based on a price of $367.17 for CAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Caterpillar's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736195414_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Caterpillar Stock In The Last 20 Years

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in CAT often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Caterpillar. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 18% bullish and 45% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $31,370, and 10 calls, totaling $539,287.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $240.0 and $372.5 for Caterpillar, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Caterpillar's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Caterpillar's whale activity within a strike price range from $240.0 to $372.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Caterpillar 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736175633_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.65</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$14.69</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$146.9K</td>
<td>249</td>
<td align="right">192</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$120.35</td>
<td>$118.2</td>
<td>$119.1</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$59.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$95.65</td>
<td>$93.8</td>
<td>$94.72</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td>150</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$69.1</td>
<td>$66.15</td>
<td>$67.55</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$47.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$119.35</td>
<td>$115.7</td>
<td>$117.45</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$46.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy &amp; transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
<h3>Where Is Caterpillar Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 102,360, the CAT's price is up by 1.13%, now at $367.9. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Caterpillar</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $482.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $471. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $515. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Caterpillar, which currently sits at a price target of $460. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Caterpillar

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), 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 CAT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Caterpillar. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 21% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $721,902, and 9 are calls, amounting to $445,450.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $195.0 to $440.0 for Caterpillar over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Caterpillar stands at 646.64, with a total volume reaching 728.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Caterpillar, situated within the strike price corridor from $195.0 to $440.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Caterpillar 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735848922_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$11.78</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$589.0K</td>
<td>99</td>
<td align="right">500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$169.25</td>
<td>$167.7</td>
<td>$169.25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$152.3K</td>
<td>155</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$69.85</td>
<td>$69.15</td>
<td>$69.85</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>893</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$68.0</td>
<td>$65.05</td>
<td>$66.45</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.95</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$25.39</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>554</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy &amp; transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
In light of the recent options history for Caterpillar, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Caterpillar</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,039,082, the price of CAT is up by 1.2%, reaching $367.1.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 32 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Caterpillar</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $480.25.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Caterpillar, targeting a price of $471. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on Caterpillar with a target price of $475. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Caterpillar with a target price of $460. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Caterpillar, maintaining a target price of $515. 
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Behind the Scenes of Caterpillar's Latest Options Trends

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>251</td>
<td align="right">521</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$46.4K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td align="right">297</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KULR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$49.9K</td>
<td>365</td>
<td align="right">234</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALGT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$25.1K</td>
<td>531</td>
<td align="right">161</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$54.3K</td>
<td>449</td>
<td align="right">77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>484</td>
<td align="right">74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ODFL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>612</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$102.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NNE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on January 10, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $26.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $89.0 per contract. There were 251 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 521 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 79 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 180 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.4K, with a price of $258.0 per contract. There were 8099 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 297 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KULR (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#AMEX">KULR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 744 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 208 contract(s) at a $4.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.9K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 365 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 234 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ALGT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGT#NASDAQ">ALGT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 37 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.1K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 531 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 161 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 380 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 74 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.3K, with a price of $735.0 per contract. There were 449 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 77 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UNP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 380 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 26 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.5K, with a price of $1915.0 per contract. There were 484 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 74 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding POWL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.0K, with a price of $2900.0 per contract. There were 36 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ODFL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $1340.0 per contract. There were 612 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 9 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.2K, with a price of $11360.0 per contract. There were 1071 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 170 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $25520.0 per contract. There were 16 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) disclosed recent purchases of several stocks on Christmas Eve, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">Benzinga Government Trades.</a>
Here's a look at what the far-right politician bought.
What Happened: Greene has been an active trader of stocks while in Congress, based on her disclosures over the years.
After going several years without disclosing any trades, Greene <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38611874/marjorie-taylor-greene-reveals-new-stock-trades-after-2-year-gap-berkshire-hathway-goldman-sachs">disclosed several purchases</a> in May. She also made<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41754747/is-marjorie-taylor-greene-betting-on-trump-victory-buys-apple-meta-tesla-stocks-ahead-of-2024-electi"> multiple transactions</a> later in September, October and November.
Greene recently disclosed multiple stock purchases that happened on Dec. 24. Here are the trades that she made, with each valued between $1,000 and $15,000:
<ul>
<li>Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</li>
<li>Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>)</li>
<li>Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>)</li>
<li>Johnson and Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>)</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>)</li>
<li>The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
</ul>
Of these stocks bought in the latest disclosures, Eli Lilly, Gilead and Norfolk Southern are new buys for Greene over the last two years.
The rest of the stocks are already owned by Greene with her adding to her position. Several of the stocks, like Hershey have been bought four times by Greene in 2024.
Did You Know?
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<li>Congress Is Making Huge Investments. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent123124">Get Tips On What They Bought And Sold Ahead Of The 2024 Election With Our Easy-to-Use Tool</a></li>
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Why It's Important: The trading activity of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/congress-trading">members of Congress </a>continues to be a hot-button item closely monitored by retail investors and the public.
President Joe Biden <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42538504/biden-endorses-ban-of-congressional-stock-trading-nobody-in-the-congress-should-be-able-to-make-money-in-the-stock-market-while-in-office">endorsed a ban</a>, suggesting Congress members shouldn&#8217;t be able to trade stocks and options while in office.
&#8220;Nobody in the Congress should be able to make money in the stock market while they&#8217;re in the Congress,&#8221; Biden said in an interview with political advisor&nbsp;Faiz Shakir.
There have been numerous calls to vote for Congress members to vote for a ban on Congressional trading, but a vote has not happened. Representative&nbsp;Ro Khanna&nbsp;(D-Calif.)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/39096827/exclusive-khanna-says-shameful-congress-members-profited-from-stocks-calls-for-trading-ban-makin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously told Benzinga&nbsp;</a>that he will continue to advocate for a vote to ban the practice.
Congressional committee assignments can create conflicts of interest when trades are disclosed. Greene serves on the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, which could give her information on government contracts for technology companies.
Greene's latest stock purchases in November and the new disclosures show a continued bet on technology stocks going forward. Chip stocks and technology companies were among&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41584466/these-10-stocks-were-the-best-s-p-500-performers-in-2017-when-trump-was-president-will-history-r" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the best performing&nbsp;</a>in the S&amp;P 500 in 2017, Trump&#8217;s first year in the White House previously.
Tech giants Meta and Microsoft remain popular for Greene in 2024 with multiple purchases made. A pending ban of TikTok could benefit Meta in 2025.
Greene is also positioning her portfolio with several healthcare names like Eli Lilly, Gilead and Johnson and Johnson.
A deal between Mondelez International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>) and Hershey could benefit Greene if the chocolate company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/ma/24/12/42496403/deal-dispatch-hershey-monelez-houlihan-intevac-onion-infowars">approves an acquisition</a>.
While Greene has been actively buying stocks over the last several months, she has not reported selling her shares of Trump Media &amp; Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), the Trump co-founded media company that completed a SPAC merger earlier this year.
Greene <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41031499/marjorie-taylor-greene-stays-loyal-to-trump-keeps-djt-stock-buys-into-warren-buffetts-berkshire-in-l">disclosed buying</a>&nbsp;Digital World Acquisition&nbsp;shares back in October 2021, the SPAC that took&nbsp;Trump's&nbsp;media company public in March 2024.
The transaction was done with shares trading between $67.96 to $118.80. A tweet from UnusualWhales pins the purchase price at $94.20, meaning Greene is down significantly on her $15,000 to $50,000 purchase in the Trump-linked stock. Shares of DJT trade at $39.13 at the time of writing.
Previous disclosures by Greene have shown buys of Tesla and Berkshire Hathaway stock. Greene's portfolio currently consists of investments tied to some of the richest people in the world including Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang. Her portfolio also has exposure to Trump via his media company.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Went Christmas Shopping For Stocks, Here's What She Bought Before Holiday

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>405</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$44.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>738</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>219</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
<td>128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$90.2K</td>
<td>119</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>23.8K</td>
<td>36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$118.8K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GWW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$620.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 32 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.3K, with a price of $998.0 per contract. There were 405 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 745 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.6K, with a price of $223.0 per contract. There were 2558 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 738 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 17 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 215 contract(s) at a $59.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.3K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 1371 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 219 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $949.0 per contract. There were 10608 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 128 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 381 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $2790.0 per contract. There were 27 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 171 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.2K, with a price of $3610.0 per contract. There were 119 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.2K, with a price of $1530.0 per contract. There were 23865 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.0K, with a price of $5400.0 per contract. There were 1075 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 171 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $800.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $118.8K, with a price of $11880.0 per contract. There were 46 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GWW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWW#NYSE">GWW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 353 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $620.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $45000.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CHPT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td>23.4K</td>
<td>22.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FAST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$51.6K</td>
<td>312</td>
<td>542</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>330</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>40.5K</td>
<td>217</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
<td>121</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>406</td>
<td>63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPIR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$185.8K</td>
<td>199</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>97</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For CHPT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 22000 contract(s) at a $1.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $88.0K, with a price of $4.0 per contract. There were 23407 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22613 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FAST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 56 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 287 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.6K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 312 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 542 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on January 3, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $1125.0 per contract. There were 1772 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 330 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ENVX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVX#NASDAQ">ENVX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 385 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 40588 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 217 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 13 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 56 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.8K, with a price of $797.0 per contract. There were 10890 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 121 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 385 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 31 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $1645.0 per contract. There were 406 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 63 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SPIR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPIR#NYSE">SPIR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 231 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 140 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 38 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $185.8K, with a price of $4890.0 per contract. There were 199 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 749 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $3158.0 per contract. There were 97 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The year 2024 saw the U.S. stock market make new records, with major indices breaching key milestones. While many stocks witnessed a stellar rally this year, analysts still expect some blue-chip equities to rise further as they forecast a better return potential.
Dow&#8217;s Performance In 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average index hit a record eight 1,000-point milestones this year. It started the year around the 37,000 level and breached the 45,000 level at the beginning of December. It took only seven trading days for the index to go from 44,000 to 45,000, the second fastest 1,000-point milestone ever.
Following that the index also saw one of its longest 10-day losing streak, the first ever since 1974. These 10 days of underperformance stems from a confluence of factors. 
The Dow doesn&#8217;t include all &#8220;Magnificent 7&#8221; stocks like Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>). The recent inclusion of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in the Dow has also pulled the index down because of the stock&#8217;s underperformance.
Dow&#8217;s constituent UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) has experienced a substantial decline this month following the tragedy with its CEO&#8217;s shooting. Moreover, in essence, the Dow&#8217;s historical advantage of its price-weighted indexing has become a significant disadvantage in today&#8217;s market. This is because, unlike market capitalization-weighted indices, higher-priced stocks have more weight in the calculation of a price-weighted index.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Dow Jones Stocks With The Best And Worst Return Potential</h4>
Analysts still expect that a group of stocks led by Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), UnitedHealth and Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) within the Dow will rise even more, according to estimates compiled by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>. Others on the list are the Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>).
To be sure, analysts keep updating their forecasts based on company performance and may change their estimates as the new earnings season begins.
Selection Criteria:
<ul>
<li>The thirty blue-chip stocks in Down Jones.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The highest and lowest return potential is based on the average 12-month target prices from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.</li>
</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Companies</td>
<td>M-Cap</td>
<td>Highest PT ($/Share)</td>
<td>Lowest PT ($/Share)</td>
<td>Consensus PT ($/Share)</td>
<td>Upside/Downside Potential</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</td>
<td>176.73B</td>
<td>515</td>
<td>174</td>
<td>331.35</td>
<td>31.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>460.26B</td>
<td>675</td>
<td>460</td>
<td>608.16</td>
<td>28.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>)</td>
<td>86.71B</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>249</td>
<td>371.19</td>
<td>24.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>2,365.04B</td>
<td>290</td>
<td>197</td>
<td>247.05</td>
<td>23.82%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</td>
<td>347.83B</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>168</td>
<td>22.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</td>
<td>256.71B</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>179.36</td>
<td>21.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE: MRK</td>
<td>248.03B</td>
<td>155</td>
<td>104</td>
<td>126.24</td>
<td>20.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crm#NYSE">CRM</a>)</td>
<td>328.87B</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>236</td>
<td>378.52</td>
<td>20.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>3,246.07B</td>
<td>600</td>
<td>465</td>
<td>508</td>
<td>18.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td>622.63B</td>
<td>375</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>318.42</td>
<td>17.69%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Benzinga.com (Data as of Dec. 22, 2024)</figcaption></figure>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Caterpillar Inc</h3>
<ul>
<li>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has the highest return potential of 31.68% among the Dow Jones constituents.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 28 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $331.35 per share, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Truist Securities&#8217; Jamie Cook raised the price target from $454 to $471 per share on Dec. 19, 2024 as he expects significant investments in infrastructure, likely driven by government initiatives and private sector projects to fuel demand for Caterpillar&#8217;s equipment.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citigroup analyst Kyle Menges maintained a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on the company and raised the price target from $435 to $460 apiece on Dec. 9, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Dec. 9, JPMorgan analyst Tami Zakaria also reaffirmed her bullish stance on Caterpillar, maintaining a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on the stock. Concurrently, she raised the firm&#8217;s price target for Caterpillar from $500 to $515 per share.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">UnitedHealth Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) has the second highest return potential of 28.95% among the Dow Jones constituents.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 26 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $331.35 per share, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNH/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Oppenheimer raised its price target to $640 from $610 apiece on Dec.6, 2024. The primary reason for the price target increase is that the Oppenheimer analyst is updating their financial model. This update appears to be based solely on the publicly available information disclosed by UnitedHealth in their 8-K filing.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co raised its target price to $675 from $605 per share on Dec. 5, 2024, after conducting a detailed review of the 2025 guidance metrics that UnitedHealth had shared before the fatal shooting of CEO Brian Thompson that led to the cancellation of their investor conference.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Deutsche Bank also increased its target from $595 to $625 apiece as it believes investor positioning into the event is mostly neutral to positive, with almost no one expecting a negative revision versus the third quarter outlook.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sherwin-Williams Company</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) has a return potential of 24.08% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A consensus price target of $371.19 per share was maintained by 25 analysts that track the company, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SHW/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Greg Melich from Evercore ISI raised the price target of the Ohio-based paints, coatings and related products manufacturer to $420 from $400 per share on Nov. 7, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>RBC Capital&#8217;s Arun Viswanathan lowered his target on the company from $455 to $446 per share on Oct. 24, 2024. While acknowledging that third-quarter results might not have met investor expectations, Viswanathan emphasized the company&#8217;s potential for market share gains and the positive impact of its upcoming price increase scheduled for January 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citigroup adjusted its price target from $430 to $420 apiece on Oct. 24 as it anticipates choppy demand in the first half of 2025, which could hinder the rapid pass-through of interest rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Amazon.com Inc</h3>
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has a return potential of 23.82% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A consensus price target of $247.05 per share was maintained by 39 analysts that track the company, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tigress Financial&#8217;s Ivan Feinseth umped is price target from $245 to $290 apiece on Dec.20, 2024 as it believes Amazon is well-positioned for continued success, driven by robust retail trends, effective utilization of generative AI and its fulfillment network, and the strategic integration of AI across its entire business.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The expectations of strong long-term growth driven by operational efficiency and sustained momentum across its business segments led Bernstein to raise its target price from $235 to $265 per share on Dec. 18, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>According to JPMorgan analyst Douglas Anmuth, Amazon is a best idea for 2025, and confidence in AWS growth in the months to come is a major reason for that. He raised its target price from $250 to $280 apiece on Dec. 18, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Johnson &amp; Johnson</h3>
<ul>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) has the fifth highest return potential in Dow of 22.41% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 21 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $168 apiece, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JNJ/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citigroup&#8217;s Joanne Wuensch lowered Johnson &amp; Johnson&#8217;s price target from $185 to $175 per share while maintaining a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on Dec. 11, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>BofA Securities reinstated coverage of Johnson &amp; Johnson with a &#8216;neutral&#8217; rating and a $166 price target on Dec. 10, 2024. BofA notes that J&amp;J&#8217;s current valuation premium to peers may limit upside potential. However, the analyst acknowledges a &#8220;fairly interesting&#8221; pipeline and anticipates that resolving the talc litigation in 2025 would be beneficial. This analysis was part of BofA&#8217;s broader coverage initiation of 11 large-cap U.S. pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Alexandria Hammond commenced coverage of Johnson &amp; Johnson with an &#8216;outperform&#8217; recommendation and established a price target of $190 per share on Nov. 15, 2024</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chevron Corporation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) has a return potential of 21.42% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 24 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $179.36 apiece, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVX/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Ryan Todd reduced his price target on the company from $184 to $173 per share on Dec. 19, 2024, while maintaining a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating. Piper Sandler suggests the valuation gap between Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron implies a probability of over 65% of the Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) deal failing out. This scenario presents a potential 15%-25% upside, while a successful deal offers a 5%-10% downside ahead of the upcoming arbitration.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Despite this deal uncertainty, Piper expects Chevron to deliver strong portfolio performance in 2025, driven by project starts and controlled capital expenditures. This is projected to result in a significant free cash flow increase of $6-$7 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read raised his target price from $171 to $188 apiece on Dec. 9, 2024</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Truist Securities raised its price target on Chevron to $160 from $155 while maintaining a &#8216;hold&#8217; rating, on Dec. 6, 2024. The analyst highlights Chevron&#8217;s significant inventory, including ample royalties, and expects improved capital efficiency to drive a cash flow inflection in the coming year.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Merck &amp; Co Inc</h3>
<ul>
<li>Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) has the seventh highest return potential in Dow of 20.76% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 27 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $126.24 apiece, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRK/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>.</li>
</ul>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KULR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$21.66</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>533</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>439</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>177</td>
<td>419</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MVST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>410</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>242</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$92.5K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>157</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>347</td>
<td>154</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding KULR (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#AMEX">KULR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1322 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $21.66 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 5666 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1315 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $1195.0 per contract. There were 1442 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 533 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $176.0 per contract. There were 3426 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 439 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NNE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 3, 2025. Parties traded 185 contract(s) at a $29.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 177 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 419 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MVST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVST#NASDAQ">MVST</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 388 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 333 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $98.0 per contract. There were 3118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 410 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 38 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 32 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $1015.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 242 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 59 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.7K, with a price of $1591.0 per contract. There were 1993 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 175 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 388 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.5K, with a price of $924.0 per contract. There were 3541 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 206 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 347 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 154 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

LUNR

MVST

Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.55% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.53%. Currently, Caterpillar has a market capitalization of $179.01 billion. 
Buying $100 In CAT: If an investor had bought $100 of CAT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $390.57 today based on a price of $366.04 for CAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Caterpillar's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734736508_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The industrial equipment industry is experiencing significant growth owing to technological advancements and rapid industrialization. Thus, investing in fundamentally stable industrial equipment stocks Caterpillar (CAT), Crane Company (CR), and Generac Holdings (GNRC) could be a wise move for investors. Continue to read… The industrial equipment market is witnessing strong growth, fueled by the expansion of manufacturing activities in emerging economies and ongoing technological advancements. Amid this backdrop, investors could scoop up shares of fundamentally stable industrial equipment stocks, Caterpillar Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CAT/">CAT</a>), Crane Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CR/">CR</a>), and Generac Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GNRC/">GNRC</a>) for potential gains.
The demand for industrial equipment is surging due to rapid industrialization and the expansion of manufacturing in emerging economies. Countries like China and India are primed for urbanization, and as their industrial sectors scale up, the need for advanced machinery is poised to grow even further in the coming years.
Sectors such as mining, energy, construction, and manufacturing are driving the demand for more advanced machinery. To meet stringent environmental regulations and reduce carbon footprints, companies are increasingly introducing electric and hybrid equipment. This shift is transforming the sector, focusing on sustainability while enhancing equipment efficiency and performance.
The advent of Industry 4.0 is further revolutionizing the industrial equipment sector. Advanced technologies like robotics, automation, machine learning, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are being integrated into equipment and operations. These innovations are streamlining processes, reducing labor costs, boosting overall efficiency, and reshaping the landscape of industrial production in profound ways.
Market projections indicate substantial growth in the industrial equipment sector. According to a study by market.us, the global Industry 4.0 market is forecasted to reach $482 billion by 2032, growing at an impressive <a href="https://market.us/report/industry-4-0-market/">CAGR of 20.7%</a>.
Moreover, as per a report by Cognitive market research, the global industrial equipment market is expected to reach $347.40 billion, growing at a <a href="https://www.cognitivemarketresearch.com/list/machinery-%26-equipment/industrial-equipment">CAGR of 4.2%</a>.
Now let us dive deep into the fundamentals of three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-machinery/">Industrial - Machinery</a> stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: Caterpillar Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CAT/">CAT</a>)
CAT manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. The company has five segments: Construction Industries; Resource Industries; Energy &amp; Transportation; Financial Products; and All Other.
On September 17, 2024, CAT unveiled <a href="https://www.caterpillar.com/en/news/corporate-press-releases/h/dynamic-energy-transfer-solution.html">Cat</a><a href="https://www.caterpillar.com/en/news/corporate-press-releases/h/dynamic-energy-transfer-solution.html">&#xAE;</a><a href="https://www.caterpillar.com/en/news/corporate-press-releases/h/dynamic-energy-transfer-solution.html"> Dynamic Energy Transfer</a>, an innovative OEM-designed solution aimed at solving the energy management aspect of the mining industry's energy transition. The release could enhance the company's market presence in the mining industry and bring in stronger growth prospects.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, CAT's total sales and revenues came in at $16.11 billion. Its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operating_profit.asp">operating profit</a> was reported to be $3.15 billion. Additionally, the company's profit and profit per common share amounted to $2.46 billion and $5.06, respectively.
Analysts expect CAT's revenue for the fiscal year ending December 2025 to increase 1.1% year-over-year to $65.32 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to rise marginally from the prior year's value to $21.98. The company surpassed consensus EPS estimates in three of the four trailing quarters.
Shares of CAT surged 5.5% over the past six months and 32.5% over the past year to close the last trading session at $380.55.
CAT's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its fundamentals. It has a B grade for Stability and Quality. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-machinery/">Industrial - Machinery</a> industry, CAT is ranked #48 out of 78 stocks. In addition to the POWR Rating highlighted above, you can check CAT's ratings for Value, Growth, Sentiment, and Momentum <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CAT/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Crane Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CR/">CR</a>)
CR manufactures and sells engineered industrial products globally. The company has three segments: Aerospace &amp; Electronics; Process Flow Technologies; and Engineered Materials. It offers parts for commercial and military aerospace, engineered fluid handling equipment, fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels and coils and more.
On December 2, 2024, CR <a href="https://investors.craneco.com/Investors/press-releases/news-details/2024/Crane-Company-Announces-Agreement-To-Sell-Engineered-Materials-Segment-To-KPS-Capital-Partners-LP/default.aspx">announced a definitive agreement</a> to sell its Engineered Materials business to KPS Capital Partners, LP for a total transaction value of $227 million. The divestiture allows the company to focus on its two strategic growth platforms: Aerospace &amp; Electronics and Process Flow Technologies and drive profits through capital gains.
On November 4, 2024, CR announced the <a href="https://investors.craneco.com/Investors/press-releases/news-details/2024/Crane-Company-Announces-Acquisition-of-Technifab-Products-Inc/default.aspx">completion of the acquisition</a> of Technifab Products, Inc., a provider of vacuum-insulated pipe systems and valves for cryogenic applications, for $40.5 million. The acquisition allows CR to enhance its existing capabilities in cryogenics and could provide a broader suite of solutions across highly attractive end markets.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, CR's net sales increased 12.7% year-over-year to $597.20 million. Its adjusted operating profit rose 35.2% from the year-ago value to $109.10 million.
Moreover, the company's adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share grew 36.1% and 34% from the prior year's quarter to $80.30 million and $1.38, respectively.
Street expects CR's revenue and EPS for the fiscal year ending December 2025 to increase 5.7% and 14.1% year-over-year to $2.27 billion and $5.52, respectively. In addition, the company exceeded the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
CR's shares have surged 18% over the past nine months and 37.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $155.45.
CR's POWR Ratings reflect its robust prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
CR has a B grade for Quality. It is ranked #31 out of 78 stocks within the Industrial - Machinery industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CR/">Click here</a> to access CR's ratings for Momentum, Sentiment, Stability, Value, and Growth.
Stock #1: Generac Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GNRC/">GNRC</a>)
GNRC designs, manufactures, and distributes various energy technology products and solutions. The company's offerings include residential automatic standby generators, automatic transfer switch, air-cooled engine residential standby generators, Mobile Link, residential storage solution, smart thermostats and more.
On January 6, GNRC unveiled its <a href="https://investors.generac.com/news-releases/news-release-details/introducing-ecobee-smart-thermostat-essential-designed-savings">Smart Thermostat Essential</a>, a new smart thermostat that offers incredible value, comfort, and convenience features at a low cost. This addition to the company's smart thermostat lineup could enhance the company's sales figures.
For the fiscal third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, GNRC's net sales increased 9.6% year-over-year to $1.17 billion. Its gross profit rose 25.7% from the year-ago value to $472.27 million.
Additionally, its adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share attributable to GNRC grew 33% and 37.2% from the prior year's quarter to $135.58 million and $2.25, respectively.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimate of $1.03 billion and $1.57 for the fiscal 2025 first quarter (ending in March) reflects a year-over-year increase of 15.7% and 78.5%, respectively. The company also surpassed consensus EPS estimates in three of the four trailing quarters.
Shares of GNRC have surged 24.2% over the past nine months and 38% over the past year to close the last trading session at $160.28.
GNRC's stable fundamentals are mirrored in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
GNRC has a B grade for Growth and Quality. Within the same industry, it is ranked #20 out of 78 stocks.
To access GNRC's Momentum, Stability, Value, and Sentiment ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GNRC/">click here</a>.
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CAT shares were unchanged in premarket trading Friday. Year-to-date, CAT has gained 4.90%, versus a 0.95% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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