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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 Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$63.2K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
<td>40.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$73.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>312</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$397.50</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>67</td>
<td>151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$5250.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>117</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>94</td>
<td>107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OLLI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</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 101 contract(s) at a $460.00 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 $63.2K, with a price of $625.0 per contract. There were 12228 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40945 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 168 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.6K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 1548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1676 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.5K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 2143 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 312 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $397.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 67 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 151 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 112 contract(s) at a $5250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 50 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 117 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $92.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 94 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For OLLI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 114 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 26 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $1190.0 per contract. There were 230 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 143 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 8 contract(s) at a $1200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $5350.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DHI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 752 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 7 contract(s) at a $165.00 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 $25.2K, with a price of $3600.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7 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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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with HD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Home Depot.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 44% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $3,444,308, and 2 are calls, for a total amount of $79,600.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $340.0 to $425.0 for Home Depot over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into 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 Home Depot's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Home Depot's significant trades, within a strike price range of $340.0 to $425.0, over the past month.
<h3>Home Depot Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734706823_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$2.9M</td>
<td align="right">345</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$297.5K</td>
<td align="right">345</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$84.8K</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
<td>179</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$75.0</td>
<td>$72.5</td>
<td>$75.0</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td align="right">39</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$12.75</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$397.50</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td align="right">199</td>
<td>53</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Home Depot, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Home Depot Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,209,903, the HD's price is up by 0.39%, now at $386.51. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 67 days.</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 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 Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>19.9K</td>
<td>68.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>20.4K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$86.7K</td>
<td>370</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>217</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5045.00</td>
<td>$66.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2000.00</td>
<td>$31.7K</td>
<td>96</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 102 contract(s) at a $450.00 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 $29.3K, with a price of $287.0 per contract. There were 19981 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 68190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 437 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $69.0 per contract. There were 20423 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3024 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 198 contract(s) at a $72.50 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 $31.6K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 4388 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2577 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WEN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 360 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.7K, with a price of $241.0 per contract. There were 370 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $1825.0 per contract. There were 217 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3 contract(s) at a $5045.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.9K, with a price of $22330.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $2000.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.7K, with a price of $31790.0 per contract. There were 96 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 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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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with HD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for Home Depot.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 57% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $179,097, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $759,456.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $300.0 to $445.0 for Home Depot 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 Home Depot's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Home Depot's significant trades, within a strike price range of $300.0 to $445.0, over the past month.
<h3>Home Depot Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734455730_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$416.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">631</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$15.35</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$66.2K</td>
<td>147</td>
<td align="right">87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$13.35</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>419</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$116.0</td>
<td>$113.3</td>
<td>$115.42</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$50.0</td>
<td>$49.5</td>
<td>$50.0</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>477</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Home Depot, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Home Depot</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 836,219, the HD's price is down by -0.29%, now at $409.5. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 63 days.</li>
</ul>
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Home Depot

Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.52% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.46%. Currently, Home Depot has a market capitalization of $414.21 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HD: If an investor had bought $1000 of HD stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $14,554.28 today based on a price of $416.98 for HD at the time of writing.
<h3>Home Depot's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734124519_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 $1000 Invested In Home Depot 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Home Depot. Our analysis of options history for Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) revealed 15 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 53% of traders were bullish, while 26% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $83,710, and 13 were calls, valued at $953,458.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $380.0 to $490.0 for Home Depot over the last 3 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 Home Depot'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 Home Depot's whale activity within a strike price range from $380.0 to $490.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Home Depot 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733773529_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$54.6</td>
<td>$53.05</td>
<td>$53.8</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$285.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$113.7K</td>
<td>829</td>
<td align="right">390</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$26.95</td>
<td>$26.35</td>
<td>$26.79</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$93.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$73.3K</td>
<td>829</td>
<td align="right">746</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$71.5K</td>
<td>127</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
In light of the recent options history for Home Depot, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Home Depot Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,582,892, the HD's price is down by -0.01%, now at $431.34. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 71 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Home Depot</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $433.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $413. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on Home Depot with a target price of $450. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $465. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Hold rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $400. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $440. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In Home Depot Options

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with HD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for Home Depot.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 28% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $64,820, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $1,265,002.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $300.0 to $520.0 for Home Depot during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Home Depot stands at 336.73, with a total volume reaching 525.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Home Depot, situated within the strike price corridor from $300.0 to $520.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733160631_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$128.35</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$127.3</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$379.1K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$128.35</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$127.33</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$267.3K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$128.35</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$127.32</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$165.5K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$128.35</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$126.0K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$123.55</td>
<td>$121.35</td>
<td>$122.26</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td align="right">74</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Home Depot, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Home Depot Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 870,976, with HD's price down by -0.47%, positioned at $427.13.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Home Depot</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $439.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $430. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $450. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group upgrades its rating to Outperform with a revised price target of $455. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Hold rating on Home Depot, maintaining a target price of $405. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on Home Depot with a target price of $459. 
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Retailers across the U.S. and Europe are rolling out Black Friday deals, enticing shoppers with exclusive items and substantial discounts. This comes as stores&nbsp;opened as early as 5&nbsp;a.m. following Thanksgiving, aiming to draw in consumers despite a condensed shopping season.
What Happened: U.S. and European retailers are enticing bargain hunters with exclusive products and significant discounts this Black Friday. As stores opened as early as 5 a.m. following Thanksgiving, retailers are eager to attract shoppers despite a shortened shopping season, Reuters reported.
At 5:30 a.m. outside a&nbsp;Target Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) in North Bergen, New Jersey,&nbsp;20 people queued up for the 6 a.m. opening, with many eager to purchase exclusive&nbsp;Taylor Swift&nbsp;merchandise. Store manager Jonathan Baldera noted&nbsp;it was the first time&nbsp;since the pandemic that people lined up outside on Black Friday, attributing the turnout to the &#8220;Taylor Swift craze.&#8221;
In London, Currys reported high demand for products like the Sony PlayStation 5 and retro-tech items.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42186167/michael-saylors-microstrategy-convertible-notes-to-buy-bitcoin-offer-no-interest-so-why-are-investors-rushing-to-buy-them?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Saylor&#8217;s MicroStrategy Convertible Notes To Buy Bitcoin Offer No Interest, So Why Are Investors Rushing To Buy Them?</a>
In the U.S.,&nbsp;Walmart Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and other major retailers like&nbsp;Best Buy&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) and&nbsp;Home Depot&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) opened early, offering deals on electronics and home goods. The National Retail Federation anticipates 85.6 million shoppers will&nbsp;visit stores this year, up&nbsp;from last year&#8217;s 76 million, despite the shortened 26-day shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Why It Matters: The significance of this year&#8217;s Black Friday is underscored by the expectation of record-breaking sales during the Black Friday to Cyber Monday period. Management consultancy firm Bain &amp; Company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/24/11/42225933/black-friday-cyber-monday-shopping-set-to-break-sales-records">forecasts U.S. retail sales</a> to reach $75 billion, marking a 5% increase from last year. This period is projected to account for 8% of total holiday sales, the highest share since 2019. The evolving shopping habits, with consumers purchasing earlier due to ongoing discounts, highlight the strategic importance of this period for retailers.
However, a survey by KnownHost, reveals that not all <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/24/11/42220200/black-friday-discounts-too-good-to-be-true-survey-shows-only-42-of-sales-are-authentic">Black Friday deals</a> are as genuine as they appear. The study found that nearly a third of the deals were not true savings, with some prices inflated before the event to create the illusion of discounts. This insight into consumer behavior and market strategies is crucial for understanding the dynamics of the holiday shopping season.
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Black Friday Frenzy: Shoppers Queue For Taylor Swift Merch, Retro Gadgets And More As Retailers Open Doors Early Amid Shortened Shopping Season

Home Depot's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.55% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.68 million shares sold short, which is 0.98% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.49 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Home Depot Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732811421_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Home Depot has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Home Depot's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Home Depot's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.14%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Sellers

Looking Into Home Depot's Recent Short Interest

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</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 HD usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 16 extraordinary options activities for Home Depot. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 43% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $80,563, and 14 are calls, amounting to $889,056.
<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 $240.0 to $470.0 for Home Depot 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 Home Depot's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Home Depot's significant trades, within a strike price range of $240.0 to $470.0, over the past month.
<h3>Home Depot Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732728657_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>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$200.0K</td>
<td>640</td>
<td align="right">620</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$29.8</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$128.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$179.85</td>
<td>$178.75</td>
<td>$178.75</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$107.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$55.1</td>
<td>$53.1</td>
<td>$54.1</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$64.9K</td>
<td>280</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$192.75</td>
<td>$189.8</td>
<td>$192.75</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$57.8K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Home Depot, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Home Depot</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 796,588, the HD's price is up by 0.33%, now at $428.66. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Home Depot</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $442.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Home Depot, which currently sits at a price target of $405. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Home Depot

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 Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>19.0K</td>
<td>42.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HSAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$42.4K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$57.1K</td>
<td>585</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td>148</td>
<td>728</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$81.4K</td>
<td>688</td>
<td>348</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>323</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$166.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>103</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 74 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 19029 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42945 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $212.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $133.0 per contract. There were 1680 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11456 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HSAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 303 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.4K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3919 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KSS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 142 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 141 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.1K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 585 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1149 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 140 contract(s) at a $375.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.7K, with a price of $255.0 per contract. There were 148 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 728 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 115 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 348 contract(s) at a $4.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.4K, with a price of $234.0 per contract. There were 688 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 348 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 87 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $20.00 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 $50.3K, with a price of $252.0 per contract. There were 6151 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 323 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 142 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 94 contract(s) at a $33.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.8K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 210 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 115 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 104 contract(s) at a $70.00 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 $166.4K, with a price of $1600.0 per contract. There were 1508 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 106 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 297 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 103 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 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. 
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LCID

MBLY

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

A large exercise of company stock options by William D Bastek, EVP at Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) was disclosed in a new SEC filing on November 25, as part of an insider exercise.
What Happened: Disclosed in a Form 4 filing on Monday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000354950/000035495024000253//Archives/edgar/data/354950/000035495024000253/0000354950-24-000253-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>, Bastek, EVP at Home Depot, executed a strategic derivative sale. This involved exercising stock options for 2,969 shares of HD, resulting in a transaction value of $919,825.
Home Depot shares are trading, exhibiting down of 0.63% and priced at $425.96 during Tuesday's morning. This values Bastek's 2,969 shares at $919,825.
<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
<h3>Home Depot: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Home Depot's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 6.65% as of 31 October, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 33.38%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Home Depot's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 3.68.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Home Depot's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 10.95. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
Navigating Market Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Home Depot's P/E ratio of 29.1 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 2.75 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Home Depot's EV/EBITDA ratio stands at 19.52, surpassing industry benchmarks. This places the company in a position with a higher-than-average market valuation.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
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<h3>Understanding the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions serve as a piece of the puzzle in investment decisions, rather than the entire picture.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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William D Bastek At Home Depot Executes Options Exercise, Realizing $919K

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Shares of homebuilders and housing-linked stocks are trading higher amid a drop in yields.

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 Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>23.6K</td>
<td>117.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$202.50</td>
<td>$53.1K</td>
<td>17.7K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$76.3K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$55.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>371</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>311</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>635</td>
<td>68</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$302.5K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4900.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$25.1K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 67 contract(s) at a $350.00 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 $29.7K, with a price of $434.0 per contract. There were 23682 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 117162 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 443 contract(s) at a $202.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.1K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 17717 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16635 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 270 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.3K, with a price of $283.0 per contract. There were 3443 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2477 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 420 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 97 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.2K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 1864 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 371 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 119 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 4230 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 311 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 119 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $2160.0 per contract. There were 635 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 68 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CROX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 420 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $302.5K, with a price of $6050.0 per contract. There were 6 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 56 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $4900.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $37000.0 per contract. There were 1111 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 175 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.1K, with a price of $2290.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12 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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9 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity 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 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 Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$337.50</td>
<td>$335.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$53.9K</td>
<td>20.7K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$96.5K</td>
<td>699</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>93</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$30.3K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>668</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GCT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$132.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>395</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$105.1K</td>
<td>348</td>
<td>124</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$150.0K</td>
<td>119</td>
<td>104</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $337.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $335.0K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 2796 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15522 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.9K, with a price of $539.0 per contract. There were 20776 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2844 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 994 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 61 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.5K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 699 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2730 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 58 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 93 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 422 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.3K, with a price of $1010.0 per contract. There were 5329 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 668 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GCT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCT#NASDAQ">GCT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 58 day(s) on January 17, 2025. 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 $132.0K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 4459 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 148 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 2833 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 395 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 394 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 1738 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 139 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 148 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $125.00 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 $105.1K, with a price of $855.0 per contract. There were 348 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 124 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 303 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $150.0K, with a price of $1505.0 per contract. There were 119 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 104 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 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Home Depot. Our analysis of options history for Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $69,300, and 7 were calls, valued at $255,371.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $365.0 and $420.0 for Home Depot, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Home Depot's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Home Depot's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $365.0 to $420.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Home Depot 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732121180_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>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$41.2</td>
<td>$39.9</td>
<td>$41.2</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>30</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td>122</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.7</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.49</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$41.9K</td>
<td>482</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$26.2</td>
<td>$26.2</td>
<td>$26.2</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$2.38</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>205</td>
<td align="right">337</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Home Depot</h3>
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating more than 2,300 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer numerous building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The additions of the Company Store brought textiles to the lineup, and the recent tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool and landscaping projects.
<h3>Current Position of Home Depot</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 901,415, the price of HD is down by -1.28%, reaching $401.61.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 90 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Home Depot</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $445.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Home Depot, targeting a price of $420. 
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Check Out What Whales Are Doing With Home Depot

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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
<td>39.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>38.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$118.0K</td>
<td>65.9K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>937</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$630.0K</td>
<td>97</td>
<td>901</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>88</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $345.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $945.0 per contract. There were 8930 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39283 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $198.0 per contract. There were 14833 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38469 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 5000 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $118.0K, with a price of $24.0 per contract. There were 65971 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10629 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on November 22, 2024. Parties traded 545 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $53.0 per contract. There were 937 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2276 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 423 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 900 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $630.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 97 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 901 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 213 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 2610 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 251 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 423 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 3 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $9985.0 per contract. There were 2403 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 170 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 122 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 54 contract(s) at a $40.00 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 $29.4K, with a price of $545.0 per contract. There were 1187 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 158 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 787 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $312.0 per contract. There were 360 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $410.00 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 $27.4K, with a price of $1305.0 per contract. There were 1332 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 88 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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In times of market volatility, driven by geopolitical risks and political uncertainty, dividend growth stocks offer stability and reliable income. Hence, investing in Home Depot (HD), AbbVie (ABBV), and Lowe's Companies (LOW) stocks could be a wise choice for investors seeking long-term growth and consistent cash flow. Read more… Uncertainties all over the world have been contributing to a growing expectation of a volatile market structure for the next year. Volatility caused by geopolitical risks, political uncertainty, and persistently increasing rates of inflation calls for a stable mode of investment away from all this variability.
Amid this backdrop, investors could focus on dividend stocks, The Home Depot, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HD/">HD</a>), AbbVie Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ABBV/">ABBV</a>), and  Lowe's Companies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LOW/">LOW</a>), which are offering steady income and high potential for growth in 2024.
With the world riddled with disruptions caused by a surge in inflation, fraying geopolitics and war, climate disasters, and rapidly evolving technologies, a consistent theme of market volatility has been present for a long time. The future seems unpredictable, and that only <a href="https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2024/10/15/how-high-economic-uncertainty-may-threaten-global-financial-stability">amplifies the financial instability</a> lurking around every corner.
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), near-term global financial risks may be contained. However, easing monetary policies could fuel asset price bubbles, and markets might be dangerously underestimating the risks posed by military conflicts and upcoming elections.
A concerning "<a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/global-markets-might-be-underestimating-geopolitical-risks-imf-says-2024-10-22/">widening disconnect</a>" between heightened geopolitical uncertainty and unusually low market volatility could lead to a market shock. This scenario echoes the chaotic market movements in August, triggered by a Bank of Japan interest rate hike that led to massive de-leveraging.
In these turbulent conditions, dividend growth stocks emerge as a beacon of stability. Offering a <a href="https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/resources/education/what-is-dividend-investing-understanding-how-it-works">consistent and growing income stream</a>, they are a perfect choice for investors seeking passive income. These stocks provide more than just returns. They offer resilience, weathering the market storms while ensuring a steady flow of dividends.
So, let us dive deep into the fundamentals of three dividend growth stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: The Home Depot, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HD/">HD</a>)
HD is a home improvement retailer that sells various building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, décor products, facilities maintenance, repair, and operations products. It also offers installation services for flooring, water heaters, bath, garage doors, cabinets, and more.
On June 18, HD <a href="https://ir.homedepot.com/news-releases/2024/06-18-2024-153031934">completed the acquisition</a> of SRS Distribution, Inc., a residential specialty trade distribution company, for a total enterprise value of approximately $18.25 billion. The acquisition could enhance HD's customer service, capabilities, and expertise in specialty trade verticals.
On November 14, HD's declared a <a href="https://ir.homedepot.com/news-releases/2024/11-14-2024-211029079">third-quarter cash dividend</a> of $2.25 per share. The dividend was payable on December 12, 2024, to shareholders of record on the close of business on November 27, 2024. The commitment to returning value may attract long-term investors, potentially supporting stock demand. It also signals a healthy cash flow, reinforcing the company's positive market image.
HD has increased its dividends for 15 consecutive years. It pays an annual dividend of $9, which translates to a 2.16% yield at the current price level. The stock's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 10.9% over the past three years. Moreover, its four-year average dividend yield is 2.31%.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended October 27, 2024, HD's net sales increased 6.6% year-over-year to $40.22 billion. Its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/grossprofit.asp">gross profit</a> grew 5.4% from the year-ago value to $13.43 billion. Moreover, the company's adjusted operating income rose 1.9% from the prior year's quarter to $5.56 billion.
In addition, HD's net earnings and adjusted EPS came in at $3.65 billion and $3.78, respectively.
Analysts expect HD's revenue and EPS for the fiscal fourth quarter ending January 2025 to increase 11.2% and 6.9% year-over-year to $38.69 billion and $3.01, respectively. In addition, the company surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in all of the four trailing quarters.
Shares of HD have surged 7.5% over the past three months and 16% over the past year, closing the last trading session at $410.71.
HD's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> mirror its fundamentals. HD has a B grade for Stability, Sentiment, and Quality. The POWR Ratings are calculated by taking into account 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/home-improvement-goods/">Home Improvement &amp; Goods industry</a>, HD is ranked #24 out of 57 stocks. In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, you can check HD's ratings for Momentum, Value, and Growth <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HD/">here</a>.
Stock #2: AbbVie Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ABBV/">ABBV</a>)
ABBV discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells pharmaceuticals. Its product portfolio covers a wide range of conditions, such as Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Eye Care, and others. The company also offers facial injectables, plastics and regenerative medicine, body contouring, and skincare products, and more.
On December 13, ABBV <a href="https://news.abbvie.com/2024-12-13-AbbVie-to-Acquire-Nimble-Therapeutics,-Further-Strengthening-Immunology-Pipeline">announced a definitive agreement</a> to acquire Nimble Therapeutics, a biotechnology company offering oral peptide therapeutics. The acquisition enhances ABBV's drug pipeline by integrating Nimble's oral peptide IL23R inhibitor, peptide synthesis, screening, and optimization platform, boosting its ability to expand future therapeutic offerings.
On December 11, ABBV completed the <a href="https://news.abbvie.com/2024-12-11-AbbVie-Completes-Acquisition-of-Aliada-Therapeutics">acquisition of Aliada Therapeutics</a>, a biotechnology company advancing therapies using a novel blood-brain barrier (BBB)-crossing technology to address challenging central nervous system (CNS) diseases.
The acquisition could enhance ABBV's pipeline for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease through Aliada's lead investigational asset is ALIA-1758 and bolster its neuroscience discovery and development.
On October 30, ABBV <a href="https://investors.abbvie.com/news-releases/news-release-details/abbvie-reports-third-quarter-2024-financial-results">announced a 5.8% increase</a> in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $1.55 per share to $1.64 per share. The dividend is payable on February 14, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 15, 2025, rewarding investors with higher returns.
ABBV pays an annual dividend of $6.56, which translates to a 3.78% yield at the current price level. Its dividend payouts have grown at a CAGR of 7.7% over the past five years, while its four-year average dividend yield is 3.91%. ABBV has raised its dividends for 11 consecutive years.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, ABBV's net revenues increased 3.8% year-over-year to $14.46 billion. Its operating earnings rose 68% from the year-ago value to $3.83 billion. Additionally, the company's adjusted earnings and adjusted EPS grew 1.5% and 1.7% from the prior year's quarter to $5.33 billion and $3.00, respectively.
For the fiscal fourth quarter ending December 2024, Street expects ABBV's revenue and EPS to increase 3.6% and 6.7% year-over-year to $14.81 billion and $2.98, respectively. Additionally, the company topped the consensus revenue estimates in all four trailing quarters.
ABBV's shares have surged 1.8% over the past six months and 11.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $171.63.
ABBV's strong prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
ABBV has a B grade for Growth, Sentiment, and Quality. It is ranked #7 out of 153 stocks within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ABBV/">Medical - Pharmaceuticals</a> industry.
To access ABBV's Momentum, Value and Stability ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ABBV/">click here</a>.
Stock #1: Lowe's Companies, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LOW/">LOW</a>)
LOW offers products for construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. The company also provides home improvement products, such as appliances, seasonal and outdoor living, lawn and garden, lumber, kitchens and baths, tools, and more.
On December 11, LOW <a href="https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/press-releases/lowes-unveils-2025-total-home-strategy-drive-long-term-growth-and-market-share-12-11-24">introduced new initiatives</a> to drive growth in its Total Home strategy. The company launched AI-driven frameworks to enhance customer experience and boost productivity, providing more personalized service. Additionally, LOW revealed its first product marketplace, offering customers access to a broader range of home improvement items.
The company also announced plans to expand its store presence and increase offerings in rural areas. These initiatives aim to provide customers with greater value, meeting their total home improvement needs with exceptional service. By diversifying product offerings and improving accessibility, LOW seeks to strengthen its market position and foster customer growth.
On November 4, LOW <a href="https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/press-releases/lowes-introduces-new-lowes-digital-home-platform-giving-its-loyalty-members-personalized-home-maintenance-support-11-04-24">announced the introduction</a> of Lowe's Digital Home Platform, which will be exclusively available to MyLowe's Rewards members. Through this platform, LOW members have access to free, personalized information about products in their homes, including warranties and manuals, maintenance suggestions, and more.
The exclusive offering can drive repeat business, increase membership, and enhance data collection for targeted marketing, ultimately supporting growth and improving financial performance through higher sales and customer retention.
On November 15, LOW's board of directors announced a <a href="https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/press-releases/lowes-companies-inc-declares-cash-dividend-11-15-24">quarterly cash dividend</a> of $1.15 per share. The dividend is payable on February 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 22, 2025.
LOW has raised its dividends for 61 consecutive years, currently offering an annual dividend of $4.60, which equates to a 1.75% yield at the current price level. Furthermore, its dividend payouts have grown at a CAGR of 17.1% over the past three years, with a four-year average dividend yield of 1.67%.
For the third quarter that ended November 1, 2024, LOW's net sales came in at $20.17 billion. Its operating income was reported to be $2.54 billion. Additionally, the company's net earnings and earnings per common share came in at $1.70 billion and $2.99, respectively.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimates of $84.53 billion and $12.51 for the fiscal year ending January 2025 exhibit a year-over-year rise of 1.4% and 5.1%, respectively. Moreover, the company topped the consensus EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
The stock has surged 6.3% over the past nine months and 15.3% over the past year to close the last trading session at $260.10.
LOW's POWR Ratings reflect its robust prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
LOW has a B grade for Quality. Within the Home Improvement &amp; Goods industry, it is ranked #12 out of 57 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LOW/">Click here</a> to access LOW's ratings for Stability, Sentiment, Growth, Value, and Momentum.
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HD shares were unchanged in premarket trading Tuesday. Year-to-date, HD has gained 21.42%, versus a 28.87% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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