KKR Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $110 Puts at the Bid: 400 vs 182 OI; Earnings 4/30 Before Open [est] 

KKR Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $110 Puts at the Bid: 400 @ $12.7 vs 182 OI; Earnings 4/30 Before Open [est] Ref=$116.735

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KKR is one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with $624.4 billion in total managed assets, including $505.7 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of September 2024. The company has two core segments: asset management (which includes private markets-private equity, credit, infrastructure, energy, and real estate-and public markets-primarily credit and hedge/investment fund platforms) and insurance (following the firm's initial investment in, and then ultimate purchase of, Global Atlantic Financial Group, which is engaged in retirement/annuity and life insurance lines as well as reinsurance).

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on KKR, Lowers Price Target to $120

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on KKR, Lowers Price Target to $132

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</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 KKR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 21 uncommon options trades for KKR.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 28% bullish and 71%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 16 are puts, for a total amount of $1,221,906, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $315,882.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $100.0 to $125.0 for KKR over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing 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 KKR's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to KKR's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $100.0 to $125.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>KKR 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744139409_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$312.8K</td>
<td align="right">160</td>
<td align="right">151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$13.4</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$179.5K</td>
<td align="right">160</td>
<td align="right">702</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$136.8K</td>
<td align="right">431</td>
<td align="right">190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$95.2K</td>
<td align="right">160</td>
<td align="right">492</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$87.0K</td>
<td align="right">160</td>
<td align="right">284</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About KKR</h3>
KKR is one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with $624.4 billion in total managed assets, including $505.7 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of September 2024. The company has two core segments: asset management (which includes private markets-private equity, credit, infrastructure, energy, and real estate-and public markets-primarily credit and hedge/investment fund platforms) and insurance (following the firm's initial investment in, and then ultimate purchase of, Global Atlantic Financial Group, which is engaged in retirement/annuity and life insurance lines as well as reinsurance).
Having examined the options trading patterns of KKR, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of KKR</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 8,140,315, the price of KKR is up 5.42% at $102.83. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About KKR</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $161.67.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has elevated its stance to Overweight, setting a new price target at $141. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on KKR, which currently sits at a price target of $194. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JMP Securities keeps a Market Outperform rating on KKR with a target price of $150. 
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JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan maintains KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) with a Market Outperform and lowers the price target from $165 to $150.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on KKR, Lowers Price Target to $150

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Analysts' ratings for KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 8 analysts.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for KKR, presenting an average target of $164.25, a high estimate of $194.00, and a low estimate of $141.00. Highlighting a 2.16% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $167.88. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743796873_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A clear picture of KKR's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Craig Siegenthaler</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$141.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$181.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Gandhi</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to KKR. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of KKR compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for KKR's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into KKR's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KKR/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on KKR analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know KKR Better</h2>
KKR is one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with $624.4 billion in total managed assets, including $505.7 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of September 2024. The company has two core segments: asset management (which includes private markets-private equity, credit, infrastructure, energy, and real estate-and public markets-primarily credit and hedge/investment fund platforms) and insurance (following the firm's initial investment in, and then ultimate purchase of, Global Atlantic Financial Group, which is engaged in retirement/annuity and life insurance lines as well as reinsurance).
<h3>A Deep Dive into KKR's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, KKR faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -26.81% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: KKR's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 35.17%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): KKR's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 4.72% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.31%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 2.15, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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8 Analysts Have This To Say About KKR

KKR shares are trading lower after B of A Securities cut its price target on the stock from $214 to $194.

B of A Securities analyst Craig Siegenthaler maintains KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $214 to $194.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on KKR, Lowers Price Target to $194

Goldman Sachs analyst Alexander Blostein expects macro and policy uncertainty, volatile equity markets, and declining short-term interest rates to weigh on EPS <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bank" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecasts for Capital Markets stocks</a>.
The analyst&#8217;s 2025 estimates are ~5% below consensus on average, except for Exchanges.
Blostein says Alternative Manager stocks face heightened EPS risks due to weaker realization activity (potential 30% downside to Street estimates) and a slower FRE growth trajectory, now expected to average 11% in 2025E,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/tpg/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> down from ~15% previously</a>.
The analyst writes that Brookfield Asset Management Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAM#NYSE">BAM</a>) appears among the most resilient, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bam/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">benefiting from index inclusion</a>.
While TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>) and KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) offer attractive valuations, further EPS estimate revisions may be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kkr/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">necessary, adds the analyst</a>.
On the other hand, the analyst says that the Brokers and Wealth Advisor stocks face an average 4%<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/schw/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> downside to 2025/2026 EPS estimates</a>.
Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) is performing better (+5% first-quarter EPS beat), while Stifel Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>) is lagging <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sf/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">(-10% EPS miss), adds the analyst</a>.
Blostein expects lower short-term interest rates, weaker equity markets, and slower Investment Banking activity in 2025 to weigh on EPS, though he anticipates higher cash balances in March and stronger retail engagement to provide some relief.
Meanwhile, the analyst projects Traditional Managers to face ~5% EPS downside in 2025/26, with T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROW#NASDAQ">TROW</a>) and Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHG#NYSE">JHG</a>) facing high-single-digits <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/jhg/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">EPS risks in 2025/26.</a>
Blostein expects long-term average AUM to decline ~1% q/q, with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/trow/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">weaker second-quarter momentum</a>.
Fixed Income and Active ETFs show strength, but Active Equities outflows may drive a -2.0% annualized organic decline, adds the analyst.
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Benzinga's options scanner has just identified more than 11 option transactions on KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), with a cumulative value of $1,287,373. Concurrently, our algorithms picked up 6 puts, worth a total of 1,106,053.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $110.0 to $130.0 for KKR over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for KKR's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across KKR's significant trades, within a strike price range of $110.0 to $130.0, over the past month.
<h3>KKR Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743533143_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$508.0K</td>
<td align="right">182</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$216.6K</td>
<td align="right">327</td>
<td>873</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$168.8K</td>
<td align="right">327</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$84.1K</td>
<td align="right">327</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$78.2K</td>
<td align="right">327</td>
<td>119</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About KKR</h3>
KKR is one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with $624.4 billion in total managed assets, including $505.7 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of September 2024. The company has two core segments: asset management (which includes private markets-private equity, credit, infrastructure, energy, and real estate-and public markets-primarily credit and hedge/investment fund platforms) and insurance (following the firm's initial investment in, and then ultimate purchase of, Global Atlantic Financial Group, which is engaged in retirement/annuity and life insurance lines as well as reinsurance).
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding KKR, 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 KKR</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,493,512, with KKR's price up by 0.39%, positioned at $116.06.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 29 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About KKR</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $141.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo upgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $141. 
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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 Financials 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>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$45.7K</td>
<td>12.9K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$41.50</td>
<td>$268.1K</td>
<td>869</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$86.5K</td>
<td>97</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$669.6K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
<td>$54.1K</td>
<td>285</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$9.20</td>
<td>$107.9K</td>
<td>346</td>
<td>576</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$332.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>160</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>177</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$115.0K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 109 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 129 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.7K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 12921 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6536 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 17 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1887 contract(s) at a $41.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $268.1K, with a price of $142.0 per contract. There were 869 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1998 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 206 contract(s) at a $44.00 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 $86.5K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 97 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1932 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 655 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 992 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $669.6K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 3944 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1050 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 741 contract(s) at a $119.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.1K, with a price of $73.0 per contract. There were 285 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1034 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 655 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 254 contract(s) at a $9.20 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 $107.9K, with a price of $425.0 per contract. There were 346 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 576 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 291 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $332.0K, with a price of $16601.0 per contract. There were 2839 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 160 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AIG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 172 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 24 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $1420.0 per contract. There were 177 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PGR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 4 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $115.0K, with a price of $2300.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 172 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $120.00 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 $59.2K, with a price of $1480.0 per contract. There were 1050 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 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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Topcon Corporation (OTC:&nbsp;TOPCF)&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOPCY#OTC">TOPCY</a>) on Friday launched a management buyout led by Topcon President and CEO Takashi Eto.
The MBO will receive investment from KKR &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) and JIC Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan Investment Corporation.
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The tender offer is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250327998023/en/Topcon-to-Accelerate-Growth-through-Management-Buyout-with-KKR-and-JIC-Capital" rel="noreferrer noopener">expected</a> to commence around the end of July 2025.
KKR is making this investment predominantly from its Asian Fund IV, and it is planned that KKR will indirectly hold a majority interest in Topcon.
Topcon is pursuing its long-term vision leading up to its 100th anniversary in 2032. The company has been implementing its &#8220;Mid-Term Management Plan 2025,&#8221; which covers the fiscal years 2023–2025.
The company aims to evolve into &#8220;New Topcon 2.0,&#8221; a business structure that will further accelerate the Topcon Group&#8217;s competitiveness.
In particular, to transform its eye care business from a hardware-based business to a solutions business and to achieve further growth in its positioning business, where the competitive environment is rapidly changing, the company believes that bold, long-term investments and fundamental transformations beyond conventional business reforms are necessary.
Takeshi Eto, President and CEO of Topcon&nbsp;said, &#8220;Today&#8217;s announcement represents a crucial step in realizing &#8220;Topcon 2.0&#8243; and in achieving our long-term vision and to drive future growth. Strategically partnering with KKR and JICC will enable us to focus on bold, agile investments and management initiatives, including structural reforms, without being constrained by potential short-term uncertainties.&#8221;
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