Dernières nouvelles pour AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) Stock

AeroVironment

AeroVironment Inc operates under a single business segment in which it supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky.

AeroVironment Inc

AeroVironment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) reported second-quarter financial results for fiscal 2025 Wednesday after the bell. Here&#8217;s a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVAV">key metrics from the quarter</a>.
Q2 Earnings: AeroVironment reported second-quarter revenue of $188.5 million, up from $180.8 million year-over-year, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company reported adjusted earnings of 47 cents per share, down from adjusted earnings of 97 cents per share year-over-year. 
Total revenue was up 4% year-over-year, reflecting higher product sales and service revenue. Income from operations was $7 million in the quarter, down from $25.2 million in the prior year&#8217;s quarter. The company said it had a funded backlog of $467.1 million as of Oct. 26, up from $400.2 million as of April 30. 
"AeroVironment continues to deliver strong results, including record second-quarter revenue along with a healthy funded backlog that is 25% higher than the prior quarter. Key wins from our Loitering Munition Systems segment continue to drive growth for the company,&#8221; said&nbsp;Wahid Nawabi, chairman, president and CEO of AeroVironment.
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Looking Ahead: AeroVironment continues to expect full-year 2025 revenue of $790 million to $820 million and full-year adjusted earnings of $3.18 to $3.49 per share.
"We expect our proposed acquisition of BlueHalo to further advance our growth opportunities with a highly complementary portfolio of products, customers and capabilities in key defense space and intelligence sectors and establish AeroVironment as the next generation defense technology company for our customers. We look forward to continued momentum beyond fiscal year 2025,&#8221; Nawabi said.
Management is currently discussing the quarter on a call with analysts and investors that started at 4:30 p.m. ET.
AVAV Price Action: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVAV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AeroVironment shares</a> were down 7.98% in after-hours, trading at $181.18 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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CORRECTION: AeroVironment shares are trading lower after the company announced Q2 financial results.

AeroVironment Sees FY25 Adj. EPS $3.18-$3.49; Revenue $790M-$820M

AeroVironment shares are trading lower after the company announced worse-than-expected Q2 financial results.

AeroVironment Q2 Adj. EPS $0.47 Down From $0.97 YoY; Revenue $188.5M Up From $180.8M YoY

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) announced its Q2 earnings on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 04:15 PM.
Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
AeroVironment missed estimated earnings by -31.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.47 versus an estimate of $0.68.
Revenue was up $7.64 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Previous Earnings Records</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.24 in the last quarter, resulting in a 5.0% drop share price change the following day.
Here's a look at AeroVironment's past performance:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.33</td>
<td>0.62</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.89</td>
<td>0.43</td>
<td>0.63</td>
<td>0.97</td>
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<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>185.54M</td>
<td>188.56M</td>
<td>170.62M</td>
<td>170.91M</td>
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<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>189.48M</td>
<td>196.98M</td>
<td>186.58M</td>
<td>180.82M</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

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AeroVironment Earnings Report: Q2 Overview

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Earnings Scheduled For December 4, 2024

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2024-12-04. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect AeroVironment to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.68.
The announcement from AeroVironment is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.24, leading to a 5.31% drop in the share price the following trading session.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733238198_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of AeroVironment Shares</h3>
Shares of AeroVironment were trading at $203.19 as of December 02. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 58.54%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Insights on AeroVironment</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on AeroVironment.
Analysts have provided AeroVironment with 4 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Buy. The average one-year price target stands at $232.5, suggesting a potential 14.42% upside.
<h3>Understanding Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of and Hexcel, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>As per analysts' assessments, Hexcel is favoring an Neutral trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $67.89, suggesting a potential 66.59% downside.</li>
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<h3>Overview of Peer Analysis</h3>
Within the peer analysis summary, vital metrics for and Hexcel are presented, shedding light on their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>AeroVironment</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>24.38%</td>
<td>$81.47M</td>
<td>2.54%</td>
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<td>Hexcel</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>8.82%</td>
<td>$106.50M</td>
<td>2.52%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
AeroVironment ranks higher in Revenue Growth compared to its peers. In terms of Gross Profit, AeroVironment is at a similar level as its peers. However, AeroVironment has a higher Return on Equity than its peers. Overall, AeroVironment is positioned favorably among its peers based on these metrics.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind AeroVironment</h3>
AeroVironment Inc operates under a single business segment in which it supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky.
<h3>AeroVironment's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: AeroVironment's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 24.38%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: AeroVironment's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 11.17%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.54%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): AeroVironment's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.1% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, AeroVironment adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVAV/earnings">To track all earnings releases for AeroVironment visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Jefferies analyst Greg Konrad upgrades AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) from Hold to Buy and lowers the price target from $240 to $230.

Jefferies Upgrades AeroVironment to Buy, Lowers Price Target to $230

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) shares are trading lower on Tuesday. The company inked into a definitive agreement to acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42058199/aerovironment-to-acquire-bluehalo-establishing-next-generation-defense-technology-company" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">valued at approximately $4.1 billion</a>.
As per the deal, AeroVironment will issue approximately 18.5 million shares of AV common stock to BlueHalo.
The acquisition is projected to form a diversified Defense Tech company with a complementary portfolio in Uncrewed Systems, Loitering Munitions, Counter UAS, Space Technologies, Electronic Warfare, and Cyber, all enhanced by AI and Autonomy.
The transaction, unanimously approved by both companies&#8217; boards, is expected to close in the first half of calendar 2025, subject to regulatory and AV shareholder approvals, along with other customary closing conditions.
Following the transaction&#8217;s close, AeroVironment shareholders will hold around 60.5% of the combined company, while BlueHalo&#8217;s equity holders will own 39.5%, subject to closing adjustments.
Arlington Capital Partners, the majority owner of BlueHalo, will retain a significant stake, with most BlueHalo holders entering lock-up agreements—40% releasing 12 months post-close, and the remaining 60% in equal tranches at 18 and 24 months.
AeroVironment expects BlueHalo&#8217;s portfolio of 10 flagship solution families and over 100 patents to integrate seamlessly with its own expertise in Uncrewed Systems, Loitering Munitions, and Advanced Technologies.
This synergy will enable the combined company to deliver next-generation technologies, with projected pro forma revenue exceeding $1.7 billion.
BlueHalo expects to achieve over $900 million in revenue for 2024, with a funded backlog nearing $600 million and a strong pipeline of multi-billion-dollar opportunities.
In 2023, BlueHalo generated approximately $886 million in revenue, up from $759 million in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">2022 and $660 million in 2021</a>.
AeroVironment expects the transaction to be accretive to revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and non-GAAP EPS in the first full fiscal year after the deal closes.
Following the completion of the transaction, AeroVironment Chairman, President and CEO Wahid Nawabi will be Chairman, President and CEO of the combined company. Jonathan Moneymaker, CEO of BlueHalo, will serve as a strategic advisor to Nawabi and the combined company management team.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) and&nbsp;ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>).
Price Action: AVAV shares are down 3.67% at $188.84 at the last check Tuesday.
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AeroVironment Strikes $4.1 Billion Deal To Acquire BlueHalo, Expanding Defense Tech Horizons

AeroVironment shares are trading lower. The company announced it will acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction valued at $4.1 billion.

BlueHalo, an Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company, was founded as a purpose-built platform providing capabilities in several key mission areas: Space Technologies, Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (cUAS), Directed Energy, Electronic Warfare, Cyber, Artificial Intelligence and other Emerging Technologies including Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs).&nbsp;
BlueHalo estimates that it will achieve more than $900 million in revenues for 2024, in addition to funded backlog of nearly $600 million and a pipeline of multiple billion-dollar opportunities and programs of record. BlueHalo generated approximately $886 million of revenue in 2023, compared to $759 million and $660 million in 2022 and 2021, respectively.
On a pro forma basis, the combined company is expected to deliver more than $1.7 billion in revenue.

AeroVironment Agrees To Acquire BlueHalo In An All-stock Transaction With An Enterprise Value Of $4.1B

In the current market session, AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) share price is at $205.00, after a 0.37% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 7.54%, but in the past year, increased by 56.33%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731702712_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at AeroVironment P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
AeroVironment has a better P/E ratio of 97.73 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 80.64 of the Aerospace &amp; Defense industry. Ideally, one might believe that AeroVironment Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731702712_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

A Look Into AeroVironment Inc's Price Over Earnings

AeroVironment shares are trading lower after Jefferies downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and maintained a $240 price target.

Jefferies analyst Greg Konrad downgrades AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) from Buy to Hold and maintains the price target from $240 to $240.

Downgrades

Jefferies Downgrades AeroVironment to Hold, Maintains Price Target to $240

AeroVironment (AV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, announced today that the U.S. Army has awarded a $54.9 million delivery order for the production of Switchblade&#xAE; loitering munition systems. The recently announced award includes an additional contract ceiling of $743 million with $54.9 million in new funding. This contract is issued as part of a broader, previously executed, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, and ensures continued support for both the U.S. Army and several allied partners, including Lithuania, Romania, and Sweden.

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AeroVironment Awarded A $54.9M Delivery Order For The Production Of Switchblade Loitering Munition Systems. The Recently Announced Award Includes An Additional Contract Ceiling Of $743M

AeroVironment (AV) flight-tested an upgraded Sunglider&#x2122;, enhancing its High-Altitude Platform-Station (HAPS) capabilities for commercial and government markets. The result is Horus&#x2122; A, the new version of Sunglider for government applications. Horus A is a solar-powered UAS capable of carrying up to 150 lb of payload with 1.5 kW of available power, offering industry-leading stratospheric performance.

AV Successfully Flight Tests New Solar-Powered Aircraft, Redefines Stratospheric Payload Capabilities

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$37.9K</td>
<td>34.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$615.00</td>
<td>$45.8K</td>
<td>315</td>
<td>552</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>413</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>346</td>
<td>349</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$139.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>179</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LHX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>79</td>
<td>61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$31.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 472 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 253 contract(s) at a $10.00 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 $37.9K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 34817 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1355 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 262 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 1483 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1211 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 56 contract(s) at a $615.00 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 $45.8K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 315 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 294 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 5145 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 45 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 31 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.2K, with a price of $1108.0 per contract. There were 346 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 349 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVAV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 171 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 171 contract(s) at a $290.00 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 $139.9K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 179 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LHX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 80 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 71 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 1344 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 72 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 108 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 52 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 79 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SAVE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 108 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $7.50 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 $28.6K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 9515 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 262 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.1K, with a price of $2830.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 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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