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Cinemark Hldgs

Cinemark Holdings Inc is geographically diverse operators in the motion picture exhibition industry in the United States. The company operates in around 518 theatres and 5,847 screens in the United States and Latin America. The company generates revenue from filmed entertainment box office receipts and concession sales, with additional revenue from screen advertising, screen rental and other revenue streams, such as transactional fees, vendor marketing promotions, studio trailer placements, meeting rentals and electronic video games located in some of the theatres. Majority of Cinemark's theaters are located in midsize cities or suburbs of large cities.

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AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) is accustomed to drama on the big screen, but its stock may be facing a critical moment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMC/news">in the financial markets.</a>
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AMC stock is nearing a Death Cross, where its 50-day moving average dips below the 200-day moving average—a technical signal often linked to bearish momentum. For a company managing $4 billion in debt, this chart pattern adds to an already challenging outlook.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Debt Load That Steals The Spotlight</h2>
The domestic box office has made a strong recovery, delivering its best third-quarter results since 2020. However, AMC has struggled to capitalize on the momentum. As the largest theater operator with 900 locations and 10,000 screens, the company remains weighed down by its significant debt burden.
While competitors like Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) navigate the industry revival with relative ease, AMC continues to grapple with substantial interest payments that weigh heavily on its financial recovery.
Even with a blockbuster-filled lineup and premium theater upgrades like Dolby Cinema and IMAX, AMC&#8217;s bottom line continues to suffer. In <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMC/earnings">the third quarter</a>, the company posted a $21 million loss, with interest payments significantly impacting its results.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Blockbuster Bet</h2>
AMC is betting big on premium experiences to lure audiences back. CEO Adam Aron's "<a href="https://investor.amctheatres.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/372/amc-theatres-announces-amcs-go-plan-a-multi-year-plan-to-invest-up-to-1-5-billion-over-four-to-seven-years-greatly-improving-the-movie-going-experience-at-amc">Go Plan</a>" includes a $1 billion-plus investment in enhanced screens, luxury seating, and fancy popcorn buckets. 
While these initiatives might spark revenue growth, analysts <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/18/amc-debt-threatens-its-ability-to-ride-the-box-office-rebound.html">warn</a> against excessive spending. Roth Capital analyst Eric Handler cautions, "They've still got to be judicious with their cash flow."
Yet, investors remain skeptical. AMC's penchant for issuing shares to raise capital has diluted stockholder value, making its equity less appetizing than overpriced movie concessions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Technical Script Unfolds</h2>
The looming Death Cross isn't just symbolic. AMC stock has slumped over 39% in the past year and nearly 29% year-to-date, reflecting waning investor confidence. The recent month's 1.63% gain feels like a short intermission before the plot thickens.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Will AMC Rewrite Its Ending?</h2>
Despite grim technical indicators, there's hope for a better sequel. Hollywood&#8217;s 2025 and 2026 slates are packed with franchise juggernauts that could fill AMC&#8217;s premium screens and drive ticket sales. 
However, the question remains: can AMC manage its debt, avoid further dilution, and stay afloat long enough to capitalize on the industry revival?
For now, as AMC's Death Cross approaches, the market appears to be anticipating a potential shift—though whether it leads to recovery or further struggles remains unclear.
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AMC Nears Death Cross As Debt Takes Center Stage

Movie theater company AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) could highlight market share gains and a strong box office performance when the company reports third-quarter financial results Wednesday<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings"> after the market close.</a>
AMC Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect AMC to report third-quarter revenue of $1.33 billion, down from $1.41 billion in last year's third quarter, according to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent110624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has beaten revenue estimates from analysts in nine of the last 10 quarters, missing in the most recently reported second quarter.
Analysts expect the company to report a loss of 11 cents per share, compared to a loss of 9 cents per share in last year's third quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in seven of the last eight quarters, meeting expectations in the most recently reported second quarter.
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What AMC Analysts Are Saying: Wedbush analyst Alicia Reese <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40165453/amc-stock-to-remain-volatile-after-q2-results-analysts-praise-market-share-gains-ca">detailed the company's</a> potential market share gains in an investor note after second-quarter financial results.
The analyst, who has a Neutral rating and a $4 price target, said the company needs to reduce its high debt load to help with future growth.
"AMC can also drive revenue growth in Europe with theater upgrades. However, it is unlikely to do so until it works through balance sheet right-sizing," Reese said.
The analyst said a large network of premium screens and concert movie distribution deals could help "justify its premium valuation," but cautioned on more potential capital needed to cover interest payments.
&#8220;We expect AMC&#8217;s shares to remain volatile as its shareholders dislike its frequent share issuances.&#8221;
Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey said AMC's second quarter saw a strong performance with several box office hits.
The analyst, who has a Market Weight rating and no price target, said the concession revenue per attendee was up in the second quarter for domestic theaters along with higher average ticket prices, positives for the company.
Key Items to Watch From AMC: The third-quarter box office rose 0.6% year-over-year domestically according to <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/quarter/q3/?grossesOption=calendarGrosses">data </a>from BoxOfficeMojo. The quarter saw hit films like "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine," "Despicable Me 4," "Twisters" and "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" released.
AMC's quarterly report comes after peer Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41660851/whats-going-on-with-cinemark-holdings-stock-thursday">reported quarterly earnings </a>that saw earnings per share and revenue both beat analyst estimates. The company&#8217;s shares rose after the report, and analysts raised<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNK/analyst-ratings"> their price targets.</a>
Cinemark said the third quarter box office exceeded expectations and was the highest quarterly total since the COVID-19 pandemic.
A similar report from AMC could go a long way toward showing a box office recovery and growth ahead.
Fourth-quarter domestic box office hasn't been as strong, with "Venom: The Last Dance" the current top film of the quarter at $92.0 million. Upcoming movies like "Gladiator II," "Moana 2," "Wicked," "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" and "Mufasa: The Lion King" could bring optimism for a strong end to the year for movie theater companies.
AMC CEO Adam Aron has been more optimistic about upcoming years than 2024, which could be echoed in his commentary on Wednesday.
&#8220;With a long list of blockbuster movie titles opening in theaters during the remainder of the year and into 2025 and 2026, the industry-wide box office now appears to us to be poised for sustained growth. Looking ahead, we believe that bodes ever so well for the increasing cash generation potential from AMC&#8217;s movie theaters both at home and abroad," Aron said earlier this year.
AMC Price Action: AMC stock was up 2.3% to $4.50 on Wednesday versus a 52-week trading range of $2.38 to $11.88. AMC stock is down 28% year-to-date in 2024.
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Barrington Research analyst James Goss maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $36 price target.

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Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Cinemark Hldgs, Maintains $36 Price Target

Wells Fargo analyst Omar Mejias maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $31 to $35.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Cinemark Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $35

Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter downgrades Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) from Outperform to Neutral and maintains the price target from $32 to $32.

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Wedbush Downgrades Cinemark Hldgs to Neutral, Maintains Price Target to $32

Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $32 to $34.

Macquarie Maintains Outperform on Cinemark Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $34

Barrington Research analyst James Goss upgrades Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announces $36 price target.

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Barrington Research Upgrades Cinemark Hldgs to Outperform, Announces $36 Price Target

Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NASDAQ">CNK</a>) shares are moving lower on Thursday. The company reported earnings for the third quarter of 2024 before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41648044">the market opened</a>.
What To Know: Cinemark reported earnings per share of $1.19, beating analyst estimates of 58 cents. The company reported sales of $921.8 million, representing 5% year-over-growth and beating analyst estimates of $882.54 million, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
By segment, the company saw $460.4 million in admissions revenue and $367.3 million in concession revenue. Cinemark also reported a global average ticket price of $7.62 and concession revenue per customer of $6.08.
Adjusted EBITDA was $221 million in the quarter with a 23.9% adjusted EBITDA margin. The company also reported $107 million in cash from operating activities and $64 million of free cash flow.
&#8220;Strong, sustained consumer enthusiasm for shared, larger-than-life, theatrical experiences was once again on full display in the third quarter as film results far outpaced expectations, delivering the highest quarterly box office since the pandemic, which climbed to within 4% of 3Q19,&#8221; stated Sean Gamble, Cinemark&#8217;s president and CEO.
Cinemark highlighted that it refinanced unsecured notes due in 2026, issuing $500 million in unsecured notes with 7% interest due in 2032 during the quarter. Additionally, the company repaid $6 million of COVID-related debt in Latin America.
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CNK Price Action: At the time of writing, Cinemark shares were down 1.9% at $29.90, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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What's Going On With Cinemark Holdings Stock Thursday?

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Cinemark Hldgs Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $1.19 vs $0.58 Estimate, Sales $921.800M Beat $882.542M Estimate

Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2024-10-31. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Cinemark Hldgs to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40.
Cinemark Hldgs bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.23, leading to a 0.0% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Cinemark Hldgs's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.09</td>
<td>-0.17</td>
<td>-0.05</td>
<td>0.41</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>0.19</td>
<td>-0.15</td>
<td>0.61</td>
</tr>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>8.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730314964_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on Cinemark Hldgs</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Cinemark Hldgs.
The consensus rating for Cinemark Hldgs is Outperform, derived from 14 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $29.21 implies a potential 1.52% downside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings Among Industry Peers</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of and Cinemark Hldgs, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<h3>Snapshot: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for and Cinemark Hldgs, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>Cinemark Hldgs</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-22.08%</td>
<td>$473.60M</td>
<td>12.97%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Cinemark Hldgs ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It also ranks at the bottom for Gross Profit. However, it ranks in the middle for Return on Equity.
<h3>Discovering Cinemark Hldgs: A Closer Look</h3>
Cinemark Holdings Inc is geographically diverse operators in the motion picture exhibition industry in the United States. The company operates in around 518 theatres and 5,847 screens in the United States and Latin America. The company generates revenue from filmed entertainment box office receipts and concession sales, with additional revenue from screen advertising, screen rental and other revenue streams, such as transactional fees, vendor marketing promotions, studio trailer placements, meeting rentals and electronic video games located in some of the theatres. Majority of Cinemark's theaters are located in midsize cities or suburbs of large cities.
<h3>Key Indicators: Cinemark Hldgs's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Challenges: Cinemark Hldgs's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -22.08%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Cinemark Hldgs's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 6.12% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Cinemark Hldgs's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 12.97% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.94%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Cinemark Hldgs's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 9.35. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNK/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Cinemark Hldgs visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Outlook For Cinemark Hldgs

Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $31 to $32.

Wedbush Maintains Outperform on Cinemark Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $32

JP Morgan analyst David Karnovsky maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $25 to $29.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Cinemark Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $29

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Morgan Stanley raised the price target for Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) from $29 to $35. Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne maintained an Overweight rating. Cinemark shares gained 4.7% to close at $28.63 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNK/analyst-ratings">See </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Mizuho cut the price target for Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>) from $30 to $13. Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh downgraded the stock from Outperform to Neutral. Mobileye shares gained 1.8% to close at $12.29 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MBLY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley raised Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) price target from $390 to $421. Morgan Stanley analyst Hamza Fodderwala maintained an Overweight rating. Palo Alto shares gained 1.8% to close at $369.40 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PANW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. cut Valneva SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALN#NASDAQ">VALN</a>) price target from $23 to $20. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Edward White maintained a Buy rating. Valneva shares fell 1% to close at $5.69 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VALN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird raised eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) price target from $62 to $70. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian maintained an Outperform rating. eBay shares fell 1.3% to close at $66.05 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EBAY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities raised the price target for Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) from $23 to $27. B of A Securities analyst Neel Mitra upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Kinder Morgan rose 1% to close at $23.72 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler raised Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) price target from $56 to $59. Piper Sandler analyst Brian Mullan maintained a Neutral rating. Chipotle shares gained 0.7% to close at $58.33 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan raised the price target for Ferrari N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RACE#NYSE">RACE</a>) from $385 to $525. JP Morgan analyst Ryan Brinkman upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight. Ferrari shares fell 0.7% to close at $453.27 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RACE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley cut Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) price target from $9 to $7. Morgan Stanley analyst Erin Wright maintained an Underweight rating. Walgreens shares rose 1.4% to close at $9.03 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WBA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $29 to $35.

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Cinemark Holdings shares are trading higher after Roth MKM and Wells Fargo raised their respective price targets on the stock.

Wells Fargo analyst Omar Mejias maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $28 to $31.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Cinemark Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $31

Roth MKM analyst Eric Handler maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $30 to $33.

Roth MKM Maintains Buy on Cinemark Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $33

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 Communication Services 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>GOOGL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROKU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$143.2K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BILI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$93.3K</td>
<td>76.9K</td>
<td>861</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CNK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$115.8K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>579</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$97.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td>523</td>
<td>49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>319</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 434 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $183.0 per contract. There were 4810 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14892 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RBLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 111 contract(s) at a $42.50 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 $27.0K, with a price of $244.0 per contract. There were 19405 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 501 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 53 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $143.2K, with a price of $282.0 per contract. There were 5526 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1119 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BILI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 105 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 203 contract(s) at a $30.00 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 $93.3K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 76903 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 861 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CNK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 469 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 579 contract(s) at a $22.00 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 $115.8K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 579 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 168 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.8K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 3413 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 139 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 140 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.6K, with a price of $5460.0 per contract. There were 523 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 49 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 469 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 43 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.3K, with a price of $1125.0 per contract. There were 1853 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 441 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.8K, with a price of $31895.0 per contract. There were 319 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22 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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