JD.com's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking
Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on JD.com (NASDAQ:JD).
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 JD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did?
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 61 uncommon options trades for JD.com.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 55% bullish and 42%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 23 are puts, for a total amount of $1,149,377, and 38 are calls, for a total amount of $1,575,848.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $28.0 to $40.0 for JD.com over the recent three months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of JD.com stands at 5896.21, with a total volume reaching 522,499.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in JD.com, situated within the strike price corridor from $28.0 to $40.0, throughout the last 30 days.
JD.com 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $2.86 | $2.84 | $2.86 | $35.00 | $91.5K | 4.5K | 790 |
| JD | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $0.86 | $0.85 | $0.86 | $40.00 | $89.4K | 75.8K | 22.4K |
| JD | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $2.09 | $2.05 | $2.09 | $40.00 | $86.5K | 7.6K | 1.0K |
| JD | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 10/17/25 | $4.0 | $3.9 | $3.94 | $36.00 | $78.8K | 176 | 200 |
| JD | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $2.95 | $2.91 | $2.91 | $35.00 | $69.8K | 4.5K | 470 |
About JD.com
JD.com is the third-largest Chinese e-commerce platform by GMV in 2024. it offers a wide selection of authentic products with speedy and reliable delivery. The company has built its own nationwide fulfilment infrastructure and last-mile delivery network, staffed by its own employees, which supports both its online direct sales, its online marketplace and omnichannel businesses.
Having examined the options trading patterns of JD.com, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
JD.com's Current Market Status
- With a trading volume of 6,536,155, the price of JD is down by -1.09%, reaching $33.55.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 24 days from now.
What The Experts Say On JD.com
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $40.5.
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* An analyst from Benchmark has decided to maintain their Buy rating on JD.com, which currently sits at a price target of $47.
* An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on JD.com, which currently sits at a price target of $37.
* An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on JD.com, maintaining a target price of $28.
* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for JD.com, targeting a price of $50.
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