<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Microsoft</strong>.</p><p>Looking at options history for Microsoft <span>MSFT</span> we detected 170 trades.</p><p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 42% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 41% with bearish.</p><p>From the overall spotted trades, 67 are puts, for a total amount of $6,464,444 and 103, calls, for a total amount of $7,733,903.</p><h3>Expected Price Movements</h3><p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $250.0 to $660.0 for Microsoft over the last 3 months. </p><h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3><p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Microsoft's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Microsoft's whale trades within a strike price range from $250.0 to $660.0 in the last 30 days. </p><h3>Microsoft Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743531350_0.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743531350_0.png"/></p><h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Symbol</strong></th><th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th><th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th><th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th><th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th><th><strong>Ask</strong></th><th><strong>Bid</strong></th><th><strong>Price</strong></th><th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th><th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th><th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th><th><strong>Volume</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>MSFT</td><td>CALL</td><td>SWEEP</td><td>NEUTRAL</td><td>01/16/26</td><td>$33.35</td><td>$33.05</td><td>$33.18</td><td>$395.00</td><td>$331.8K</td><td>2.4K</td><td>101</td></tr><tr><td>MSFT</td><td>CALL</td><td>SWEEP</td><td>BULLISH</td><td>03/20/26</td><td>$7.9</td><td>$7.85</td><td>$7.85</td><td>$500.00</td><td>$307.6K</td><td>1.9K</td><td>388</td></tr><tr><td>MSFT</td><td>PUT</td><td>SWEEP</td><td>BULLISH</td><td>04/17/25</td><td>$5.65</td><td>$5.5</td><td>$5.5</td><td>$375.00</td><td>$220.0K</td><td>6.7K</td><td>2.4K</td></tr><tr><td>MSFT</td><td>CALL</td><td>SWEEP</td><td>BULLISH</td><td>12/17/27</td><td>$17.4</td><td>$17.3</td><td>$17.4</td><td>$610.00</td><td>$182.6K</td><td>30</td><td>105</td></tr><tr><td>MSFT</td><td>PUT</td><td>SWEEP</td><td>BEARISH</td><td>04/17/25</td><td>$5.5</td><td>$5.45</td><td>$5.5</td><td>$375.00</td><td>$157.8K</td><td>6.7K</td><td>2.7K</td></tr></tbody></table><h3>About Microsoft</h3><p>Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).</p><p>In light of the recent options history for Microsoft, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p><h3>Where Is Microsoft Standing Right Now?</h3><ul><li>With a volume of 10,660,152, the price of MSFT is up 1.16% at $379.73. </li><li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li><li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 23 days.</li></ul><h3>What The Experts Say On Microsoft</h3><p>5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $513.0.</p><p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p><p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <strong>Click here for access</strong>.* In a positive move, an analyst from DA Davidson has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $450. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for Microsoft, targeting a price of $500. * In a cautious move, an analyst from Scotiabank downgraded its rating to Sector Outperform, setting a price target of $470. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Tigress Financial continues to hold a Buy rating for Microsoft, targeting a price of $595. * An analyst from Wedbush has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $550. </p><p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Microsoft with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts.</p></div></div>

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<p>Recent options activity for Microsoft (MSFT) shows a bullish sentiment among investors, with 42% of trades being bullish and 41% bearish. Notably, 67 puts and 103 calls were detected, with a total trade value of approximately $14.2 million. Analysts have mixed ratings, with a consensus target price of $513. DA Davidson upgraded to Buy with a $450 target, while Scotiabank downgraded to Sector Outperform with a $470 target. Currently, MSFT is priced at $379.73, up 1.16%, with earnings expected in 23 days.</p>

- Recent options trading indicates a bullish sentiment among large investors, with 42% of trades being bullish and 41% bearish.  
- Microsoft’s stock price is currently $379.73, reflecting a 1.16% increase, with analysts providing a consensus target price of $513.00.  
- Notable analyst ratings include upgrades to Buy from DA Davidson and Jefferies, while Scotiabank downgraded to Sector Outperform, indicating mixed market expectations.  

Looking At Microsoft's Recent Unusual Options Activity