La vendita allo scoperto per Twilio dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Twilio. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

Twilio

Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.

Twilio Inc

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UBS analyst Taylor McGinnis maintains Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $145 to $175.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

UBS Maintains Buy on Twilio, Raises Price Target to $175

Twilio Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43714858/twilio-stock-slides-on-mixed-q4-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter financial results </a>after the market close on Thursday. The following are the comments from different analysts on the company&#8217;s performance.
Stifel analyst J. Parker Lane reiterated a Hold rating on the shares and raised the price <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/twlo/analyst-ratings">forecast from $130.00 to $135.00.</a>
A few weeks after releasing preliminary results and a 2025 forecast during its analyst day, Twilio reported its fourth-quarter earnings. The only missing detail was the first-quarter guidance, with mid-points slightly below expectations for both top and bottom lines, noted the analyst.
Following the report, Twilio&#8217;s shares fell in after-hours trading, which the analyst attributes to elevated expectations after the stock&#8217;s recent 30% surge post-investor day.
Looking forward, 2025 will focus on executing the significant CXaaS opportunity and continuing cost reduction efforts, such as getting Segment to breakeven.
While AI remains in its early stages, the analyst sees potential for revenue growth if AI-driven customer engagement solutions gain traction, noted the analyst.
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Needham analyst Ryan Koontz reiterated a Buy rating on the shares with a price forecast of $165.00.
TWLO reported fourth-quarter results that aligned with their positive pre-announcement in January and provided guidance for FY25 that is consistent with earlier expectations for high-single-digit growth and expanding operating margins.
Strong performance in fourth-quarter boosted SMS and voice communications revenue (+11% year-over-year), particularly in sectors like retail.
Management expressed confidence that the record fourth-quarter operating margin of 16.5% will continue to grow in F25, aiming for low 20s by 2027.
The analyst notes the company&#8217;s distinctive approach of integrating Communications, Contextual Data (Segment), and AI positions it uniquely to capture a significant share of the AI value chain for customer experience (CX).
JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens reiterated a Market Outperform rating on the shares with a price forecast of $165.00.
The company reported solid fourth results that were generally in line with its prior guidance. The non-GAAP EPS came in at $1.00 (slightly below the $1.04 consensus), with revenue reaching $1.195 billion (beating the $1.183 billion consensus), reflecting an 11% year-over-year increase, up from 10% last quarter, noted the analyst.
The analyst continues to consider Twilio an appealing investment for capital growth, as the company provides a reliable, intuitive, and effective platform for customer interactions, combining its core CPaaS, SendGrid for email, and Segment for customer data management (CDP).
Twilio targets a substantial market, with an expected addressable market of $118 billion by 2028 for its core communications and data solutions, plus additional opportunities in emerging sectors.
The company boasts a vast customer and distribution network, including over 10 million developers, nearly 5,000 global carrier connections, more than 300,000 active customer accounts, and 9,000 AI clients, 3,000 of whom are paying, the analyst highlighted.
Price Action: TWLO shares are trading lower by 13.8% at $127.04 at the last check Friday.
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Twilio's Q4 Delivers On Expectations, But Guidance And AI Strategy Divide Analysts

Stifel analyst Parker Lane maintains Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $130 to $135.

Stifel Maintains Hold on Twilio, Raises Price Target to $135

JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens reiterates Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $165 price target.

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Twilio, Maintains $165 Price Target

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<li>Needham cut the price target for Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) from $200 to $195. Needham analyst Charles Shi maintained a Buy rating. Applied Materials shares closed at $184.27 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMAT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods raised American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) price target from $87 to $90. Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintained an Outperform rating. AIG shares closed at $76.40 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity raised the price target for Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) from $280 to $400. Canaccord Genuity analyst Joseph Vafi maintained a Buy rating. Coinbase shares closed at $298.11 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COIN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Rosenblatt raised the price target for CyberArk Software Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYBR#NASDAQ">CYBR</a>) from $415 to $445. Rosenblatt analyst Catharine Trebnick maintained a Buy rating. CyberArk shares closed at $414.31 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CYBR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>Barclays cut Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) price target from $125 to $122. Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih maintained an Overweight rating. Crocs shares closed at $110.05 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CROX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Goldman Sachs raised MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKSI#NASDAQ">MKSI</a>) price target from $128 to $129. Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari maintained a Neutral rating. MKS Instruments shares closed at $103.84 on Thursday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKSI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies raised the price target for Twilio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) from $105 to $145. Jefferies analyst Samad Samana maintained a Hold rating. Twilio shares settled at $147.28 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TWLO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company issued second-quarter revenue guidance <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43715360/applied-materials-stock-slides-after-q1-report-weak-q2-revenue-guidance">below estimates</a>.
Applied Materials reported quarterly earnings of $2.38 per share which beat the $2.29 analyst consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue came in at $7.17 billion, beating the $7.14 billion consensus estimate. The company sees second-quarter earnings of $2.30 per share, plus or minus 18 cents, versus the $2.30 estimate and revenue of $7.1 billion, plus or minus $400 million, versus the $7.21 billion estimate.
Applied Materials shares tumbled 5.1% to $174.81 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Solaris Resources Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLSR#NYSE">SLSR</a>) declined 22.5% to $3.20 in pre-market trading after gaining 3% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Stevanato Group S.p.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STVN#NYSE">STVN</a>) fell 16.1% to $16.01 in pre-market trading after declining 5% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLW#NYSE">CLW</a>) shares fell 13.2% to $25.25 in pre-market trading following downbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) dipped 12.3% to $13.37 in pre-market trading. Nvidia reported it dissolved share stake in Soundhound in 13F.</li>
<li>Twilio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) fell 8.6% to $134.49 in pre-market trading following weak first-quarter guidance.</li>
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Twilio shares are trading lower following weak Q1 guidance.

In the latest quarter, 21 analysts provided ratings for Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous 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">4</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Twilio, revealing an average target of $133.1, a high estimate of $185.00, and a low estimate of $50.00. Marking an increase of 39.27%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $95.57. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739534412_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of Twilio among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration 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>Samad Samana</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Koontz</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kash Rangan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick Altmann</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ittai Kidron</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taylor McGinnis</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Murphy</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Power</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<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 Twilio. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Twilio compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Twilio's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Twilio's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Twilio: A Closer Look</h2>
Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.
<h3>Twilio's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Twilio showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 9.67% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase 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 Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Twilio's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -0.86%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Twilio's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of -0.11%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Twilio's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -0.09%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Twilio's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.14.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Twilio Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (21 Ratings)

Jefferies analyst Samad Samana maintains Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $105 to $145.

Jefferies Maintains Hold on Twilio, Raises Price Target to $145

Twilio Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close on Thursday. Here&#8217;s a look at the key details <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43712045/twilio-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results">from the quarter</a>.
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<li>Q4 Revenue: $1.19 billion, versus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">estimates</a> of $1.183 billion</li>
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<li>Q4 EPS: $1.00, versus estimates of $1.04</li>
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Fourth-quarter revenue was up 11% year-over-year, Communications revenue came in at $1.12 billion, up 12% year-over-year, and Segment revenue totaled $74.1 million, down 1% year-over-year. 
Twilio had more than 325,000 active customer accounts as of Dec. 31, up from 305,000 at the end of 2023. 
Twilio generated $108.4 million in operating cash flow and $93.5 million in free cash flow during the fourth quarter. The company ended the quarter with $421.3 million in cash and cash equivalents. 
&#8220;Twilio&#8217;s focus on financial discipline, operational rigor, and innovation is paying off as we delivered a second consecutive quarter of double digit growth and our first ever quarter of GAAP operating profitability,&#8221; said Khozema Shipchandler, CEO of Twilio. &#8220;I&#8217;m energized by the momentum in our business as we deliver on our vision to ensure every digital interaction between businesses and consumers is amazing.&#8221;
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Outlook:&nbsp;Twilio expects first-quarter revenue to be between $1.13 billion and $1.14 billion versus estimates of $1.143 billion, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company anticipates first-quarter adjusted earnings of 88 cents to 93 cents per share versus estimates of 99 cents per share.
Twilio expects full-year 2025 organic revenue growth of 7% to 8%. The company expects to generate $825 million to $850 million in free cash flow in 2025. 
Twilio said it completed its previous share repurchase program before the end of 2024. The company authorized a new buyback of up to $2 billion in January with an expiration of Dec. 31, 2027.
Twilio executives will discuss the quarter on a conference call with investors scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.
Price Action: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TWLO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twilio shares</a> were down 5.37% after hours, trading at $139.37 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Photo: Shutterstock.

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Twilio Stock Slides On Mixed Q4 Earnings

Twilio Sees Q1 Adj. EPS $0.88-$0.93 vs. $0.99 Est., Revenue $1.13B-$1.14B vs. $1.143B Est.

Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.00 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.04 by 3.85 percent. This is a 16.28 percent increase over earnings of $0.86 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.190 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.183 billion by 0.55 percent. This is a 10.59 percent increase over sales of $1.076 billion the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For February 13, 2025

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in TWLO usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Twilio. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 44% leaning bullish and 44% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $64,180, and 7 are calls, amounting to $390,646.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $115.0 to $165.0 for Twilio over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Twilio options trades today is 395.62 with a total volume of 657.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Twilio's big money trades within a strike price range of $115.0 to $165.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Twilio 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739205919_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<h3>About Twilio</h3>
Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Twilio, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Twilio Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 755,617, the price of TWLO is down by -0.61%, reaching $144.76.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 3 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Twilio</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $131.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Hold rating on Twilio, maintaining a target price of $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Underperform, adjusting the price target to $50. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank has decided to maintain their Sector Outperform rating on Twilio, which currently sits at a price target of $160. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Twilio with a target price of $155. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has elevated its stance to Outperform, setting a new price target at $160. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Twilio

February 5, 2025
There were so many notable stock buyback announcements since the start of 2025. 
Beyond the two stocks we discuss below, there were several major buyback announcements during the last month, including Netflix's (NFLX) $15 billion additional buyback, which accounts for 4% of its market cap, GE Aerospace's (GE) $7 billion buyback representing 3% of its market cap at the time of announcement, and HCA Healthcare's (HCA) significant $10 billion buyback, making up 12% of its market cap. In just the first month of this year, 20 companies announced buybacks worth $1 billion and more.
Twilio Inc. (TWLO): $145.92
Market Cap:&nbsp;$22.38B
EV:&nbsp;$20.91B
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I first came across Twilio from a Fortune magazine article before the company went public and then invested in the company when I noticed founder Jeff Lawson purchase shares in the open market when the IPO related pop in the stock price faded. The stock went on a huge roller coaster ride from there, up 1,600% at one point before coming back to earth.
I mentioned the company in the introduction of my book <a href="https://a.co/d/b6v4OHB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Event-Driven Edge in Investing</a> and we also covered the company in our C-Suite article last year, following Jeff Lawson's sudden resignation.
Twilio currently scores 73 on our IA Score quant model without including momentum and valuation factors. We typically consider companies scoring above 70 for further research but there are always exceptions.&nbsp;Twilio's stock soared on January 24th, fueled by optimistic targets unveiled at its annual Investor Day, and has been climbing steadily since.
As a leading cloud communications platform-as-a-service (CPaaS) provider, Twilio enables businesses to seamlessly integrate voice, SMS, video, and email communication into their applications via APIs. Its solutions are at the core of customer engagement for major companies like Airbnb, and Shopify, making it a critical player in the digital communications space.
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Key Insights
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<li>Twilio's turnaround under its new CEO has been remarkable, with shares up over 100% in the past year.</li>
<li>The company projects GAAP operating profitability in 2025 and aims to generate over $3 billion in cumulative free cash flow during the next three years.</li>
<li>Twilio maintains a strong net cash position and has been aggressively buying back shares, retiring 15% of its stock over the last six quarters.</li>
<li>A leaner cost structure, with a 40% headcount reduction since Q3'22 and an 8% drop in stock-based compensation over two years, has cut losses, strengthened profitability, and generated strong free cash flow.</li>
<li>Twilio is gaining traction among AI startups, with emerging AI companies increasingly selecting its platform for customer engagement solutions.</li>
<li>International expansion—currently representing less than 10% of its total addressable market—opens up a largely under-penetrated opportunity that could serve as a powerful growth catalyst over time.</li>
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Twilio's strength lies in programmable communications, enabling developers to embed messaging and voice features without telecom infrastructure. As AI and digital transformation reshape customer interactions, Twilio remains central to modern business communications.
Currently, 65% of revenue comes from the U.S., while 35% is international. However, the global market represents less than 10% of its total addressable market (TAM), presenting significant growth potential if Twilio expands internationally.
Leadership Driving Twilio's Turnaround
The appointment of Khozema Shipchandler as CEO in January 2024 marked the beginning of Twilio's turnaround story. An internal promotion, Shipchandler quickly shifted gears, steering the company toward a stronger, more efficient future. With over 25 years of experience, he previously served as President of Twilio Communications, where he led innovation and operational improvements.
Prior to that, he held key roles as Twilio's COO and CFO. Before joining Twilio, Shipchandler spent 22 years at GE, holding leadership positions in Industrial Internet, Corporate Audit, and Aviation, across the U.S., Middle East, and Singapore. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University, Bloomington, and currently serves on the boards of Smartsheet and Ethos. Twilio's CFO Aidan Viggiano also spent 18 years at GE, joined Twilio in 2019 and was promoted to the role of CFO in 2023.  
Financials
Twilio's revenue has surged from $1.13 billion to $4.15 billion over the past five years, achieving a 34% CAGR. Net losses have significantly narrowed, putting the company on the brink of GAAP profitability. While net cash has declined recently, it still accounts for more than 10% of Twilio's market cap. Importantly, Twilio has generated positive free cash flow for six straight quarters.
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Source: InsideArbitrage
Valuation
With a forward P/E of 34.78 and forward EV/EBITDA of 24.62, the valuation appears expensive. Investors are probably willing to pay up because of the company's strong balance sheet, acceleration in top-line growth, and ongoing share repurchases.
Peers
Twilio's stock has significantly outperformed the S&amp;P500 and other major players like Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM) and RingCentral, Inc. (RNG) over the last year. There is some mean-reversion risk if tech stocks like Twilio fall out of favor.
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Source: Seeking Alpha
Share Repurchase
Twilio does not pay a dividend, opting instead for share repurchases to deliver shareholder value. The company plans to return an annual average of 50% of its free cash flow from 2025 to 2027. Over the past six quarters, Twilio has reduced its share count by 15%, completing $3 billion in share repurchases since Q1 2023. The company recently announced a new $2 billion buyback program through the end of 2027, representing around 11.5% of its market cap at the time of announcement.
With annual stock-based compensation (SBC) running at $600 million, some of this buyback will be used to offset dilution from SBC and the rest will help bring down shares outstanding as we have seen in the recent past.
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Source: InsideArbitrage
Q3 Results
Twilio exceeded expectations in Q3 2024, posting 10% year-over-year revenue growth, well above the projected 6%. Notably, the company has consistently outperformed revenue and EPS estimates for eight consecutive quarters.
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Source: Twilio (Q3 Earnings Presentation)
Twilio will report Q4 results on February 13. The company has set bullish financial targets through 2027.
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Source: Twilio (2025 Investor Day Presentation)
Bottom Line
Twilio's strong balance sheet, with nearly 10% of its market cap in cash, combined with an aggressive share repurchase strategy, underscores both its financial strength and ability to be shareholder friendly. The company's accelerating revenue growth, the CEO's solid execution over the past year, and its path to breakeven create a compelling case for further upside. Their recent analyst day painted a picture of revenue growth that prompted 23 analysts to revise their earnings expectations upward. This is a highly volatile stock that brings with it significant risk of mean-reversion. With the ouster of the founder/CEO after his shares lost their super-voting rights in 2023, in some ways Twilio might be setting itself up to become a potential acquisition candidate.  
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DNOW Inc. (DNOW): $15.10
Market Cap:&nbsp;$1.6B
EV:&nbsp;$1.38B
With over 160 years of industry experience, DNOW Inc. (DNOW) has established itself as a premier global distributor serving the oil &amp; gas, industrial, and energy sectors, forming a critical link from drilling to distribution. Operating under the DistributionNOW brand, the company maintains a vast network of 165+ locations worldwide. Expanding through both organic growth and acquisitions, the company has a global footprint, with distribution centres, warehouses, and customer service locations across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. The US is the major contributor of revenue with 79%, followed by Canada with 11%.
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Key Insights
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<li>DNOW serves as a supplier of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, safety equipment, and engineered solutions with a catalogue of 300,000+ SKUs (Stock Keeping Units).</li>
<li>The company is focused on expanding beyond traditional oil &amp; gas markets to capture opportunities in industrial, renewable, and energy transition sectors, thus mitigating the impact of fluctuations in the cyclical energy industry.</li>
<li>Debt-free balance sheet and a net cash position of $217 million positions the company to invest in strategic growth opportunities.</li>
<li>Active buybacks including the recently approved $160 million share repurchase indicate shareholder friendly capital allocation.</li>
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DNOW is a one-stop provider of critical products and supply chain solutions that support the upstream, midstream, and downstream energy sectors, as well as various industrial markets. The company's offerings include MRO supplies, pipes, valves, fittings, electrical components, and pumping solutions. It also provides modular process, production, measurement, and control systems. Beyond physical products, DNOW offers digital procurement tools and inventory management services to optimize supply chain operations for industrial clients.
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Source: DNOW (Investor Presentation)
Strategic Initiatives
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<li>Expanding Market Reach – DNOW continues to broaden its presence in industrial and energy markets beyond traditional oil &amp; gas.</li>
<li>Digital Transformation – Investing in digital solutions like eCommerce and automation to enhance customer engagement.</li>
<li>M&amp;A Strategy – Over the past 9 years, it has integrated 11 businesses to produce an outstanding pump distribution, rental and service business, combined with engineering, design and fabrication of process production and measurement equipment, which naturally complements its U.S. energy centric business.</li>
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Source: DNOW (Investor Presentation)
Market Drivers &amp; Demand Trends
DNOW's demand is driven by oil and gas drilling, production, refining, and industrial activities, influenced by global energy supply, economic conditions, and geopolitics. Higher oil prices boost drilling and infrastructure investments, increasing demand for DNOW's equipment and MRO supplies.
In the U.S. market, active rigs, well completions, and new wells drilled—key drivers of revenue for DNOW—have each dropped by over 12% year-over-year. Yet, the company has effectively cushioned itself from this impact through its diversified revenue streams, demonstrating strong adaptability in an otherwise challenging oil and gas environment.
Recently, Trump called for Saudi Arabia and OPEC to cut oil prices. While OPEC+ has not yet responded, early indications suggest they are unlikely to alter their planned production increase in April. This bodes well for DNOW, as higher production levels typically lead to greater industrial activity, driving increased demand for its products and services.
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DNOW remains optimistic about midstream growth. Management sees this sector as a key focus due to its low servicing costs and high-volume transaction potential. While margins are slightly lower, strong supplier relationships and product access make midstream a natural extension of DNOW's upstream business. Notably, the midstream segment now accounts for approximately 20% of DNOW's total revenue and the company aims to drive further growth and profitability in 2025 from this sector.
As the world shifts toward renewable energy, DNOW is adapting by expanding into CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage.), and sustainable technologies. The number of CCUS projects grew 60% in 2024, with 44 new facilities under construction, a 70% year-over-year increase.
Financial Strength &amp; Shareholder Value
With a debt-free balance sheet and a net cash position of $217 million, DNOW is well-equipped to pursue strategic growth opportunities while delivering value to shareholders. In the third quarter, DNOW generated an additional $72 million in free cash flow, bringing the trailing 12-month total to $273 million. This performance was driven by record growth in U.S. Process Solutions, contributions from recent acquisitions, and efficient inventory management—all achieved despite a challenging oil and gas environment, lower commodity prices, and ongoing industry consolidation.
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.insidearbitrage.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DNOW-financial-statements.png" alt="DNOW financial statements" class="wp-image-157246" /></figure>
Source: InsideArbitrage
DNOW does not pay dividends but focuses on share repurchases to increase shareholder value. It recently doubled its share repurchase program to $160 million, following the successful completion of its $80 million inaugural buyback, originally authorized through 2024. The new program represents around 11% of its market cap at announcement. Over the past two years, the company has steadily reduced its shares outstanding by nearly 4%, demonstrating its disciplined approach to capital allocation
Competitive Landscape
DNOW operates in the highly competitive industrial distribution sector, competing with companies like MRC Global Inc. (MRC) and DXP Enterprises, Inc. (DXPE). While DNOW has outpaced the S&amp;P 500 over the past year, its performance has been moderate compared to its peers. However, it stands out with the best margins and the strongest balance sheet, managing to achieve a net income margin of 8.7% despite a low gross margin of 22.87%. With a forward P/E of 20.68 and forward EV/EBITDA of 8.91, DNOW appears undervalued compared to its peers. This discount may stem from market concerns over its relatively low year-over-year revenue growth, despite its financial strength.
Risks
<ul>
<li>Earnings are tied to crude oil and gas prices, which are influenced by OPEC decisions, geopolitical instability, and global demand fluctuations.</li>
<li>Industrial slowdowns or supply chain disruptions could impact growth.</li>
<li>Higher interest rates and inflation can increase DNOW's operating costs and reduce customer spending on infrastructure projects.</li>
</ul>
Conclusion
DNOW remains a key player in energy and industrial distribution, supported by a debt-free balance sheet, ongoing share buybacks, and a growing digital presence. The company is actively expanding beyond oil and gas, targeting midstream, renewables, and high-growth industrial sectors like water and mining. Additionally, OPEC's plans to increase oil production present a favorable tailwind, further supporting demand for DNOW's products and services. While commodity price swings and market cycles present challenges, it will be interesting to see how DNOW's commitment to diversification, operational efficiency, and new revenue opportunities plays out in the years ahead.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Twilio.
Looking at options history for Twilio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 46% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 30% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $216,471 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $232,568.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $60.0 to $160.0 for Twilio during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Twilio's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Twilio's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $60.0 to $160.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Twilio Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738701927_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$13.25</td>
<td>$13.15</td>
<td>$13.15</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$66.1K</td>
<td align="right">94</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$40.2K</td>
<td align="right">211</td>
<td align="right">92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$32.75</td>
<td>$31.1</td>
<td>$32.75</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td align="right">39</td>
<td align="right">37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$94.85</td>
<td>$91.65</td>
<td>$94.0</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Twilio</h3>
Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Twilio, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Twilio</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,692,165, the price of TWLO is down -0.48% at $145.87. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 9 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Twilio</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $133.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $142. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Twilio with a target price of $155. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Underperform with a price target of $50. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has elevated its stance to Outperform, setting a new price target at $160. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank has decided to maintain their Sector Outperform rating on Twilio, which currently sits at a price target of $160. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In TWLO Options

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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<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>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>119.3K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$407.50</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td>786</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$52.8K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>931</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td>506</td>
<td>824</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$247.0K</td>
<td>115</td>
<td>655</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$45.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$13.50</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>801</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $632.0 per contract. There were 119380 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10093 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $1345.0 per contract. There were 1859 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1902 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $83.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 1708 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1836 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 160 contract(s) at a $407.50 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 $104.0K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 786 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1121 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 347 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $300.00 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 $58.0K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 7238 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1079 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 73 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 58 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.8K, with a price of $911.0 per contract. There were 5499 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 931 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TWLO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.5K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 506 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 824 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCHP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 193 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 650 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $247.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 115 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 655 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 73 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $31.00 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 $45.1K, with a price of $453.0 per contract. There were 1911 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 39 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $13.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 801 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 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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