Webull Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NASDAQ:BULL)

Key Points

• Unusual options activity occurred as traders bought 118,781 call options on Tuesday, a 78% increase versus the average daily call volume, indicating elevated bullish or speculative interest.
• Shares rose 10.2% to $5.82 on above-average volume (12.6M vs. 10.85M avg); the company has a market cap of $2.92B, a negative P/E (-4.93), and a 1‑year range of $4.50–$59.21.
• Institutional ownership is very high at 92.48%, and analysts are mixed but assign a consensus rating of Moderate Buy with a $13.00 target price.

Webull Corporation (NASDAQ:BULL - Get Free Report) was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Tuesday. Stock traders bought 118,781 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of 78% compared to the average daily volume of 66,584 call options.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Webull

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Independent Advisor Alliance boosted its position in shares of Webull by 9.3% in the third quarter. Independent Advisor Alliance now owns 15,920 shares of the company's stock valued at $235,000 after acquiring an additional 1,350 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc bought a new stake in shares of Webull in the third quarter valued at about $26,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Webull by 7.9% in the fourth quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 25,918 shares of the company's stock valued at $201,000 after acquiring an additional 1,895 shares during the period. Osaic Holdings Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Webull in the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its position in shares of Webull by 860.7% in the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 2,959 shares of the company's stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 2,651 shares during the period. 92.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

BULL has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Webull in a report on Friday, March 27th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Webull from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Compass Point began coverage on shares of Webull in a research report on Monday, March 9th. They set a "buy" rating and a $9.00 target price on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities cut their target price on shares of Webull from $15.00 to $12.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Webull from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Sunday, March 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Webull currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $13.00.

Webull Stock Up 10.2%

BULL stock traded up $0.54 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $5.82. 12,617,457 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 10,850,487. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a quick ratio of 1.33 and a current ratio of 1.33. The firm has a market cap of $2.92 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.93 and a beta of 0.11. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $5.57 and its 200 day simple moving average is $8.23. Webull has a 1-year low of $4.50 and a 1-year high of $59.21.

About Webull

Webull Financial LLC is a commission-free online brokerage platform that provides individual investors with access to U.S. equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), options, and cryptocurrencies. Through its mobile and desktop applications, the company offers real-time market data, advanced charting tools, customizable watchlists, and streamlined order execution. Webull’s platform is designed to support both self-directed traders and investors seeking an intuitive interface coupled with professional-grade analytics.

In addition to its core trading services, Webull delivers educational resources and research tools to help users make informed decisions.

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