IBP Unusual Options Activity - Installed Building Products

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Installed Building Products, Inc. (IBP) experienced notable options activity on May 8, 2026, with a total of two prints primarily focused on put options. The total put premium reached approximately $16.98 million, indicating significant interest in downside protection or bearish sentiment. The most prominent print was for the IBP put option with a strike price of $310, expiring on May 15, 2026, which saw a premium of around $9.43 million and a volume-to-open interest ratio of 1.9. This suggests a relatively high level of trading activity compared to existing positions. Additionally, a put option with a strike price of $290, also expiring on May 15, 2026, had a premium of approximately $7.55 million, with a volume-to-open interest ratio of 1.7. This unusual activity comes after only one active day in the last 30, highlighting a potential shift in market sentiment for IBP.

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