Unusual Options Activity
LRCX Unusual Options Activity - Lam Research
- Last active day
- August 21, 2026
- Active days (30d)
- 23
- Biggest recent print
- Put $360.0000 · $29.3M
AI summary
On August 21, 2026, Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) experienced notable options activity, primarily in put options. A total of eight prints were recorded, with a significant imbalance in premium, as puts accounted for approximately $65.7 million compared to just $36,093 for calls. The most prominent trades included a put option at the 400 strike expiring on the same day, with a premium of approximately $13.4 million and a volume-to-open interest (Vol/OI) ratio of 3.3. Additionally, a put at the 350 strike also showed substantial activity, with a premium of around $16.5 million and a Vol/OI of 2.5. Other notable puts included strikes at 370, 360, and 280, each contributing significant premiums and varying Vol/OI ratios. In contrast, the lone call option traded was at the 325 strike, with a much smaller premium and a Vol/OI of 2.7. Overall, the day's activity reflects a strong focus on put options, indicating heightened interest in downside protection or bearish sentiment.
AI-generated summary
Prints on August 21, 2026
| Ticker | Side | Strike | Expiry | Vol/OI | Premium | IV | New |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCX | Put | $280.0000 | 09/25/26 (36d) | 4.6× | $529K | 61% | |
| LRCX | Put | $400.0000 | 08/21/26 (1d) | 3.3× | $13.4M | 237% | |
| LRCX | Put | $370.0000 | 08/21/26 (1d) | 2.8× | $5.2M | 186% | |
| LRCX | Put | $350.0000 | 08/21/26 (1d) | 2.5× | $16.5M | 126% | |
| LRCX | Put | $220.0000 | 10/16/26 (55d) | 3.0× | $782K | 66% | |
| LRCX | Put | $360.0000 | 08/21/26 (1d) | 1.8× | $29.3M | 131% | |
| LRCX | Call | $325.0000 | 08/21/26 (1d) | 2.7× | $36K | 66% | |
| LRCX | Put | $285.0000 | 08/28/26 (6d) | 2.4× | $95K | 67% |
History
- 2026-08-218 prints$36K calls$65.7M puts
- 2026-08-208 prints$989K calls$65.1M puts
- 2026-08-195 prints$1.8M calls$1.3M puts
- 2026-08-185 prints$809K calls$1.7M puts
- 2026-08-177 prints$2.4M calls$7.8M puts
- 2026-08-1414 prints$10.0M calls$8.4M puts
- 2026-08-1312 prints$8.4M calls$1.2M puts
- 2026-08-126 prints$835K calls$1.3M puts
- 2026-08-112 prints$1.5M calls$150K puts
- 2026-08-107 prints$7.0M calls$237K puts
- 2026-08-078 prints$5.5M calls$355K puts
- 2026-08-066 prints$4.6M calls$1.4M puts
- 2026-08-0511 prints$11.4M calls$5.6M puts
- 2026-08-0410 prints$7.6M calls$14.5M puts
- 2026-08-037 prints$2.2M calls$13.1M puts
- 2026-07-319 prints$2.4M calls$4.0M puts
- 2026-07-3014 prints$3.9M calls$4.2M puts
- 2026-07-2915 prints$6.0M calls$26.7M puts
- 2026-07-2812 prints$4.0M calls$23.9M puts
- 2026-07-275 prints$2.1M calls$2.8M puts
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