Stock Markets May 15, 2026 02:51 PM

Options Activity in Skyworks Accelerates to Multi-Month High, Shares Tick Up

Call contracts dominate trading as two June 2026 strikes account for the bulk of volume; open interest data lag noted

By Avery Klein SWKS

Options volume in Skyworks Solutions Inc. (SWKS) surged to 12,288 contracts by 2:10 p.m. New York time on Friday, led almost entirely by calls. Two June 18, 2026 call strikes made up the majority of volume while the stock rose 3.65% to $69.51. Open interest figures cited are as of May 14 and may not capture the full picture of positions established during the session.

Options Activity in Skyworks Accelerates to Multi-Month High, Shares Tick Up
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Key Points

  • Options activity in Skyworks reached 12,288 contracts by 2:10 p.m. New York time on Friday, with calls representing 12,059 contracts and puts 229 contracts.
  • Two June 18, 2026 call strikes dominated volume: the $80 call with 6,414 contracts (open interest 1,987) and the $75 call with 3,684 contracts (open interest 2,777) - open interest figures are as of May 14.
  • Skyworks shares rose 3.65% to trade at $69.51 during the period of observed options activity. Impacted markets include the company's equities and related derivatives markets.

Trading in options tied to Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) accelerated sharply on Friday, reaching a total of 12,288 contracts by 2:10 p.m. New York time, according to exchange data compiled by Bloomberg.

The activity was overwhelmingly call-driven. Call contracts totaled 12,059, representing the vast majority of the session's flow, while puts accounted for 229 contracts.

Two June 18, 2026 call strikes dominated the session. The $80 call registered 6,414 contracts of the session's volume and showed open interest of 1,987 contracts. The $75 call comprised 3,684 contracts traded and had open interest of 2,777 contracts. The open interest figures cited reflect the position snapshot as of May 14.

On the cash market, Skyworks shares moved higher during the same timeframe, rising 3.65% to trade at $69.51.

This report presents the trading data and related open interest figures without attribution of motive or causation for the activity. The open interest numbers quoted are dated and may not reflect changes created by the session's trades.


Contextual notes

  • The total options volume figure and the split between calls and puts are drawn from exchange data compiled by Bloomberg as of 2:10 p.m. New York time on Friday.
  • The two listed June 18, 2026 call strikes accounted for the largest portions of the day's options volume; open interest for those strikes is stated as of May 14.
  • Share price movement during the period was a 3.65% increase to $69.51.

What is and is not covered here

This article reports observed trading volumes, open interest levels as of the stated date, and the intraday equity price. It does not assert causes for the options activity or changes in open interest beyond the dates provided, nor does it draw conclusions about the intentions of market participants.

Risks

  • Open interest figures are dated - the open interest numbers cited are as of May 14 and therefore may not reflect positions established or closed during the trading session referenced.
  • The article provides trading volumes and price movement but does not identify drivers for the surge in call activity - the lack of explanatory information leaves interpretation of motives and catalysts uncertain.
  • Concentration of session volume in two specific call strikes means a significant portion of the day's activity was focused on a small set of contracts, which could affect liquidity or price behavior in those strikes, though the article does not state the post-session consequences.

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