Arcutis and Take-Two Options Trading Activity Surges
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 19 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Arcutis Options Volume: Arcutis Biotherapeutics Inc (Symbol: ARQT) saw options trading volume of 5,320 contracts today, representing approximately 532,000 shares, which is about 45% of its average daily trading volume of 1.2 million shares over the past month, indicating heightened market interest in its future performance.
- High Call Option Activity: Within ARQT, the $27.50 strike call option expiring on March 20, 2026, has seen 2,000 contracts traded today, equating to around 200,000 shares, suggesting that investors are increasingly optimistic about the stock's upward potential.
- Take-Two Options Volume: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Symbol: TTWO) has recorded an options trading volume of 14,675 contracts today, representing approximately 1.5 million shares, which accounts for about 44.7% of its average daily trading volume of 3.3 million shares over the past month, reflecting strong market interest in its stock.
- High Put Option Activity: For TTWO, the $230 strike put option expiring on February 20, 2026, has seen 4,702 contracts traded today, representing approximately 470,200 shares, indicating investor concerns regarding potential declines in the stock's value.
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Analyst Views on OWL
Wall Street analysts forecast OWL stock price to rise
15 Analyst Rating
12 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 10.680
Low
18.00
Averages
21.13
High
28.00
Current: 10.680
Low
18.00
Averages
21.13
High
28.00
About OWL
Blue Owl Capital Inc. is an alternative asset management company. The Company deploys private capital across Credit, GP Strategic Capital and Real Estate platforms on behalf of institutional and private wealth clients. Its product platforms include Credit, GP Strategic Capital and Real Estate. Its credit products offer private financing solutions primarily to upper-middle-market companies. Its credit products are offered through a mix of business development companies, long-dated private funds, managed accounts and collateralized loan obligations. It is focused on acquiring equity stakes in or providing debt financing to private capital firms. Its Real Estate products are focused on acquiring triple net lease real estate occupied by investment-grade or creditworthy tenants. Its Real Estate products are offered through Permanent Capital vehicles, including its real estate investment trusts, and long-dated private funds. It offers asset management services to the insurance industry.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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