Constellation Energys 820M Volume Ranks 115th as Bullish and Bearish Bets Clash Over 150-360 Price Targets

Constellation Energy (CEG) fell 0.95% on August 20, 2025, with a trading volume of $820 million, ranking 115th in market activity. Unusual options trading activity highlighted mixed sentiment among large investors, with 31 non-standard trades totaling $2.95 million in put and call options. The price targets spanned from $150 to $360, reflecting a three-month outlook. Notable trades included a $940,000 bullish put sweep at $260 strike price and a $800,000 bearish call trade at $350, suggesting strategic positioning ahead of potential market shifts.

Analyst ratings remain cautiously optimistic, with five firms averaging a $397.8 target price. Keybanc and Raymond James maintained Overweight/Outperform ratings, while Melius Research lowered its target to $462. The stock’s RSI indicates a neutral stance, and its next earnings report is due in 75 days. Institutional activity, though split between bullish and bearish bets, underscores heightened interest in the stock ahead of key catalysts.

A backtested strategy of holding the top 500 volume stocks for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a 31.52% total return, with an average 0.98% daily gain. This suggests short-term momentum potential but also underscores volatility risks inherent in timing-based strategies. The results align with CEG’s mixed institutional positioning, highlighting the importance of liquidity and timing in options-driven market dynamics.