Intuit (INTU) Ranks 73rd in Trading Volume Amid Unusual Options Activity as Analysts Maintain Outperform Rating

On August 13, 2025, Intuit (INTU) traded with a volume of 11.4 million shares, ranking 73rd in market activity, as its share price declined 0.25% to $710.93. Unusual options activity emerged as key traders executed 27 non-standard transactions, with 20 put options totaling $927,923 and seven call options totaling $285,111. The majority of these trades targeted price levels between $400 and $760, suggesting strategic positioning ahead of potential catalysts.

Large-scale investors showed mixed sentiment, with 51% of trades leaning bullish and 29% bearish. Notable trades included a $710 strike put sweep with $194,400 in volume and a $740 strike put trade at $62,800. Open interest averaged 224.75 contracts, while total options volume reached 787.00, indicating heightened speculative activity. Analysts have maintained an outperform rating on Intuit, with a consensus price target of $868, though the stock remains 0.36% below its 30-day trading range.

A backtested strategy of purchasing top 500 volume-driven stocks and holding for one day from 2022 yielded a 6.98% annualized return. However, this approach faced a 15.46% maximum drawdown during the backtest period, underscoring volatility risks despite overall growth. The strategy's performance highlights the need for disciplined risk management in high-volume trading environments.