Webull Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NASDAQ:BULL)

Webull Corporation (NASDAQ:BULL) was the target of unusually large options trading on Thursday. Traders acquired 132,511 call options on the company. This is an increase of 83% compared to the typical daily volume of 72,451 call options.

Key Headlines Impacting Webull

Here are the key news stories impacting Webull this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Webull reported first-quarter EPS of $0.03, ahead of the consensus estimate, while revenue reached $159.93 million, indicating the business is still growing faster than many investors expected.
• Positive Sentiment: Management said the quarter featured record trading volumes and strong net deposits, which points to healthy platform activity and customer inflows.
• Positive Sentiment: The launch of Vega Analyst, an AI-powered stock research tool, could improve retention and attract more active traders by adding a differentiated product offering. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Webull continues investing in active-trader features, international expansion, and institutional/B2B adoption, which supports the growth narrative but may pressure near-term margins.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and price-target speculation around the stock being “set to triple” may be adding volatility, but these reports do not change fundamentals by themselves.

Webull Stock Down 5.4%

NASDAQ:BULL traded down $0.38 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $6.61. 32,877,815 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 12,041,447. The company has a quick ratio of 1.33, a current ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The company has a market cap of $3.52 billion, a PE ratio of -5.60 and a beta of 0.60. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $6.03 and its 200-day simple moving average is $7.27. Webull has a one year low of $4.50 and a one year high of $18.32.

Webull (NASDAQ:BULL) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.05 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $165.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $159.99 million. Webull had a net margin of 4.34% and a return on equity of 34.33%. The firm’s revenue was up 49.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts predict that Webull will post 0.07 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

BULL has been the subject of several recent research reports. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and set a $12.00 price objective on shares of Webull in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Webull from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 2nd. Compass Point assumed coverage on shares of Webull in a report on Monday, March 9th. They set a “buy” rating and a $9.00 price objective on the stock. Zacks Research lowered shares of Webull from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Webull in a research report on Friday, March 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $13.00.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new position in shares of Webull in the third quarter worth about $26,000. Osaic Holdings Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Webull during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Webull in the 4th quarter worth approximately $34,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its holdings in Webull by 860.7% in the 3rd quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 2,959 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,000 after buying an additional 2,651 shares during the period. Finally, Sanctuary Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Webull in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $59,000. Institutional investors own 92.48% of the company’s stock.

Webull Company Profile

Webull Financial LLC is a commission-free online brokerage platform that provides individual investors with access to U.S. equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), options, and cryptocurrencies. Through its mobile and desktop applications, the company offers real-time market data, advanced charting tools, customizable watchlists, and streamlined order execution. Webull’s platform is designed to support both self-directed traders and investors seeking an intuitive interface coupled with professional-grade analytics.

In addition to its core trading services, Webull delivers educational resources and research tools to help users make informed decisions.