Samsara (NYSE:IOT) Stock Sees Unusually High Call Option Buying

Samsara Inc. (NYSE:IOT) was the recipient of unusually large options trading activity on Friday. Traders purchased 22,155 call options on the stock. This is an increase of approximately 207% compared to the typical volume of 7,224 call options.

Samsara Price Performance

NYSE IOT opened at $39.54 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $23.15 billion, a PE ratio of 247.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 9.72 and a beta of 1.35. Samsara has a one year low of $23.38 and a one year high of $47.47. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $39.95 and its 200 day simple moving average is $35.26.

Samsara (NYSE:IOT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September 3rd. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.16 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $508.44 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $483.29 million. Samsara had a return on equity of 4.13% and a net margin of 4.90%. The business’s revenue was up 29.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.12 EPS. Samsara has set its FY 2027 guidance at 0.760-0.780 EPS and its Q3 2027 guidance at 0.180-1.090 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Samsara will post 0.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Samsara

Here are the key news stories impacting Samsara this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tracking Label recognition: Samsara’s disposable Bluetooth Tracking Label was named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 in the Logistics category. The award supports the company’s product innovation narrative and highlights expansion of its Connected Operations platform into shipment visibility. Samsara Tracking Label Named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually high call-option activity: Traders purchased 22,155 call options, roughly three times the average daily volume. This indicates elevated speculative interest and possible bullish positioning, although options activity does not necessarily translate into sustained buying of the shares.
• Neutral Sentiment: Underlying fundamentals remain constructive: Samsara’s latest quarterly results exceeded estimates, with revenue of $508.4 million, up 29.9% year over year, and EPS of $0.20 versus the $0.16 consensus. Recent company commentary also pointed to continued AI and product adoption, rather than an operational setback.
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider sales pressured sentiment: CEO and co-founder Sanjit Biswas and co-founder John Bicket each sold approximately 263,900 shares during October 13–15, worth about $11 million apiece. The transactions were executed under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans, which reduces their signaling value, but the size and concentration of the sales can still concern investors. SEC insider trading filing
• Negative Sentiment: Market and valuation pressure: A weaker Nasdaq and risk reduction across technology stocks created a difficult backdrop for high-growth software companies. With Samsara trading at a very elevated earnings multiple after rallying toward its 52-week high, investors appear more willing to lock in gains and reassess valuation.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently commented on IOT shares. Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage on Samsara in a research note on Monday, September 14th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Samsara from $50.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, September 4th. BTIG Research increased their price objective on Samsara from $45.00 to $54.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 4th. Bank of America lifted their price objective on Samsara from $47.00 to $55.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, September 4th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lifted their price objective on Samsara from $40.00 to $55.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, September 4th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $51.68.

Insider Activity

In other Samsara news, CEO Sanjit Biswas sold 202,617 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $36.81, for a total transaction of $7,458,331.77. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 83,400 shares in the company, valued at $3,069,954. This trade represents a 70.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider John Bicket sold 202,548 shares of Samsara stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $36.81, for a total value of $7,455,791.88. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 83,400 shares in the company, valued at $3,069,954. The trade was a 70.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 2,762,104 shares of company stock valued at $107,384,678 in the last three months. Company insiders own 35.13% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IOT. Markowski Investments acquired a new stake in Samsara in the 2nd quarter valued at about $37,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its stake in shares of Samsara by 91.0% during the second quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 1,377 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 656 shares during the last quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Samsara in the second quarter valued at approximately $46,000. Westwind Capital acquired a new stake in shares of Samsara in the third quarter valued at approximately $64,000. Finally, CX Institutional acquired a new stake in shares of Samsara in the second quarter valued at approximately $64,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.02% of the company’s stock.

Samsara Company Profile

Samsara Inc is a technology company that provides connected operations solutions for organizations with physical operations. Its platform combines Internet of Things (IoT) hardware, cloud-based software and data analytics to help businesses monitor vehicles, equipment, worksites and mobile workforces.

The Samsara Connected Operations Cloud includes vehicle telematics, GPS tracking, video-based safety, routing and dispatch tools, equipment monitoring, workforce and workflow management, and compliance solutions.