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Analysts See Domino's Pizza Stock As Too Cheap Ahead of Earnings Next Week

Domino's stock is at a one-year low ahead of full-year earnings due out next week. One play is to sell short out-of-the-money (OTM) put options with a one-month expiry. It has a 2% yield for a 5% lower strike price.

Barchart · Feb 17

Cisco Systems Reports Lower Free Cash Flow - But, Is CSCO Stock a Buy Here?

Cisco Systems reported positive free cash flow (FCF) in the latest quarter, albeit lower than last year. Nevertheless, its FCF margin is still strong, and management provided higher guidance. Analysts' target prices for CSCO stock are higher.

Barchart · Feb 13

Exxon Mobil’s Options Heat Up—31 Unusually Active Contracts Signal Key Trading Setups

Not only did Exxon Mobil have the fourth-highest Vol/OI ratio from yesterday’s unusual options activity, but it also had 31 of the top 100. There are many bets at play here. Here are three possible strategies to profit.

Barchart · Feb 12

Apple is an Analyst Favorite, But AAPL Stock Has Been Flat - Shorting Puts Is the Best Play

Shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) put options in Apple stock has clearly been the best play, as AAPL has been trading in a range over the last month. Their price target is over 5% higher, but my price target is $325, 19% above today's price.

Barchart · Dec 30, 2025

A Less-Costly Way to Buy Costco to Gain Leveraged Upside in COST Stock

Yesterday's Barchart article on Costco showed that COST stock is cheap. Today's article illustrates an interesting strategy: short one-month out-of-the-money COST puts and calls to pay for longer-dated in-the-money COST calls.

Barchart · Dec 29, 2025

ConocoPhillips Stock Still Looks 18% Undervalued - How to Play COP Stock?

ConocoPhillips stock has a 3.6% annual yield and could be up to 18% undervalued. Another play here is to sell short out-of-the-money puts as an income play. For example, 5% OTM COP puts have a 1% monthly yield.

Barchart · Dec 19, 2025

PayPal's Strong Free Cash Flow and Margins Could Push PYPL +17% Stock Higher

PayPal has filed to start a bank to enhance its lending capabilities. This will serve to boost its strong free cash flow and FCF margins. That could push PYPL stock over 17% higher over the next year, as it has been drifting.

Barchart · Dec 16, 2025

How to Make a 1.77% 1-Month Yield in GOOGL Stock - It Still Looks Undervalued

Out-of-the-money (OTM) GOOGL put options can provide short sellers a 1.77% one-month yield. Moreover, GOOGL stock has +32% upside based on an FCF-based target. Buying in-the-money calls is another play.

Barchart · Dec 14, 2025

McDonald's Stock Looks Cheap - Analysts Are Lovin' MCD and Raising Their PTs

Analysts have been raising their price targets (PTs) for McDonald's stock (MCD) over the last month. Meanwhile, my price target remains 19% higher at $370. Shorting out-of-the-money puts and calls works here.

Barchart · Dec 7, 2025

Chevron's Latest 5-Yr Plan Implies a Major Dividend Hike - CXX Stock Looks Cheap

Chevron's Nov. 12 Investor Day outlined a cash flow plan that implies a potentially sizable dividend hike. It has averaged 7% over the 25 years, beating rivals. Even with a 5% hike in January, CVX stock looks undervalued.

Barchart · Nov 23, 2025