Why is FSLY Up Today?

FSLY
$26.98
▲ +13.08% (+$3.53)
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026 8:30 PM ET (195 min ago)

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Sector: SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE
Market Cap: $1.27B
Forward P/E: 71.2
52-Week Range: $7.74 - $34.82
Employees: 1,100

Overall Confidence: 70%

70% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on FSLY, with 94% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector is up 1.7% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

MODERATE VOLUME 1.5x average volume

NORMAL - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector: +1.7%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

FSLY is significantly outperforming the market (+11.5% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.55%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+2.77%
FSLY
This Stock
+13.08%
vs S&P 500: +11.53%
vs Nasdaq: +10.31%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, FSLY is expected to trade between:
$26.44 - $27.79

Key Level to Watch

$28.33 resistance
Watch for continuation above $26.98

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for FSLY's 13% move

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Last updated: Sep 21, 2026 8:30 PM (195 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.14
Put/Call Ratio
125.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 38,055
Put Volume: 5,158
Total: 43,213
Unusual Activity: $22.5 CALL (6,159 vol) $22.5 CALL (6,113 vol) $25 CALL (2,153 vol)

Historical Context

FSLY has moved more than 3.0% up on 73 occasions in the past year.

42.5%
Continuation Rate
31/73 times continued up
0.0%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 17, 2026 (4.4%) → Next day: -2.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is FSLY stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on FSLY, with 94% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is FSLY stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, FSLY shows 70% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the FSLY stock price target?

FSLY is currently trading at $26.98. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $26.44 - $27.79. See long-term price prediction →

Will FSLY stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that FSLY's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $28.33 (resistance).

Is FSLY stock oversold or overbought?

FSLY's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 62.9. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for FSLY stock?

FSLY's 10-day momentum indicator is at 6.83. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is FSLY outperforming or underperforming the market?

FSLY (+13.08%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+11.5% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.55%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 2.77%.

What does MACD indicate for FSLY?

FSLY's MACD (0.47) is currently above the signal line (0.09), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 20.9) is moderate.

Is FSLY in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, FSLY is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $23.06, 50-day SMA: $23.24.

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