PTON Peloton Interactive: A Potential Buyout Target in 2026!Peloton Interactive, Inc.BATS:PTONTopgOptionsIf you haven`t bought the dip on PTON: Now you need to know that the recent Unusual Options Activity Signals Bullish Bets: notable unusual options flow on long-dated calls, including a massive trade on $15 strike calls expiring January 21, 2028 (LEAPs, over 2 years out). On January 13-14, 2026, traders scooped up over $2.7M in premium for these deeply out-of-the-money calls (currently ~114–140% OTM at ~$6.30 stock price), with volume exceeding 20,000 contracts in a single session—far above typical open interest. This aggressive bullish positioning suggests some investors are betting on a major catalyst, like a buyout or strong recovery, to drive explosive upside. Historical Buyout Rumors That Still Resonate: Amazon (AMZN): The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon was exploring a potential offer and discussing with advisers, though nothing was official. The rationale? Peloton's hardware and user data could complement Amazon's ecosystem, similar to its health expansions (e.g., Amazon Halo). Nike (NKE): The Financial Times noted Nike was evaluating a bid, but discussions remained preliminary and did not advance. Peloton could have been integrated into Nike's wearables and apparel fitness lines, though analysts highlighted Nike's reluctance to take on PTON's hardware production issues. Apple (AAPL): CNBC and Barron's speculated Apple could be "aggressively involved," viewing Peloton as a natural extension of Apple Fitness+ and its health ecosystem (e.g., Apple Watch). Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said he'd be surprised if Apple wasn't in discussions, but no concrete moves emerged. Under $3 billion market cap, PTON is far more digestible today. At this low valuation, PTON is ripe for a "takeunder" in 2026.