Market Tremors: Decoding Today’s Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves - September 25, 2025

Traders brace for impact as volatility signals flash warning lights across major earnings plays.

The Fear Gauge Awakens

Options markets scream uncertainty ahead of today's key earnings reports. Implied moves suggest some stocks could swing 8-12% post-announcement—enough to make even seasoned traders sweat.

Volatility's Whisper Strategy

Smart money positions for explosive moves while retail piles into lottery tickets. The volatility crush trade becomes today's high-stakes gamble.

Earnings Day Calculus

Analysts parse every volatility skew for clues about market expectations. The real action happens not in earnings calls, but in the options pit frenzy.

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Ahead of earnings, TipRanks shows you the expected earnings move, which is based on options prices. Many investors follow options activity prior to earnings announcements, as it provides insights into how the stock might MOVE immediately after the earnings announcement.

To help you plan your investing, here is a list of today’s major earnings and their implied moves. The list is divided according to the timing of each company’s earnings release.

Click on any ticker to see the additional data about options on the stock, including real-time expected earnings moves, prices, volume, and open interest.

Companies Reporting Before Market Open
KMX: +/- 12.83%
JBL: +/- 12.14%
BB: +/- 13.82%
SNX: +/- 10.00%

Companies Reporting After Market Close
COST: +/- 3.64%
LPTH: +/- 24.64%
CNXC: +/- 14.30%

Please note that options trading has known risks. Thorough research is recommended before engaging in options trading.