Market Tremors: Options Volatility Signals Massive Earnings Moves Ahead - November 26, 2025
Implied volatility spikes as traders brace for earnings earthquake
The Options Frenzy
Market makers scramble as options desks light up with unprecedented activity. Volatility surfaces scream caution while smart money positions for explosive moves. Every tick matters when earnings season meets derivatives madness.
Positioning for the Storm
Traders load up on straddles and strangles, betting on fireworks regardless of direction. The volatility premium reflects pure anticipation - markets pricing in binary outcomes before earnings whispers even hit the tape.
Because nothing says 'efficient markets' like betting your entire position on whether a CEO will cry during the earnings call.
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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
DE: +/- 4.99%
GOTU: +/- 21.84%
EH: +/- 8.34%
LI: +/- 6.99%
Companies Reporting After Market Close
BMA: +/- 13.11%
Please note that options trading has known risks. Thorough research is recommended before engaging in options trading.
