Options Markets Braced for Stormy Session as Implied Volatility Spikes

Wall Street's fear gauge wakes up snarling as earnings season delivers fresh volatility shocks.

Implied moves suggest traders are pricing in fireworks—because clearly, calm markets are so last quarter.

Who needs sleep when you've got gamma exposure and pin risk to keep you company? Just another Monday.

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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
MPAA: +/- 18.88%
VFS: +/- 14.62%

Companies Reporting After Market Close
CVGW: +/- 14.27%
CASY: +/- 7.14%
CMTL: +/- 35.24%

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