Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves Today, August 19, 2025
Volatility spikes as earnings season hits peak frenzy—traders brace for seismic moves across major equities.
Implied Moves Breakdown
Options markets pricing in explosive post-earnings swings—some names facing potential 15% gaps as IV soars to yearly extremes. Street expectations getting crushed or validated within milliseconds of tape releases.
Volatility Arbitrage Playbook
Smart money loading strangles while retail chases lottery tickets—the eternal casino dynamic playing out in real-time. IV crush setups looking juicy for those brave enough to play both sides.
Market Mechanics Under Microscope
Algos primed to pounce on any guidance tweak or revenue miss—liquidity vampires feasting on emotional order flow. Another day, another reminder that earnings are just institutional narrative manipulation with extra steps.
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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
HD: +/- 3.83%
KNDI: +/- 38.46%
MDT: +/- 5.69%
SFL: +/- 12.27%
OPRA: +/- 17.93%
XPEV: +/- 9.15%
Companies Reporting After Market Close
JKHY: +/- 6.84%
TOL: +/- 8.88%
KEYS: +/- 8.74%
ZTO: +/- 9.90%
Please note that options trading has known risks. Thorough research is recommended before engaging in options trading.
