Market Alert: Options Volatility Spikes as Implied Earnings Moves Shake Markets on September 10, 2025
Volatility erupts across trading floors as earnings season kicks into high gear—options markets pricing in seismic moves that could make or break portfolios overnight.
Implied Moves Take Center Stage
Traders scramble to hedge positions as volatility skew indicates bigger-than-expected price swings. The smart money's betting on surprises—both to the upside and downside.
Earnings Catalyst Unleashed
Companies reporting today face heightened scrutiny—options activity suggests investors expect fireworks rather than faint sparks. The volatility premium reflects genuine uncertainty, not just algorithmic noise.
September's Stubborn Volatility
Despite central banks' best efforts to calm markets, options traders keep pricing in turbulence. Because nothing says 'stable markets' like pricing 20% moves for a quarterly report—but hey, that's modern finance for you.
Positioning for the unknown becomes the only known strategy in today's climate.
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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
DAKT: +/- 12.34%
CHWY: +/- 11.02%
Companies Reporting After Market Close
OXM: +/- 12.37%
Please note that options trading has known risks. Thorough research is recommended before engaging in options trading.
