Market Tremors: Decoding Today’s Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves for September 22, 2025
Wall Street's crystal ball is flashing warning signs as options traders position for seismic earnings shifts.
Volatility Gauges Hit Overdrive
Implied volatility metrics scream attention across major equities—traders pricing in bigger swings than a pendulum convention. The smart money's betting earnings season will deliver more surprises than a corporate earnings call.
Earnings Landmines Ahead
Options markets telegraphing moves that could make or break portfolios. These aren't gentle ripples—we're talking tsunami-level price actions that separate the pros from the amateurs.
The Real Story Behind the Numbers
Forget the surface-level chatter. When volatility spikes this dramatically, it means institutional players know something the rest of us don't. Or at least they think they do—which in finance amounts to the same thing until proven otherwise.
September's volatility surge proves once again that Wall Street's 'predictions' are just expensive guesses with better marketing.
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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 After Market Close
FLY: +/- 17.15%
Please note that options trading has known risks. Thorough research is recommended before engaging in options trading.
