Tesla, Alphabet, IBM Options Brace for Earnings Swings as IBM Volatility Hits 86%

Earnings
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Summary · why it matters

Options traders are pricing in sharp post-earnings moves for Tesla, Alphabet, and IBM after Wednesday's closing bell, with IBM's implied volatility reaching 86% for Friday expiry. Tesla options point to a 5.6% move by Friday, widening to 7.4% a week out, and put options outnumber calls, reflecting roughly $550 million in net bets against the stock. Alphabet options price a 5% move, but bullish calls outnumber puts almost five to one, recalling April's 10% surge when earnings beat estimates by a wide margin. IBM already reported disappointing revenue of $17.2 billion on July 14, causing a record 25% single-day drop, yet its options are the most expensive of the three as traders seek protection against poor guidance. The data reflects anonymous positioning and expected moves are estimates, not limits.

Impact on stocks 3

Quantum Computing▼ · 1 stocks
International Business Machines
IBM
▼ NegativeCapitalrelevance

Already reported disappointing revenue of $17.2B on July 14, causing a record 25% single-day drop; options imply further volatility.

Artificial Intelligence▲ · 1 stocks
Alphabet Inc Class C
GOOG
± MixedCapitalrelevance

Options market pricing earnings move, but no actual earnings result or guidance yet; bullish call positioning noted.

Electrification & Mobility▲ · 1 stocks
Tesla Inc
TSLA
± MixedCapitalrelevance

Options market pricing earnings move, but no actual earnings result or guidance yet; put options outnumber calls.

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