Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves This Week, May 19 – May 23, 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 19 2025
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Source: TipRanks
Upcoming Earnings Reports: Major companies like Home Depot, Snowflake, Baidu, Palo Alto Networks, and Zoom Video Communications are set to announce their earnings this week, with expected stock price movements calculated based on options volatility.
Options Volatility Insights: The article explains that options prices rise due to uncertainty before earnings announcements and fall significantly afterward, a phenomenon known as volatility crush, highlighting the risks associated with options trading.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
