Options Volatility and Projected Earnings Changes for the Week of August 18 – August 22, 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 18 2025
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Source: TipRanks
Upcoming Earnings Reports: Major companies like Walmart, Home Depot, Palo Alto Networks, Baidu, and Zoom Video Communications are set to report their earnings this week.
Options Volatility: The article discusses how options volatility increases before earnings announcements due to uncertainty, leading to higher option premiums.
Volatility Crush: After the earnings reports, the uncertainty is resolved, causing a significant decrease in option premiums, known as volatility crush.
Expected Stock Moves: The expected stock price movements for various companies reporting this week are listed, with notable percentages indicating potential volatility.
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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.
