Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Overview · Option chain · Volatility · Expected-move history · Earnings
Cboe delayed options data · as of 15:39 UTC · Figures derived from the full chain (920 contracts, 18 expirations) · IV own-history percentile appears after 60 recorded days (3 so far)
Expected move — Sep 18, 2026 (15 days)
Methodology →Read from option prices: the at-the-money straddle costs this much, so the market is pricing a move of about that size in either direction by this date. It is an estimate of movement, not a prediction of direction.
Options are pricing a move of about ±3.3% (range 48.65–51.95) by Sep 18, 2026. ATM straddle: 1.65 @ strike 50 · ATM IV: 19.8%.
Probability distribution
Model & assumptions →The curve shows where a lognormal model, fed with current implied volatility, puts the range of outcomes at this expiration. Shaded: the expected-move band.
| Level | vs price | P(above)Model-estimated chance the stock finishes above a level at expiration, derived from current IV under a lognormal model with stated assumptions — an estimate, not a prediction. | P(below) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.27 | -10% | 99.5% | 0.5% |
| 47.78 | -5% | 89.6% | 10.4% |
| 50.30 | +0% | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| 52.81 | +5% | 10.8% | 89.2% |
| 55.32 | +10% | 0.8% | 99.2% |
Model-estimated probabilities of finishing above/below each level at expiration — estimates under stated assumptions, not predictions.
Probability explorer
Drag the slider to any level and see the model-estimated chance the stock finishes above or below it at the selected expiration.
Horizon: Sep 18, 2026 · lognormal model, zero drift — an estimate, not a prediction. Assumptions
Expirations
Open the chain →| Expires | DTEDays to expiration, in calendar days. | Implied move | ATM IV | Open int. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 2026 | 1 | ±1.2% | 23.4% | 40.2K |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 8 | ±2.3% | 18.5% | 23.5K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 15 | ±3.3% | 19.8% | 352.1K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 22 | ±3.9% | 19.6% | 11.7K |
| Oct 02, 2026 | 29 | ±4.6% | 20.2% | 5,364 |
| Oct 09, 2026 | 36 | ±5.8% | 20.6% | 495 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 43 | ±6.2% | 20.9% | 98.0K |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 50 | ±9.0% | 29.6% | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 78 | ±8.8% | 23.8% | 11.0K |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 106 | ±10.1% | 23.5% | 127.3K |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 134 | ±11.5% | 23.1% | 225.7K |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 197 | ±13.9% | 23.9% | 29.4K |
Open interest by strike — Sep 18
Where option positions are concentrated. Teal bars are calls, red bars are puts; the dashed line is the current price.
Largest open-interest concentrations (all expirations ≤ 60 days): 50 C · 51.0K45 P · 40.4K52.5 C · 38.8K47 C · 38.7K48 C · 33.1K
IV term structure
Volatility page →At-the-money implied volatility for each expiration. A hump around a date often marks a scheduled event the market is pricing.
When does open interest expire?
Implied vs realized volatility
HV from our stored daily closes (annualized); IV30 interpolated from the chain. Method
Price, last 60 sessions
Track record
Full history →Every trading day we record what the options market is pricing for each expiration — before the outcome is known. Once expirations start resolving, this section compares expected versus actual, and the record is never rewritten. Recording since Aug 31, 2026.
Past earnings reactions
Avg |reaction| 4.0% · median 3.2% (20 reports) — two-session close-to-close window; definition
About Verizon Communications Inc.
Verizon Communications Inc. operates as a prominent global provider of diverse communication, technology, information, and entertainment solutions, catering to individuals, enterprises, and government entities worldwide through its various divisions. Its Consumer segment focuses on individual customers, supplying a broad spectrum of mobile service options, including both subscription-based (postpaid) and pay-as-you-go (prepaid) plans. This segment also facilitates internet access for portable devices such as laptop computers and tablets, and offers a variety of wireless hardware, ranging from smartphones and traditional mobile handsets to advanced wireless-enabled gadgets like tablets and smartwatches. Additionally, it delivers essential residential fixed connectivity services, which encompass internet, television, and voice communication. Verizon also extends its network capabilities by providing access to mobile virtual network operators. As of December 31, 2021, this segment reported approximately 115 million wireless retail connections, 7 million wireline broadband connections, and 4 million Fios video connections. The company's Business segment is dedicated to providing enterp
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