BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (BAX) Options Statistics & Positioning

BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (BAX) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 48.1%, an IV rank of 3 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$3.34 (±12.6%) move in BAX for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $20 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.36. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$26.55

52-week range

$15.82 – $28.34

ATM IV (30d)

48.1%

IV rank

3 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$3.34 (±12.6%)

Put/call OI

0.36

Call-heavy

Max pain

$20

↓ 24.7% below close

Next earnings

Oct 20, 2026

Most Active BAX Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
BAX $29 call	Sep 11, 2026	18d	$0.15	—	800
BAX $24.5 put	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$0.10	—	452
BAX $25 put	Sep 11, 2026	18d	$0.40	—	208
BAX $27 call	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$0.23	0.0%	157
BAX $32.5 call	Dec 18, 2026	116d	$0.75	—	66

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BAX Implied Volatility

48.1% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 3 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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BAX Open Interest

0.36 put/call OI ratio

49,796 calls and 17,950 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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BAX Max Pain

$20 max pain

24.7% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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BAX Gamma Exposure

$3.12M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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BAX Options Volume

3,004 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.99 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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BAX Most Active Options

$29 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

BAX's next expected earnings date is Oct 20, 2026. Options currently price a ±$3.34 (±12.6%) move for the front expiration.

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BAX Options FAQ

When is BAX's next earnings date?

BAX's next expected earnings date is Oct 20, 2026. Options currently price a ±$3.34 (±12.6%) move for the front expiration.

How often is BAX options data on this page updated?

All BAX statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see BAX max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated BAX pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.