CATERPILLAR INC (CAT) Options Statistics & Positioning

CATERPILLAR INC (CAT) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 42.4%, an IV rank of 86 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$56.18 (±5.9%) move in CAT for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $830 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.15. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$955.83

52-week range

$404.56 – $1,055.88

ATM IV (30d)

42.4%

IV rank

86 / 100

High

Expected move

±$56.18 (±5.9%)

Put/call OI

1.15

Max pain

$830

↓ 13.2% below close

Next earnings

Aug 4, 2026

Most Active CAT Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
CAT $1,050 call	Jul 31, 2026	21d	$10.89	43.7%	2,321
CAT $1,120 call	Sep 18, 2026	70d	$25.60	46.3%	2,055
CAT $900 put	Sep 18, 2026	70d	$50.80	47.9%	1,552
CAT $1,000 call	Sep 18, 2026	70d	$62.01	46.8%	1,528
CAT $175 put	Sep 18, 2026	70d	$0.18	154.0%	1,194

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CAT Implied Volatility

42.4% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 86 places implied volatility near the top of its 52-week range.

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CAT Open Interest

1.15 put/call OI ratio

132,765 calls and 153,118 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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CAT Max Pain

$830 max pain

13.2% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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CAT Gamma Exposure

$4.18B net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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CAT Options Volume

43,467 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.60 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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CAT Most Active Options

$1,065 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded CAT contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

CAT's next expected earnings date is Aug 4, 2026. Options currently price a ±$56.18 (±5.9%) move for the front expiration.

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CAT Options FAQ

When is CAT's next earnings date?

CAT's next expected earnings date is Aug 4, 2026. Options currently price a ±$56.18 (±5.9%) move for the front expiration.

How often is CAT options data on this page updated?

All CAT 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 CAT max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated CAT 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.