COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST) Options Statistics & Positioning

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 22.6%, an IV rank of 41 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$38.06 (±3.9%) move in COST for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $950 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.16. 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

$970.93

52-week range

$850.00 – $1,093.52

ATM IV (30d)

22.6%

IV rank

41 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$38.06 (±3.9%)

Put/call OI

1.16

Max pain

$950

↓ 2.2% below close

Next earnings

Oct 8, 2026

Most Active COST Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
COST $1,000 call	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$1.50	24.8%	2,751
COST $580 put	Oct 2, 2026	39d	$0.04	63.2%	1,471
COST $560 put	Oct 2, 2026	39d	$0.01	67.0%	1,349
COST $570 put	Oct 2, 2026	39d	$0.03	52.3%	1,292
COST $600 put	Oct 2, 2026	39d	$0.05	56.1%	952

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COST Implied Volatility

22.6% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 41 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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COST Open Interest

1.16 put/call OI ratio

143,336 calls and 166,574 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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COST Max Pain

$950 max pain

2.2% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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COST Gamma Exposure

$6.53B net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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COST Options Volume

47,600 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 1.16 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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COST Most Active Options

$1,000 top volume strike

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

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Upcoming Earnings

COST's next expected earnings date is Oct 8, 2026. Options currently price a ±$38.06 (±3.9%) move for the front expiration.

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COST Options FAQ

When is COST's next earnings date?

COST's next expected earnings date is Oct 8, 2026. Options currently price a ±$38.06 (±3.9%) move for the front expiration.

How often is COST options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated COST 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.