MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) Options Statistics & Positioning

MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 26.7%, an IV rank of 5 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$38.57 (±7.9%) move in MSFT for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $430 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.51. 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

$488.21

52-week range

$353.28 – $542.99

ATM IV (30d)

26.7%

IV rank

5 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$38.57 (±7.9%)

Put/call OI

0.51

Call-heavy

Max pain

$430

↓ 11.9% below close

Next earnings

Oct 26, 2026

Most Active MSFT Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
MSFT $480 put	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$2.93	29.4%	7,899
MSFT $500 call	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$1.70	28.6%	5,630
MSFT $490 call	Aug 26, 2026	2d	$2.82	28.5%	5,479
MSFT $500 call	Aug 26, 2026	2d	$0.55	27.9%	3,736
MSFT $490 call	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$4.75	29.4%	3,568

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MSFT Implied Volatility

26.7% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 5 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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MSFT Open Interest

0.51 put/call OI ratio

2,426,729 calls and 1,241,869 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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MSFT Max Pain

$430 max pain

11.9% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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MSFT Gamma Exposure

$137.76B net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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MSFT Options Volume

450,040 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.65 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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MSFT Most Active Options

$490 top volume strike

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

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Upcoming Earnings

MSFT's next expected earnings date is Oct 26, 2026. Options currently price a ±$38.57 (±7.9%) move for the front expiration.

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MSFT Options FAQ

When is MSFT's next earnings date?

MSFT's next expected earnings date is Oct 26, 2026. Options currently price a ±$38.57 (±7.9%) move for the front expiration.

How often is MSFT options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated MSFT 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.