NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD (NBR) Options Statistics & Positioning

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD (NBR) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 57.1%, an IV rank of 43 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$6.45 (±7.9%) move in NBR for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $65 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.88. 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

$81.63

52-week range

$30.15 – $110.15

ATM IV (30d)

57.1%

IV rank

43 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$6.45 (±7.9%)

Put/call OI

1.88

Put-heavy

Max pain

$65

↓ 20.4% below close

Next earnings

Jul 30, 2026

Most Active NBR Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
NBR $90 call	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$3.80	65.8%	23
NBR $85 put	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$5.35	67.1%	5
NBR $90 put	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$9.65	74.2%	5
NBR $75 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$6.90	26.6%	1
NBR $80 call	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$7.90	56.8%	1

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NBR Implied Volatility

57.1% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 43 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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NBR Open Interest

1.88 put/call OI ratio

4,105 calls and 7,734 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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NBR Max Pain

$65 max pain

20.4% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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NBR Gamma Exposure

$13M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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NBR Options Volume

36 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.44 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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NBR Most Active Options

$90 top volume strike

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

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Upcoming Earnings

NBR's next expected earnings date is Jul 30, 2026. Options currently price a ±$6.45 (±7.9%) move for the front expiration.

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NBR Options FAQ

When is NBR's next earnings date?

NBR's next expected earnings date is Jul 30, 2026. Options currently price a ±$6.45 (±7.9%) move for the front expiration.

How often is NBR options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated NBR 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.