SOUTHERN CO (SO) Options Volume

7,494 SOUTHERN CO (SO) option contracts changed hands in the latest session, at a put/call volume ratio of 0.65. This page tracks how actively SO options trade — contracts and dollars — and flags individual contracts running far above their own 30-day average volume.

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

Last close
$90.14
52-week range
$83.97 – $99.74
ATM IV (30d)
17.3%
IV rank
44 / 100
Moderate
Expected move
±$4.62 (±5.1%)
Put/call OI
0.75
Call-heavy
Max pain
$92.5
↑ 2.6% above close
Next earnings
Nov 1, 2026

Options Volume & Premium Flow

Total options volume7,494
Call volume4,548
Put volume2,946
Put/call volume ratio0.65
Listed contracts900
Call premium traded$666.59K
Put premium traded$341.6K
Premium put/call ratio0.51
Open interest rank (31 day)0 / 100
Skew rank (31 day)55 / 100

SO Options Volume Trend

03.9K7.9K11.8K15.7KFeb '26May '26Aug '26

SO total options volume per session, past year.

0.001.212.423.644.85Feb '26May '26Aug '26

SO put/call volume ratio, past year.

SO Unusual Options Activity

Contracts trading at least 3× their own 30-day average volume (minimum 500 contracts):

ContractExpirationLastIV Open interestVolumevs 30d avg
SO $90 put Aug 28, 2026 $0.65 83 2,076 138.9× avg
SO $95 call Sep 18, 2026 $0.30 2,682 859 18.5× avg

With a put/call volume ratio of 0.65, today's trading is tilted toward calls. Measured in dollars rather than contracts, $666.59K of call premium and $341.6K of put premium changed hands — the larger premium flow is on the call side. 2 contracts are trading at least three times their own 30-day average volume — activity worth a closer look.

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SO Options FAQ

How many SO options traded today?

7,494 SO option contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026 — 4,548 calls and 2,946 puts.

Is there unusual options activity in SO today?

Yes — 2 contracts are trading at least three times their 30-day average volume as of Aug 24, 2026. OptiView flags a contract as unusual when today's volume runs at 3× its own average with at least 500 contracts traded.

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.