VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) Options Statistics & Positioning

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 32.4%, an IV rank of 61 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$4.24 (±10.0%) move in VZ for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $44.5 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.87. 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

$42.31

52-week range

$38.39 – $51.43

ATM IV (30d)

32.4%

IV rank

61 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$4.24 (±10.0%)

Put/call OI

0.87

Max pain

$44.5

↑ 5.2% above close

Next earnings

Jul 27, 2026

Most Active VZ Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
VZ $46 call	Aug 14, 2026	35d	$0.41	29.8%	2,437
VZ $41 put	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.17	23.5%	2,331
VZ $42 put	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.46	23.3%	2,149
VZ $35 put	Jan 21, 2028	560d	$2.59	26.9%	1,511
VZ $43 put	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.99	24.2%	1,451

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VZ Implied Volatility

32.4% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 61 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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VZ Open Interest

0.87 put/call OI ratio

654,993 calls and 569,100 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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VZ Max Pain

$44.5 max pain

5.2% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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VZ Gamma Exposure

-$1.98B net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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VZ Options Volume

70,674 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.63 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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VZ Most Active Options

$42 top volume strike

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

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Upcoming Earnings

VZ's next expected earnings date is Jul 27, 2026. Options currently price a ±$4.24 (±10.0%) move for the front expiration.

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VZ Options FAQ

When is VZ's next earnings date?

VZ's next expected earnings date is Jul 27, 2026. Options currently price a ±$4.24 (±10.0%) move for the front expiration.

How often is VZ options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated VZ 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.