VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) Options Statistics & Positioning

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 32.6%, an IV rank of 50 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$3.75 (±9.0%) move in VZ for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $45 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.71. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$41.58

52-week range

$38.39 – $51.47

ATM IV (30d)

32.6%

IV rank

50 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$3.75 (±9.0%)

Put/call OI

0.71

Call-heavy

Max pain

$45

↑ 8.2% above close

Next earnings

Oct 26, 2026

What's VZ's IV rank right now?Where's the max pain for VZ?Explain what gamma exposure means for VZ.

Most Active VZ Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
VZ $41 put	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$0.43	32.2%	7,348
VZ $40 put	Nov 20, 2026	42d	$0.88	29.1%	6,772
VZ $42 put	Nov 20, 2026	42d	$1.66	28.0%	6,699
VZ $42 put	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$0.85	32.3%	6,637
VZ $43 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$0.22	27.7%	6,545

See all active VZ contracts →

Explore VZ Options Statistics

VZ Implied Volatility

32.6% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 50 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

Full implied volatility analysis →

VZ Open Interest

0.71 put/call OI ratio

541,597 calls and 387,110 puts outstanding across all expirations.

Full open interest analysis →

VZ Max Pain

$45 max pain

8.2% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

Full max pain analysis →

VZ Gamma Exposure

-$650.46M net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

Full gamma exposure analysis →

VZ Options Volume

270,086 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.86 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

Full volume & flow analysis →

VZ Most Active Options

$42 top volume strike

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

Full active contracts analysis →

Upcoming Earnings

VZ's next expected earnings date is Oct 26, 2026. Options currently price a ±$3.75 (±9.0%) move for the front expiration.

Explore the payoff profile of option on VZ for free

Build multi-leg VZ strategies, visualize payoffs, and scan the full US options universe with OptiView.

Open VZ in the platform Scan options

VZ Options FAQ

When is VZ's next earnings date?

VZ's next expected earnings date is Oct 26, 2026. Options currently price a ±$3.75 (±9.0%) 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.