Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves Today, October 19, 2026

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On October 19, 2026, several major companies including Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), Crown Holdings (CCK), and Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) are set to report earnings. Options markets indicate significant implied price moves ahead of these announcements, with CLF expected to swing +/- 12.62% pre-market and CCK +/- 11.44% post-market. Investors are advised to review real-time options data for stocks like DX, FNB, STLD, WRB, ZION, WAL, and WASH to gauge potential volatility risks.

Today, several major companies are expected to report earnings: Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), Crown Holdings (CCK), Dynex Capital (DX), F.N.B. (FNB), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Steel Dynamics (STLD), W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB), Zions Bancorporation National Association (ZION), Western Alliance (WAL), Washington Bancorp (WASH).

Ahead of earnings, TipRanks shows you the expected earnings move, which is based on options prices. Many investors follow options activity prior to earnings announcements, as it provides insights into how the stock might move immediately after the earnings announcement.

To help you plan your investing, here is a list of today’s major earnings and their implied moves. The list is divided according to the timing of each company’s earnings release.

Click on any ticker to see the additional data about options on the stock, including real-time expected earnings moves, prices, volume, and open interest.

Companies Reporting Before Market Open
CLF: +/- 12.62%
DX: +/- 10.34%
FITB: +/- 7.05%

Companies Reporting After Market Close
CCK: +/- 11.44%
FNB: +/- 9.69%
STLD: +/- 10.31%
WRB: +/- 5.95%
ZION: +/- 7.76%
WAL: +/- 9.86%
WASH: +/- 6.07%

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