Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves Today, August 20, 2026
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.On August 20, 2026, several major companies including Walmart (WMT), Alibaba (BABA), and Advance Auto Parts (AAP) are scheduled to report earnings. Options volatility indicates expected price moves: AAP +/- 12.99%, PSEC +/- 14.22%, WMT +/- 5.03%, BABA +/- 6.57%, and others ranging from +/- 6% to 7.5%. Investors use these implied moves to gauge potential stock fluctuations post-announcement.
Today, several major companies are expected to report earnings: Advance Auto Parts (AAP), Daqo New Energy (DQ), Flowers Foods (FLO), NetEase (NTES), Prospect Capital (PSEC), Ross Stores (ROST), Walmart (WMT), Alibaba (BABA), Futu Holdings (FUTU).
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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
AAP: +/- 12.99%
DQ: +/- 7.47%
NTES: +/- 6.00%
WMT: +/- 5.03%
BABA: +/- 6.57%
FUTU: +/- 6.15%
Companies Reporting After Market Close
FLO: +/- 6.30%
PSEC: +/- 14.22%
ROST: +/- 6.48%
Please note that options trading has known risks. Thorough research is recommended before engaging in options trading.