BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY) Options Risk Score

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Is it risky to sell options on BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY) right now?

For a 4-week expiry, BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY) carries an options catalyst-risk score of 74 out of 100 (HIGH). That score is driven by an upcoming earnings report, 11 recent news items, 10 active legal filings, 1 recent SEC event and 26 clinical-trial catalysts falling inside the 4-week window. Anything at 70 or above counts as HIGH, meaning the premium on BMY is at least partly compensation for a scheduled event rather than pure time value. It says nothing about direction — only that something is on the calendar.

BMY shows an IV Rank of 69, putting implied volatility in the middle of its one-year range — options are moderately priced, with a current implied volatility of about 34%. IV Rank is the most useful figure for deciding whether to sell or buy premium on BMY.

BMY reports on 2026-10-29. Any expiry beyond that date carries the gap, and the implied volatility priced in beforehand typically collapses the morning after.

BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY) current implied volatility and IV Rank

BMY is trading at an IV Rank of 69 with implied volatility around 34%, alongside a TickerRisk options-risk score of 74/100. That is roughly mid-range for this stock, meaning implied volatility offers neither a clear selling edge nor a bargain. Directional conviction matters more than vol here.

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BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY) next earnings date — 2026-10-29

The next BMY report lands on 2026-10-29 — about 53 days away — inside the window a typical monthly option would span. BMY's IV Rank is currently 69. That matters more than any other single date on the calendar: the stock can gap overnight on the print, and any premium you collect now is partly payment for carrying that gap. Sellers who want the volatility crush without the gap generally choose an expiry that ends before the report.

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