ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) Options Risk Score

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Is it risky to sell options on ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) right now?

ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) currently scores 91 out of 100 for options catalyst risk (HIGH) over a 4-week expiry window. That score is driven by an upcoming earnings report, 1 recent news item and 10 active legal filings falling inside the 4-week window. A HIGH reading (70+) means NOW has a dated event inside the window, so an option sold here carries gap risk that time decay alone will not pay for. The score ranks event exposure, not the likely direction of the move.

NOW shows an IV Rank of 46, putting implied volatility in the middle of its one-year range — options are moderately priced, with a current implied volatility of about 58%. IV Rank answers how NOW options are priced against their own history, which is the starting point for choosing between selling and buying premium.

NOW reports on 2026-10-28. Any expiry beyond that date carries the gap, and the implied volatility priced in beforehand typically collapses the morning after.

ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) current implied volatility and IV Rank

NOW's IV Rank stands at 46 right now with implied volatility around 58%, alongside a TickerRisk options-risk score of 91/100. 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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ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) next earnings date — 2026-10-28

ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) reports earnings on 2026-10-28 — about 7 days away, which falls inside a typical options expiry window. NOW's IV Rank is currently 46. Earnings are the single biggest scheduled catalyst for an overnight gap: implied volatility usually runs up into the report and collapses immediately after (the IV crush). Selling premium into the event captures that crush but exposes you to the gap; buying premium needs a move large enough to beat the elevated IV you paid.

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