Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) Options Risk Score

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Is it risky to sell options on Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) right now?

For a 4-week expiry, Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) carries an options catalyst-risk score of 87 out of 100 (HIGH). That score is driven by an upcoming earnings report, 5 recent news items and 10 active legal filings falling inside the 4-week window. Anything at 70 or above counts as HIGH, meaning the premium on MSI 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.

MSI shows an IV Rank of 57, putting implied volatility in the middle of its one-year range — options are moderately priced, with a current implied volatility of about 32%. IV Rank is the most useful figure for deciding whether to sell or buy premium on MSI.

MSI is scheduled to report earnings on 2026-11-04, which falls inside a typical monthly options expiry — expect elevated implied volatility into the event and an IV crush afterward.

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) current implied volatility and IV Rank

The most recent read on Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) puts its IV Rank at 57 with implied volatility around 32%, alongside a TickerRisk options-risk score of 87/100. 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.

For what this number does and does not tell you about MSI's options, see IV Rank explained.

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) next earnings date — 2026-11-04

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) reports earnings on 2026-11-04 — about 14 days away, which falls inside a typical options expiry window. MSI's IV Rank is currently 57. 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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