PEPSICO INC (PEP) Options Risk Score
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Data last updated: 2026-10-21
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Is it risky to sell options on PEPSICO INC (PEP) right now?
Over a 4-week expiry window, PEPSICO INC (PEP) scores 62 out of 100 for options catalyst risk (MEDIUM). That score is driven by 6 recent news items and 10 active legal filings falling inside the 4-week window. A mid-range score (45–69) means PEP is neither clear nor obviously dangerous over this window — check which specific date is driving it before choosing a strike. The number reflects event exposure only.
PEP shows an IV Rank of 30, near the low end of its one-year range — options are relatively cheap, which favours option buyers over sellers, with a current implied volatility of about 23%. IV Rank is the most useful figure for deciding whether to sell or buy premium on PEP.
PEP's next earnings date is 2026-10-08, outside the near-term options window.
PEPSICO INC (PEP) current implied volatility and IV Rank
PEP's IV Rank stands at 30 right now with implied volatility around 23%, alongside a TickerRisk options-risk score of 62/100. That's low — options are cheap relative to the past year, which favours premium-buying strategies such as long calls, long puts and debit spreads when you expect a move.
IV Rank is an index, not a percentage — it says where PEP's implied volatility sits inside its own 1-year range. How to read IV Rank →
PEPSICO INC (PEP) next earnings date — 2026-10-08
PEPSICO INC (PEP) next reports earnings on 2026-10-08. That's outside the nearest options expiry window, so it isn't an immediate catalyst — but it's worth tracking, since implied volatility typically starts building one to two weeks ahead of the report. PEP's IV Rank is currently 30.
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