VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) Options Risk Score
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Data last updated: 2026-09-06
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Is it risky to sell options on VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) right now?
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) currently scores 36 out of 100 for options catalyst risk (LOW) over a 4-week expiry window. That score is driven by an upcoming earnings report, 2 recent news items, 10 active legal filings and 1 recent SEC event falling inside the 4-week window. On TickerRisk's scale anything below 45 is LOW, meaning no major scheduled catalyst was found in this window. That is not a guarantee against an unscheduled move — it means the calendar is clear, not that VZ cannot fall.
VZ shows an IV Rank of 56, putting implied volatility in the middle of its one-year range — options are moderately priced, with a current implied volatility of about 31%. IV Rank is the most useful figure for deciding whether to sell or buy premium on VZ.
VZ is scheduled to report earnings on 2026-10-20, which falls inside a typical monthly options expiry — expect elevated implied volatility into the event and an IV crush afterward.
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) current implied volatility and IV Rank
VZ is trading at an IV Rank of 56 with implied volatility around 31%, alongside a TickerRisk options-risk score of 36/100. 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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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) next earnings date — 2026-10-20
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) is scheduled to report on 2026-10-20 — about 44 days away, so a standard expiry would carry straight through it. VZ's IV Rank is currently 56. Implied volatility tends to build into the date and drop sharply once results are public. If the premium on VZ looks unusually generous right now, this is the most likely reason.
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