Key insights
- Applied Materials' options pricing suggests a potential 6% move following its earnings release on May 14. The stock has historically exceeded options-implied moves, indicating possible underestimation of post-earnings volatility. This could present opportunities for traders anticipating a larger-than-expected price swing, although past performance is not indicative of future results.
Investing.com -- Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) options indicate the stock may move 6% following the company’s earnings report, scheduled for release on May 14 after market close, according to Bloomberg data.
The semiconductor equipment maker has exceeded the options-implied move in six of its past eight earnings announcements. In February, shares jumped 19.3% despite options pricing in only a 7.4% move. The stock fell 9.2% in August 2025 against an implied 5.4% move, and dropped 9.9% in November 2024 when options suggested a 6.4% shift.
The company’s most recent earnings in February saw the largest actual price swing, while the smallest occurred in May 2024, when shares rose 2.3% against a 5.9% implied move.
Options traders are pricing in a similar level of volatility to previous quarters, with the 6% implied move falling within the range of recent earnings periods.
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