Option Update: Coventry Health volatility flat; shares down 20%

Posted Jun 19th 2008 9:12AM by Paul Foster
Filed under: Coventry Health Care (CVH), Options

Coventry Health (NYSE: CVH) is recently trading at $32.10 in pre-open trading, below its close of $40.

CVH lowered EPS guidance because of a delayed recognition of higher medical costs.

Stifel Nicolaus says: "Maintain Hold rating as the managed care industry continues a period of transition prior to the 2008 election.

CVH July option implied volatility of 35 is near its 26-week average according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price movement.

Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com

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