Options Update: Kellogg August Puts Active on Elevated Volatility into EPS


Kellogg (K) closed down 95 cents to $51.52. K is expected to report Q1 EPS on July 29. August put option implied volatility is at 26, December is at 22, versus its 26-week average of 18. Call option volume of 481 contracts compares to put volume of 9,000 contracts according to Track Data, suggesting hedging for downside price movement.

Dean Foods (DF) is expected to report Q2 EPS on August 3. DF August put option implied volatility is at 58, December puts are at 52, versus its 26-week average of 37, according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.

Options Update is by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.
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