Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in American Express Stock?

AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Stocks Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in American Express Stock? April 18, 2026 — 05:22 am EDT Written by Zacks Equity Research for Zacks-> Investors in American Express Company AXP need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the April 17, 2026 $230 Callhad some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for American Express shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, American Express is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry that ranks in the Top 35% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 30 days, no analyst increased the earnings estimates for the to-be-reported quarter, while three have dropped their estimates. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter from $4.47 per share to $4.46 in that period.Given the way analysts feel about American Express right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected. 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops." Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.9% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free reportAmerican Express Company (AXP) : Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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