Mixed options sentiment in Alphabet Class A with shares down 0.3%

Mixed options sentiment in Alphabet Class A (GOOGL), with shares down $1.00 near $337.88. Options volume roughly in line with average with 167k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.73, compared to a typical level near 0.62. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 1.01 near 35.46,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $7.55. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone.Looking ahead: Alphabet Class A (GOOGL) will report earnings after the close on 2026-04-29.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 6.48% or $21.88.