Mixed options sentiment in Alphabet with shares up 0.23%

Mixed options sentiment in Alphabet (GOOG), with shares up 76c, or 0.23%, near $335.23. Options volume roughly in line with average with 118k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.47, compared to a typical level near 0.71. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 0.16 near 35.92,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $7.59. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone.Looking ahead: Alphabet (GOOG) will report earnings after the close on 2026-04-29.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 4.74% or $15.89.