Mixed options sentiment in Apple with shares up 3.43%

Mixed options sentiment in Apple (AAPL), with shares up $9.29, or 3.43%, near $280.64. Options volume more than double the daily average with 2.31m contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.37, compared to a typical level near 0.56. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 5.72 near 22.39,in the bottom quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $3.96. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.The company announced earnings after the close on 2026-04-30with option markets having priced in a move of approximately 2.91%.