Mixed options sentiment in Apple with shareslittle changed

Mixed options sentiment in Apple (AAPL), with shares up 15c, or 0.05%, near $273.32. Options volume roughly in line with average with 446k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.43, compared to a typical level near 0.63. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 0.66 near 26.77,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $4.61. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone, following an upgrade to Outperform at BNP Paribas.Looking ahead: Apple (AAPL) will report earnings after the close on 2026-04-30.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 5.0% or $13.67.