Mixed options sentiment in Beyond Meat with shares down 5.16%

Mixed options sentiment in Beyond Meat (BYND), with shares down 4c near $0.71. Options volume relatively light with 44k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.31, compared to a typical level near 0.16. Implied volatility (IV30) is up nearly 24.0 points near 158.3,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $0.07. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Beyond Meat (BYND) will report earnings after the close on 2026-03-25.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 29.06% or $0.21.