Mixed options sentiment in Intel with shares up 0.83%

Mixed options sentiment in Intel (INTC), with shares up 32c, or 0.83%, near $38.48. Options volume more than double the daily average with 1.30m contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.48, compared to a typical level near 0.42. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 10.79 near 57.56,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $1.40. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.The company announced earnings after the close on 2025-10-23with option markets having priced in a move of approximately 10.34%.