Mixed options sentiment in Wal-Mart (WMT), with shares up 13c, or 0.1%, near $126.75. Options volume nearly triple the daily average with 270k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.99, compared to a typical level near 1.08. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 7.66 near 27.9,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $2.23. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone.The company announced earnings before the open on 2026-02-19with option markets having priced in a move of approximately 6.54%.
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