Moderately bullish activity in Beyond Meat with shares up 2.68%

Moderately bullish activity in Beyond Meat (BYND), with shares up 2c, or 2.68%, near $0.71. Options volume relatively light with 18k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.39, compared to a typical level near 0.25. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 5.8 points near 162.88,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 2026-02-25.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 24.39% or $0.17.