Moderately bullish activity in Nike (NKE), with shares up 28c, or 0.42%, near $67.75. Options volume roughly in line with average with 81k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.74, compared to a typical level near 0.52. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 1.3 points near 46.05,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $1.97. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection, following a downgrade to Mixed at BWG Global.Looking ahead: Nike (NKE) will report earnings after the close on 2025-12-18.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 10.8% or $7.32.
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