Option traders moderately bearish in Amazon (AMZN), with shares down 50c near $238.66. Options volume relatively light with 379k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.48, compared to a typical level near 0.45. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 1.2 points near 41.14,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $6.18. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Amazon (AMZN) will report earnings after the close on 2026-02-05.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 10.12% or $24.14.
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