Option traders moderately bearish in Meta Platforms (Facebook) (META), with shares down $7.84 near $705.12. Options volume relatively light with 172k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.47, compared to a typical level near 0.47. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.9 points near 38.23,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $16.98. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Meta Platforms (Facebook) (META) will report earnings after the close on 2025-07-30.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 7.08% or $49.91.
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