Option traders moderately bearish in Meta Platforms Inc (META), with shares down $10.63 near $664.09. Options volume relatively light with 116k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.6, compared to a typical level near 0.72. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.1 points near 42.08,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $17.60. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Meta Platforms Inc (META) will report earnings after the close on 2026-04-29.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 8.73% or $57.96.
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