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EL Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
Estee Lauder (EL) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Estee Lauder (EL).
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EL options trade with implied volatility typically in the 25% - 55% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar.
EL implied volatility
As of 2026-09-01As of 2026-09-01, EL's 30-day implied volatility is 33.5%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 10.0 — above 10.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a low-IV, premium-buying regime favoring long calls/puts and debit spreads.
EL live chain, Greeks and GEX
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EL options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 25% - 55%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About Estee Lauder (EL)
Estee Lauder (EL) is a beauty company listed on NYSE.
Company profile
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Beauty
- Market cap
- See live data
- Exchange
- NYSE
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- See company page
- Fiscal year end
- December
Estee Lauder is a Beauty) company in the Consumer Staples sector.
EL options market overview
EL options provide trading opportunities for options traders.
- Average daily volume
- N/A
- Total open interest
- N/A
- Put/call ratio
- N/A
- Typical ATM spread
- N/A
- Weekly options
- Not available
- LEAPS available
- Yes
Liquidity assessment: Good
EL options provide trading opportunities across multiple expirations.
EL implied volatility and IV rank
EL implied volatility patterns reflect the beauty sector dynamics.
Earnings impact
IV typically expands before earnings and contracts after the announcement.
The post-earnings volatility drop is known as IV crush. Holders of short EL options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
EL IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.
Term structure
Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.
The smile, the term structure and the cone for EL, on today's chain.
Open the Volatility LabEL gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for EL reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. EL tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
- Key levels.
- Dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on EL right now, strike by strike.
See live EL GEXCommon EL options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on EL options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for EL options
- Monitor EL earnings dates for IV expansion/contraction patterns
- Consider the stock's beta when sizing options positions
- EL options liquidity varies by expiration - prefer near-term and monthly expirations
EL key events
Earnings months. January, April, July, October
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Questions
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about EL options.
What is EL's typical implied volatility?
EL implied volatility typically ranges from 25% - 55%. IV patterns are influenced by earnings, sector events, and market conditions.
Does EL have weekly options?
Check with your broker, EL may offer weekly options expirations.
What is EL's options trading profile?
EL (Estee Lauder) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 25% - 55% range. The position sits in the Consumer Staples category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does EL implied volatility behave around earnings?
IV typically expands before earnings and contracts after the announcement. Next scheduled earnings: See earnings calendar. Traders often size short premium positions for the post-earnings IV crush, while long premium buyers should be aware that the IV decline can outweigh small directional moves.
What options strategies work well on EL?
Popular strategies on EL options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 25% - 55% typical range, days to next earnings, and the trader's directional outlook. Higher IV regimes favour premium-selling strategies; lower IV regimes favour directional debit spreads or long premium plays.
What is EL's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence EL's intraday price action. EL tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions. Positive GEX tends to dampen volatility and create mean-reverting moves, while negative GEX can amplify swings. View live EL GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is EL's IV rank?
EL's IV rank shows where EL's current implied volatility sits within its trailing 1-year range, scored 0–100. A reading near 100 means IV is near its yearly high — options are relatively expensive, which favors premium-selling strategies like credit spreads and iron condors. A reading near 0 means IV is near its yearly low, favoring premium-buying. EL implied volatility typically ranges from 25% - 55%. Check EL's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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