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KMB Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Kimberly-Clark (KMB).
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KMB options trade with implied volatility typically in the 12% - 28% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with very good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
KMB implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, KMB's 30-day implied volatility is 27.2%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 32.0 — above 32.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.
KMB live chain, Greeks and GEX
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KMB options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 12% - 28%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About Kimberly-Clark (KMB)
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is a household products company listed on NYSE.
Company profile
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Household Products
- 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
Kimberly-Clark is a Household Products) company in the Consumer Staples sector.
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KMB options market overview
KMB 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
- Available
- LEAPS available
- Yes
Liquidity assessment: Very Good
KMB options provide trading opportunities across multiple expirations.
KMB implied volatility and IV rank
KMB implied volatility patterns reflect the household products 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 KMB options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
KMB 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 KMB, on today's chain.
Open KMB in IV IntelligenceKMB gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for KMB reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. KMB tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
- Key levels.
- Dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on KMB right now, strike by strike.
See live KMB GEXCommon KMB options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on KMB options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for KMB options
- Monitor KMB earnings dates for IV expansion/contraction patterns
- Consider the stock's beta when sizing options positions
- KMB options liquidity varies by expiration - prefer near-term and monthly expirations
KMB key events
Earnings months. January, April, July, October
KMB options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns KMB's IV rank and percentile, the gamma exposure API its dealer positioning by strike, and the chain API every strike with Greeks. Connected to the ApexVol MCP server, Claude, Cursor or ChatGPT can ask for them in plain English.
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"https://apexvol.com/api/mcp/data/iv-rank/KMB"What is KMB's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?
Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gexTry GEX on KMB in the console, more prompts for KMB, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Questions
Frequently asked
about KMB options.
What is KMB's typical implied volatility?
KMB implied volatility typically ranges from 12% - 28%. IV patterns are influenced by earnings, sector events, and market conditions.
Does KMB have weekly options?
Yes, KMB offers weekly options expirations.
What is KMB's options trading profile?
KMB (Kimberly-Clark) options trade with very good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 12% - 28% range. The position sits in the Consumer Staples category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does KMB 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 KMB?
Popular strategies on KMB options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 12% - 28% 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 KMB's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence KMB's intraday price action. KMB 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 KMB GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is KMB's IV rank?
KMB's IV rank shows where KMB'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. KMB implied volatility typically ranges from 12% - 28%. Check KMB's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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