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MO Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
Altria Group (MO) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Altria Group (MO).
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MO options trade with implied volatility typically in the 15% - 32% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with very good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
MO implied volatility
As of 2026-09-01As of 2026-09-01, MO's 30-day implied volatility is 24.1%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 82.0 — above 82.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, an elevated, premium-selling regime favoring credit spreads, iron condors and short strangles.
MO live chain, Greeks and GEX
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MO options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 15% - 32%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About Altria Group (MO)
Altria Group (MO) is a tobacco company listed on NYSE.
Company profile
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Tobacco
- 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
Altria Group is a Tobacco) company in the Consumer Staples sector.
MO options market overview
MO 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
MO options provide trading opportunities across multiple expirations.
MO implied volatility and IV rank
MO implied volatility patterns reflect the tobacco 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 MO options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
MO 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 MO, on today's chain.
Open the Volatility LabMO gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for MO reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. MO tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
- Key levels.
- Dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on MO right now, strike by strike.
See live MO GEXCommon MO options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on MO options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for MO options
- Monitor MO earnings dates for IV expansion/contraction patterns
- Consider the stock's beta when sizing options positions
- MO options liquidity varies by expiration - prefer near-term and monthly expirations
MO key events
Earnings months. January, April, July, October
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Questions
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about MO options.
What is MO's typical implied volatility?
MO implied volatility typically ranges from 15% - 32%. IV patterns are influenced by earnings, sector events, and market conditions.
Does MO have weekly options?
Yes, MO offers weekly options expirations.
What is MO's options trading profile?
MO (Altria Group) 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 15% - 32% range. The position sits in the Consumer Staples category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does MO 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 MO?
Popular strategies on MO options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 15% - 32% 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 MO's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence MO's intraday price action. MO 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 MO GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is MO's IV rank?
MO's IV rank shows where MO'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. MO implied volatility typically ranges from 15% - 32%. Check MO's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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