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SBUX Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX).
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SBUX options trade with implied volatility typically in the 18% - 45% range, averaging 40K+ contracts in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: Check earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
SBUX implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, SBUX's 30-day implied volatility is 33.7%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 17.0 — above 17.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a low-IV, premium-buying regime favoring long calls/puts and debit spreads.
SBUX live chain, Greeks and GEX
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SBUX options at a glance
- Daily volume
- 40K+ contracts
- IV range
- 18% - 45%
- Bid-ask spread
- Varies by strike
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- 400K+ contracts
- Next earnings
- Check earnings calendar
About Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
Starbucks Corporation trades on NASDAQ. Options on SBUX are actively traded by retail and institutional investors.
Company profile
- Sector
- Consumer
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Market cap
- Large Cap
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
Key dates
- Next earnings
- Check earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- Varies
- Fiscal year end
- December
SBUX is an actively traded options name in the Restaurants space.
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SBUX options market overview
SBUX options offer good liquidity for traders seeking exposure to Restaurants.
- Average daily volume
- 40K+ contracts
- Total open interest
- 400K+ contracts
- Put/call ratio
- 0.6 - 1.0 typical
- Typical ATM spread
- Varies by strike
- Weekly options
- Available
- LEAPS available
- Yes
Liquidity assessment: Good
SBUX options provide good liquidity for most trading strategies.
SBUX implied volatility and IV rank
SBUX implied volatility reflects market expectations for Starbucks Corporation price movement.
Earnings impact
IV typically increases before earnings and contracts afterward (IV crush).
The move options are pricing for the next report, and how the last 12 went: SBUX earnings expected move.
The post-earnings volatility drop is known as IV crush. Holders of short SBUX options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
Compare IV to historical volatility to assess option pricing relative to realized moves.
Term structure
Term structure varies with market conditions and upcoming events.
The smile, the term structure and the cone for SBUX, on today's chain.
Open SBUX in IV IntelligenceSBUX gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure (GEX) analysis for SBUX shows how dealer hedging may impact price behavior.
- Typical GEX profile. GEX profile varies based on market conditions and option positioning.
- Key levels. Major put and call walls at round number strikes may act as support/resistance.
- Dealer hedging. Dealer hedging activity can influence price behavior at key gamma levels.
Where the gamma sits on SBUX right now, strike by strike.
See live SBUX GEXCommon SBUX options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on SBUX options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for SBUX options
- SBUX options liquidity: Good - affects execution quality
- IV range: 18% - 45% - important for premium selling strategies
- Earnings events can significantly impact IV and option prices
- Consider position sizing based on underlying volatility
- Weekly options available for short-term strategies
- LEAPS available for longer-term positioning
SBUX key events
Earnings months. Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4
- Industry conferences
- Product announcements
- Regulatory updates
SBUX options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns SBUX'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.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer avmcp_YOUR_TOKEN" \
"https://apexvol.com/api/mcp/data/iv-rank/SBUX"What is SBUX's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?
Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gexTry GEX on SBUX in the console, more prompts for SBUX, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Reviewed for technical accuracy. 10+ years trading options; built ApexVol's pricing engine, Greeks model and IV-rank methodology.
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Questions
Frequently asked
about SBUX options.
What are SBUX options?
SBUX options are derivative contracts that give you the right to buy (call) or sell (put) Starbucks Corporation shares at a specific price before expiration.
How do I analyze SBUX implied volatility?
SBUX IV typically ranges from 18% - 25% during quiet periods to 35% - 45% around earnings and major events. Compare current IV to historical ranges to assess relative value.
What is the typical bid-ask spread for SBUX options?
SBUX options have good liquidity with typical spreads varying by strike and expiration. ATM options generally have tighter spreads.
When does SBUX report earnings?
Starbucks Corporation typically reports earnings quarterly. Check the earnings calendar for exact dates as IV tends to increase before announcements.
What strategies work best for SBUX options?
Popular SBUX strategies include covered calls, cash-secured puts, and vertical spreads. Strategy selection depends on market outlook and risk tolerance.
What is the best time to trade SBUX options?
The most liquid trading hours for SBUX options are typically during regular market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET), with highest volume around market open and close.
How do I calculate SBUX option Greeks?
Use our free Options Calculator or Greeks Heatmap tool to calculate delta, gamma, theta, vega and other Greeks for SBUX options across all strikes and expirations.
What happens to SBUX options at expiration?
In-the-money SBUX options are typically auto-exercised at expiration. Out-of-the-money options expire worthless. Consider closing positions before expiration to avoid assignment risk.
What is SBUX's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence SBUX's intraday price action. GEX profile varies based on market conditions and option positioning. Dealer hedging activity can influence price behavior at key gamma levels. Positive GEX tends to dampen volatility and create mean-reverting moves, while negative GEX can amplify swings. View live SBUX GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is SBUX's IV rank?
SBUX's IV rank shows where SBUX'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. SBUX implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 45%. Check SBUX's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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