{"id":198086,"date":"2023-10-24T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/?p=198086"},"modified":"2023-10-24T12:24:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:24:25","slug":"options-market-expectations-for-microsoft-and-alphabet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/traders-insight\/securities\/options\/options-market-expectations-for-microsoft-and-alphabet\/","title":{"rendered":"Options Market Expectations for Microsoft and Alphabet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/campus\/traders-insight\/securities\/stocks\/will-a-fantastic-four-power-the-magnificent-seven\/\">As we noted yesterday<\/a>, this week is consequential for corporate earnings overall, and the \u201cMagnificent Seven\u201d specifically.&nbsp;&nbsp; There is a reasonable probability that this afternoon\u2019s reports from two behemoths &#8212; Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) \u2013 could cause a significant broad market jump or drop if their stocks move sharply in the same direction.&nbsp; <a href=\"\/campus\/traders-insight\/securities\/stocks\/will-a-fantastic-four-power-the-magnificent-seven\/\">We noted<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u2026 MSFT and the pair of GOOG+GOOGL represent about 11% and 16.4% of those two indices [S&amp;P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ 100 (NDX)], respectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above and beyond their heft in key indices, the relative importance of these stocks in key areas of technology \u2013 search, operating systems, cloud computing, AI adoption \u2013 reflect upon myriad companies, large and small alike.&nbsp; I don\u2019t like to succumb to hyperbole, but today\u2019s earnings have importance well beyond the two companies reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, it seems important to check in to see whether options markets seem concerned.&nbsp; As of now, the short answer is \u201cnot really.\u201d&nbsp; And it is quite fascinating to see that the implicit expectations for both stocks are quite similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning with MSFT, the consensus estimates are for EPS of $2.65 and revenues of $54.54 billion.&nbsp; Its average post-earnings move is 3.78%, though three of the last 5 moves have been well above that figure (-3.76%, +7.24%, -0.59%, -7.72%, +6.69%).&nbsp;&nbsp; We see that the implied volatility for at-money options expiring Friday is priced around the historical level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-msft-volatility-term-structure-expressed-in-daily-percentage-terms\"><strong><em>MSFT \u2013 Volatility Term Structure, Expressed in Daily Percentage Terms<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture6-3-1100x479.png\" alt=\"MSFT \u2013 Volatility Term Structure, Expressed in Daily Percentage Terms\" class=\"wp-image-198093 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture6-3-1100x479.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture6-3-700x305.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture6-3-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture6-3-768x335.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture6-3-1536x669.png 1536w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture6-3.png 1801w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/479;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: Interactive Brokers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bear in mind that last week we saw Tesla (TSLA) options trading with implied volatilities well below the stock\u2019s average post earnings move.&nbsp; Traders do not seem inclined to repeat that mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, the IBKR Probability Lab shows a slight upward bias, with peak probability in the 332.5-335 range even with the stock at $330.94:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibkr-probability-lab-for-msft-options-expiring-october-27th\"><strong><em>IBKR Probability Lab for MSFT Options Expiring October 27th<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"461\" data-src=\"\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture5-3-1100x461.png\" alt=\"IBKR Probability Lab for MSFT Options Expiring October 27th\" class=\"wp-image-198092 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture5-3-1100x461.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture5-3-700x294.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture5-3-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture5-3-768x322.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture5-3.png 1488w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/461;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The skew for options expiring Friday is generally symmetrical, with a notable dip in implied volatilities above the market.&nbsp; This indicates that there are roughly equal levels or speculation for a significant rally as there are hedgers protecting against a large decline.&nbsp; Skew for options expiring on the following Friday and the monthly November expiration are more typical, though also showing an bias toward near upside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-msft-skew-for-options-expiring-october-27-th-dark-blue-november-3-rd-light-blue-november-17-th-yellow\"><strong><em>MSFT: Skew for Options Expiring October 27<sup>th<\/sup> (dark blue), November 3<sup>rd<\/sup> (light blue), November 17<sup>th<\/sup> (yellow)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1032\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture4-4.png\" alt=\"IBKR Probability Lab for MSFT Options Expiring October 27th\" class=\"wp-image-198091 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture4-4.png 1032w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture4-4-700x412.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture4-4-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture4-4-768x452.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1032px; aspect-ratio: 1032\/608;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For GOOGL, the consensus estimates are for EPS of $1.45 and revenues of $75.54 billion on the top line and $63.04 ex-TAC.&nbsp; Its average post-earnings move is 4.62%, and as with MSFT, three of the last 5 moves have been well above that figure (+5.78%, -0.13%, -2.75%, -9.14%, +6.69%).&nbsp;&nbsp; We see that the implied volatility for at-money options expiring Friday is also priced around the historical level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-googl-volatility-term-structure-expressed-in-daily-percentage-terms\"><strong><em>GOOGL \u2013 Volatility Term Structure, Expressed in Daily Percentage Terms<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"470\" data-src=\"\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture3-7-1100x470.png\" alt=\"GOOGL \u2013 Volatility Term Structure, Expressed in Daily Percentage Terms\" class=\"wp-image-198090 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture3-7-1100x470.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture3-7-700x299.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture3-7-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture3-7-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture3-7-1536x656.png 1536w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture3-7.png 1708w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/470;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also as with MSFT, the peak probability for GOOGL options is slightly above the current price, reflecting modest bullishness heading into earnings.&nbsp; The peak is in the $143-144 level with the stock just below $140:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibkr-probability-lab-for-googl-options-expiring-october-27th\"><strong><em>IBKR Probability Lab for GOOGL Options Expiring October 27th<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"453\" data-src=\"\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture2-11-1100x453.png\" alt=\"IBKR Probability Lab for GOOGL Options Expiring October 27th\" class=\"wp-image-198089 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture2-11-1100x453.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture2-11-700x288.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture2-11-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture2-11-768x316.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture2-11.png 1506w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/453;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And regarding skew, we see another relatively symmetrical front-week skew and relatively normal skews for the coming weeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-googl-skew-for-options-expiring-october-27-th-dark-blue-november-3-rd-light-blue-november-17-th-yellow\"><strong><em>GOOGL: Skew for Options Expiring October 27<sup>th<\/sup> (dark blue), November 3<sup>rd<\/sup> (light blue), November 17<sup>th<\/sup> (yellow)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1032\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture1-25.png\" alt=\"GOOGL: Skew for Options Expiring October 27th (dark blue), November 3rd (light blue), November 17th (yellow)\" class=\"wp-image-198088 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture1-25.png 1032w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture1-25-700x412.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture1-25-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Picture1-25-768x452.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1032px; aspect-ratio: 1032\/608;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bottom line, the options market is showing a reasonable regard for the likely post-earnings reactions for these behemoths.&nbsp; Both show near-term implied volatilities around the average moves.&nbsp; That said, the underlying tone is for a positive reaction.&nbsp; That fits with the bullishness that has accompanied these two companies along with their mega-cap tech peers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therein lies my concern.&nbsp; If the base case for the options market is positive, that means either that the \u201cwhisper number\u201d is for better than consensus earnings or that guidance will be more robust than already expected.&nbsp; There is no reason to doubt that either outcome is possible, but it also raises the bar for both these companies.&nbsp; If \u201cin-line\u201d is not good enough, then the risks seem biased towards the downside.&nbsp; And if they both disappoint, even if only by coming in as expected, that can spill back into the broader market.&nbsp; We\u2019ll know soon enough.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a reasonable probability that this afternoon&#8217;s reports from two behemoths 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