Earnings implied moves: week of Aug 17–21, 2026
What the options market is pricing in for this week's earnings reports. Biggest implied (expected) moves: KEYS ±9.6%, VIK ±7.8%, ADI ±7.2%, TGT ±7.0%, NTES ±6.8%. Tables update daily through the week; after Friday this page stays as a dated archive.
Updated August 14, 2026 · interactive calendar · season implied-vs-actual tracker · past weeks: Aug 10, Aug 3, Jul 21
Tuesday, August 18
| Stock | Session | Implied move | Avg move (10y) | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEYS | AMC | ±9.6% | ±8.5% | -5.0% |
| HD | BMO | ±4.7% | ±3.8% | -3.6% |
Wednesday, August 19
| Stock | Session | Implied move | Avg move (10y) | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIK | BMO | ±7.8% | ±7.6% | +4.1% |
| ADI | BMO | ±7.2% | ±5.1% | -7.4% |
| TGT | BMO | ±7.0% | ±9.8% | +8.2% |
| LOW | BMO | ±5.5% | ±6.1% | -4.7% |
| TJX | BMO | ±5.0% | ±5.5% | +6.6% |
Thursday, August 20
| Stock | Session | Implied move | Avg move (10y) | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTES | BMO | ±6.8% | ±7.5% | -9.2% |
| DE | BMO | ±6.0% | ±7.0% | -8.1% |
| WMT | BMO | ±5.2% | ±5.3% | -8.0% |
Frequently asked questions
What is an implied move?
The implied move — also called the expected move — is the size of the earnings-day move the options market is pricing in, typically derived from the at-the-money straddle expiring just after the report. It is a magnitude, not a direction.
Which stock has the biggest implied move the week of Aug 17–21, 2026?
As of August 14, 2026, the largest implied moves in this week's preview are KEYS ±9.6%, VIK ±7.8%, ADI ±7.2%, TGT ±7.0%, NTES ±6.8%.
Do these numbers change?
Yes — implied moves change with option prices, and this page updates daily through its week. After the week ends it is kept as a dated archive.
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