Earnings reactions: October 20, 2026
How stocks moved on October 20, 2026 after their earnings reports, against the move options had priced before the print. Biggest moves: GM -6.8% vs ±6.3%, MMM +5.8% vs ±6.0%, MSCI +5.0% vs ±8.6%.
Updated November 1, 2026 · rolling movers page · season tracker · Oct 21 →
| Stock | Reported | Options priced | Actual move | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | Oct 20 before open | ±6.3% | -6.8% (close) | moved more than priced |
| MMM | Oct 20 before open | ±6.0% | +5.8% (close) | stayed inside |
| MSCI | Oct 20 before open | ±8.6% | +5.0% (close) | stayed inside |
| NOC | Oct 20 before open | ±8.3% | +4.6% (close) | stayed inside |
| AGNC | Oct 19 after close | ±5.1% | +4.3% (close) | stayed inside |
| GE | Oct 20 before open | ±6.1% | -3.7% (close) | stayed inside |
| HAL | Oct 20 before open | ±5.7% | +1.8% (close) | stayed inside |
| RTX | Oct 20 before open | ±5.5% | +0.6% (close) | stayed inside |
Each name, in one line
- GM (General Motors) fell 6.8% at the close on October 20, 2026 after its earnings report, against a ±6.3% move priced by options.
- MMM (3M) rose 5.8% at the close on October 20, 2026 after its earnings report, against a ±6.0% move priced by options.
- MSCI rose 5.0% at the close on October 20, 2026 after its earnings report, against a ±8.6% move priced by options.
- NOC (Northrop Grumman Corp Holding) rose 4.6% at the close on October 20, 2026 after its earnings report, against a ±8.3% move priced by options.
- AGNC (AGNC Investment) rose 4.3% at the close on October 20, 2026 after its earnings report, against a ±5.1% move priced by options.
- GE (General Electric Company) fell 3.7% at the close on October 20, 2026 after its earnings report, against a ±6.1% move priced by options.
- HAL (Halliburton) rose 1.8% at the close on October 20, 2026 after its earnings report, against a ±5.7% move priced by options.
- RTX (Raytheon Technologies Corporation) rose 0.6% at the close on October 20, 2026 after its earnings report, against a ±5.5% move priced by options.
Frequently asked questions
Which stocks moved the most on earnings on October 20, 2026?
By size of move: GM -6.8% vs ±6.3%, MMM +5.8% vs ±6.0%, MSCI +5.0% vs ±8.6%. Each figure is the measured reaction on the first full session after the report, compared with the move options had priced before it.
How many stocks beat their implied move on October 20, 2026?
1 of the 8 names with a tracked implied move closed beyond it; 7 stayed inside. 6 of 8 measured names moved up.
What does 'close' or 'peak' mean next to a move?
'Close' is the close-to-close reaction recorded by our pipeline on the first session after the report, a floor for the final figure. 'Peak' is the largest intraday move once the reaction window is complete. We never mix the two in one number.
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