- GAP options imply a ±12.4% move for Gap's Nov 19, 2026 earnings report (after market close), as of November 13, 2026.
- An at-the-money GAP straddle bought at the last close before the Nov 21, 2024 report was worth -48% at 10:00 the next morning (IV crush).
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What holding GAP options through the print actually cost
The clearest way to see IV crush: an at-the-money straddle bought one minute before the last close before Gap's report, marked at 10:00 the next morning. Both legs together — so this is the premium lost even after the stock moved:
| Report | ATM straddle, last close → 10am next day |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2024 | -48% |
| Aug 29, 2024 | -57% |
Out-of-the-money strangles lost more. Members see every strike and the same figures for the reports the radar tracks.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy GAP before earnings?
That is a decision only you can make, and this page does not give advice. What the data says: options price a move of ±12.4% for the Nov 19, 2026 report, so a long call or put needs Gap to move more than that in the right direction to profit after IV crush.
Does GAP implied volatility go up before earnings?
Typically yes: implied volatility in the nearest expiration builds as the report approaches because the event's expected move is priced into that expiration, then collapses once results are out.
When does GAP IV peak before earnings?
At the last close before the report — the final session before the print carries the biggest step for most names, which is why an IV-rush trade is exited before that close and never held through the announcement.
What is GAP's implied move for the next earnings?
Options currently price about ±12.4% for Nov 19, 2026 (after market close); the 10-year average move is about ±15.4%.