After bank earnings kick off the season, tech and mega-cap names take centre stage. Options markets treat these prints as high-attention events: elevated implied volatility going in, wide dispersion in historical moves, and sharp IV crush after. The hub below links each ticker to its dedicated playbook with full move history, beat rate and tail risk.
July 2026 — tech & semi calendar
| Stock | Next report (Jul 2026) | Avg move (10yr) | Live implied | Playbook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL Apple | Jul 30 · AMC | ±4.9% | ±5.4% | Full guide → |
| MSFT Microsoft | TBD | ±5.0% | — | Full guide → |
| GOOGL Alphabet | TBD | ±6.5% | — | Full guide → |
| AMZN Amazon | TBD | ±7.4% | — | Full guide → |
| META Meta | TBD | ±11.8% | — | Full guide → |
| NVDA NVIDIA | TBD | ±8.3% | — | Full guide → |
| TSLA Tesla | Jul 22 · AMC | ±9.3% | ±7.9% | Full guide → |
| AMD AMD | TBD | ±10.7% | — | Full guide → |
| NFLX Netflix | Jul 16 · AMC | ±10.5% | ±8.1% | Full guide → |
| TSM TSMC | Jul 16 · BMO | ±4.9% | ±5.9% | Full guide → |
| ASML ASML | Jul 15 · BMO | ±5.8% | ±7.8% | Full guide → |
How to read it. “Avg move” is the typical earnings-day peak move over ten years. “Live implied” is the July 14, 2026 snapshot for confirmed dates; TBD names have not yet set a date in our dataset. Tap any ticker for its full playbook. Also see earnings this week for the complete reporting list.
TSLA: the next confirmed Mag 7 print
Tesla reports July 22, 2026 (AMC). As of July 14, options are pricing a live implied move of about ±7.9% — modestly below its decade average of ±9.3%. That does not predict the outcome; it tells you what the market expects relative to history. See the TSLA earnings playbook for the full distribution, beat rate and IV crush context.
Why tech earnings differ from banks
- Wider dispersion. META (±11.8% avg) and AMD (±10.7%) move far more than bank names (±3–5%).
- Regime shifts. MSFT's two-year average has run hotter than its decade mark — recent quarters matter.
- Semi linkage. TSM and ASML often report the same week as US tech, setting chip-sector context before NVDA and AMD print.
- Index impact. AAPL, MSFT, NVDA and AMZN weight heavily in index ETFs — their implied moves affect broader market vol.
IV rush and crush on tech earnings
Like every earnings event, implied volatility builds into the report (the IV rush) and collapses afterward. High-beta tech names see larger implied moves and larger crushes in dollar terms — but the pattern is the same. For the full cycle, see earnings volatility.
Per-ticker earnings playbooks
- Apple (AAPL) earnings options
- Microsoft (MSFT) earnings options
- Alphabet (GOOGL) earnings options
- Amazon (AMZN) earnings options
- Meta (META) earnings options
- NVIDIA (NVDA) earnings options
- Tesla (TSLA) earnings options
- AMD (AMD) earnings options
- Netflix (NFLX) earnings options
- TSMC (TSM) earnings options
- ASML (ASML) earnings options
How EarningsWatcher helps
The Calendar tracks confirmed tech dates and live implied moves; the Moves analyser has implied-vs-actual history per ticker; the Simulator tests positions against past tech earnings. Use options before earnings as a research checklist for any name in the table.
Frequently asked questions
When do mega-cap tech stocks report in July 2026?
Confirmed dates as of July 14, 2026: ASML Jul 15 BMO, TSM and NFLX Jul 16, TSLA Jul 22 AMC, AAPL Jul 30 AMC. MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN, META, NVDA and AMD have not yet confirmed — they typically report late July. Check the live calendar as dates firm up.
How much do tech stocks move on earnings?
It varies widely. Apple averages roughly plus or minus 4.9% peak moves; Meta about plus or minus 11.8%; Tesla about plus or minus 9.3% with a fat tail. Semi names like TSM (plus or minus 4.9%) are calmer than high-beta chips like AMD (plus or minus 10.7%). Use each stock's own playbook — not a sector average.
What is TSLA's implied move for July 2026 earnings?
As of July 14, 2026, Tesla's live implied move for the July 22 AMC report is about plus or minus 7.9% — below its decade average of roughly plus or minus 9.3%. The figure updates daily; confirm in the EarningsWatcher app before the print.
Why do tech earnings matter for the broader market?
Mega-cap tech and semiconductors are among the most traded earnings events each quarter. Their implied moves set the tone for index volatility, sector ETFs and the options market's event-premium pricing through late July. Even traders who do not hold single-name positions watch these prints for regime context.
This article is educational and does not constitute financial advice. Options involve risk and are not suitable for every investor.