Unusual Options Activity
VZ Unusual Options Activity - Verizon Communications
- Last active day
- August 20, 2026
- Active days (30d)
- 22
- Biggest recent print
- Put $49.0000 · $517K
AI summary
On August 20, 2026, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) experienced notable options activity with a single print. A put option with a strike price of $49.00, expiring on October 16, 2026, was traded for a premium of $517,244. This transaction reflects a significant investment in the put option, which has a volume to open interest ratio of 8.6, indicating a relatively high level of activity compared to existing positions. Over the past 30 days, VZ has seen options trading on 22 active days, suggesting consistent interest in its options market. The absence of call premiums in this instance highlights a one-sided focus on put activity during this trading session. Overall, this unusual options activity may indicate a shift in sentiment among traders regarding Verizon's stock performance leading up to the expiration date.
AI-generated summary
VZ was last active on August 20, 2026.
Prints on August 20, 2026
| Ticker | Side | Strike | Expiry | Vol/OI | Premium | IV | New |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VZ | Put | $49.0000 | 10/16/26 (58d) | 8.6× | $517K | 25% |
History
- 2026-08-201 prints$0K calls$517K puts
- 2026-08-191 prints$0K calls$517K puts
- 2026-08-173 prints$138K calls$127K puts
- 2026-08-145 prints$406K calls$165K puts
- 2026-08-134 prints$303K calls$68K puts
- 2026-08-121 prints$94K calls$0K puts
- 2026-08-112 prints$275K calls$0K puts
- 2026-08-105 prints$368K calls$538K puts
- 2026-08-075 prints$257K calls$538K puts
- 2026-08-066 prints$549K calls$347K puts
- 2026-08-0512 prints$1.5M calls$1.2M puts
- 2026-08-0410 prints$1.3M calls$2.0M puts
- 2026-08-037 prints$664K calls$1.2M puts
- 2026-07-315 prints$366K calls$133K puts
- 2026-07-306 prints$0K calls$1.3M puts
- 2026-07-298 prints$950K calls$1.3M puts
- 2026-07-287 prints$1.3M calls$431K puts
- 2026-07-279 prints$2.5M calls$394K puts
- 2026-07-2411 prints$3.5M calls$322K puts
- 2026-07-235 prints$914K calls$359K puts
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