Earnings Dashboard
MO
upcomingALTRIA GROUP INC
Time TBDlarge capThursday, April 30, 2026
Expected Move Analysis
Expected
4.5%
Current Stock Price
$72.65
Expected Move
±4.5%
±$3.28
IV Rank
81
High
Put/Call Ratio
1.15
Bearish bias
Analysis & Commentary
ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO) reports earnings Thursday . Consensus EPS estimate is $1.25.
IV Rank is elevated at 81, indicating options premiums are pricing in a larger-than-usual move. This creates an edge for premium sellers — the IV crush after the event can be significant.
A short strangle with strikes beyond the ±4.5% expected move could capture the IV crush. This is a higher-risk play — consider defined-risk alternatives or strict position sizing.
Enter the position 1-2 days before earnings to capture the final IV ramp. Plan to close the morning after the report once IV collapses — don't hold hoping for further decay.