Options trading ahead of Apple and Palantir earnings shows a strong bearish sentiment, with a large volume of put options being bought. Apple has seen 385,000 puts traded out of 620,000 options, indicating traders expect a potential drop despite its 25% gain this year. Palantir also shows a high volume of puts and is priced for an 11.5% move, signaling anticipation of volatility after earnings. These trends suggest investors are bracing for significant stock price swings following the earnings reports.
Apple shares are down 2.19% at USD 337.22 on Pluang, with a nearly even split in order activity between sellers and buyers as of Nov 03, 2026 01:31 WIB. Palantir trades slightly up 0.14% at USD 184.36, with a modest majority of sell orders. These trading patterns show cautious positioning ahead of earnings.
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