Options Update: Visa (V) & MasterCard (MA)
Visa (V)
V Call Volume And Volatility Elevated Into 1st EPS Release
V is recently up $1.39 to $76.44.
V will report its first quarterly EPS report since its IPO tonight.
SunTrust says "We project that significant prospective operating leverage will propel EPS, EBITDA and FCF well ahead of organic revenue growth."
V call option volume of 39,763 contracts compares to put volume of 10,938 contracts.
V May option implied volatility of 66 is above its five-week average of 45, suggesting larger price uncertainty.
MasterCard (MA)
MA Volatility Up Into Financial Results And Outlook
MA is recently up $3.09 to $240.
MA is expected to report Q1 EPS on April 29.
MA May option implied volatility of 56 is above its 26-week average of 46, indicating larger price fluctuations.
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