ALKS Option Overview

Alkermes Inc plc (ALKS) options traded 12 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well below the 20-day average of 467, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 50.0%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $45.11, 1.7% below the $45.89 close.

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ALKS Options FAQ

How actively are ALKS options traded?

7 calls and 5 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 12 contracts in total. Open interest was 19.15K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 465 contracts per day. The ALKS option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is ALKS implied volatility high right now?

Alkermes IV rank is 13, so its 30-day implied volatility of 50.0% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 30.0% on Aug 27, 2026 to 188.8% on Jul 17, 2026. See the ALKS implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the ALKS put/call ratio?

The Alkermes put/call volume ratio was 0.71 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.87. The ALKS open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is ALKS max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Alkermes options about one week from expiration was $45.11, 1.7% below the $45.89 close. The ALKS max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

What is ALKS's expected move over the next week?

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 54.9%, options price a move of about ±$3.49 (±7.6%) over the next week, a range of roughly $42.40 to $49.38 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The ALKS expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.