BDX Option Overview
Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX) options traded 1.61K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 340, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 35.2%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $185.53, 11.3% below the $209.13 close.
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How actively are BDX options traded?
738 calls and 874 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 1.61K contracts in total. Open interest was 12.26K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 395 contracts per day. The BDX option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.
Is BDX implied volatility high right now?
Becton Dickinson and IV rank is 10, so its 30-day implied volatility of 35.2% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 19.7% on Dec 19, 2025 to 169.6% on Jul 17, 2026. See the BDX implied volatility history for a longer view.
What is the BDX put/call ratio?
The Becton Dickinson and put/call volume ratio was 1.18 on Nov 4, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.38. The BDX open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.
What is BDX max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Becton Dickinson and options about one week from expiration was $185.53, 11.3% below the $209.13 close. The BDX max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.
What is BDX's expected move over the next week?
Based on 7-day implied volatility of 38.7%, options price a move of about ±$11.20 (±5.4%) over the next week, a range of roughly $197.93 to $220.33 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The BDX expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.