CAH Option Overview

Cardinal Health Inc (CAH) options traded 2.65K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 900, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 35.3%, in the upper part of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $251.43, 4.1% below the $262.05 close.

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CAH Options FAQ

How actively are CAH options traded?

1.15K calls and 1.5K puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 2.65K contracts in total. Open interest was 30.85K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 1.01K contracts per day. The CAH option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is CAH implied volatility high right now?

Cardinal Health IV rank is 71, so its 30-day implied volatility of 35.3% is in the upper part of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 20.6% on Dec 24, 2025 to 41.4% on Apr 29, 2026. See the CAH implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the CAH put/call ratio?

The Cardinal Health put/call volume ratio was 1.31 on Nov 4, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.72. The CAH open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is CAH max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Cardinal Health options about one week from expiration was $251.43, 4.1% below the $262.05 close. The CAH max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 61.1%, options price a move of about ±$22.19 (±8.5%) over the next week, a range of roughly $239.86 to $284.24 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The CAH expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.