HP Option Overview

Helmerich & Payne Inc (HP) options traded 64 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, below the 20-day average of 93, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 57.9%, in the lower part of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $37.92, 5.0% above the $36.11 close.

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How actively are HP options traded?

43 calls and 21 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 64 contracts in total. Open interest was 13.45K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 88 contracts per day. The HP option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is HP implied volatility high right now?

Helmerich & Payne IV rank is 23, so its 30-day implied volatility of 57.9% is in the lower part of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 21.3% on Dec 23, 2025 to 182.4% on Jul 17, 2026. See the HP implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the HP put/call ratio?

The Helmerich & Payne put/call volume ratio was 0.49 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.83. The HP open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is HP max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Helmerich & Payne options about one week from expiration was $37.92, 5.0% above the $36.11 close. The HP max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 61.7%, options price a move of about ±$3.09 (±8.5%) over the next week, a range of roughly $33.02 to $39.20 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The HP expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.