KALU Option Overview

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) options traded 25 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well below the 20-day average of 81, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 50.4%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $119.78, 8.1% above the $110.84 close.

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KALU Options FAQ

How actively are KALU options traded?

15 calls and 10 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 25 contracts in total. Open interest was 1.54K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 72 contracts per day. The KALU option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is KALU implied volatility high right now?

Kaiser Aluminum IV rank is 15, so its 30-day implied volatility of 50.4% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 26.7% on Nov 24, 2025 to 189.1% on Jul 17, 2026. See the KALU implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the KALU put/call ratio?

The Kaiser Aluminum put/call volume ratio was 0.67 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.19. The KALU open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is KALU max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Kaiser Aluminum options about one week from expiration was $119.78, 8.1% above the $110.84 close. The KALU max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 54.9%, options price a move of about ±$8.43 (±7.6%) over the next week, a range of roughly $102.41 to $119.27 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The KALU expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.