NBR Option Overview

Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) options traded 173 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 113, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 57.5%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $80.57, 6.0% above the $76.04 close.

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NBR Options FAQ

How actively are NBR options traded?

15 calls and 158 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 173 contracts in total. Open interest was 11.68K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 106 contracts per day. The NBR option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is NBR implied volatility high right now?

Nabors Industries IV rank is 6, so its 30-day implied volatility of 57.5% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 48.2% on Sep 11, 2026 to 196.8% on Jul 17, 2026. See the NBR implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the NBR put/call ratio?

The Nabors Industries put/call volume ratio was 10.53 on Nov 4, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 2.08. The NBR open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is NBR max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Nabors Industries options about one week from expiration was $80.57, 6.0% above the $76.04 close. The NBR max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 58.9%, options price a move of about ±$6.20 (±8.2%) over the next week, a range of roughly $69.84 to $82.24 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The NBR expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.