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CAT Options Chain – 2026-05-01

Detailed CAT options chain for 2026-05-01 – real-time call and put contracts with last price, bid/ask, volume, open interest, implied volatility, and in-the-money status.

Tip: Use this page together with the price chart, short-term prediction, and multi-expiry options overview to build a complete view of positioning and risk for CAT.

CAT Call Options — 2026-05-01 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for CAT – 2026-05-01 – and lists every available call and put contract in a clean chain view. Each row shows the contract symbol, last trade, bid/ask quotes, daily change, percentage change, trading volume, open interest, implied volatility (IV), and whether the option is currently in-the-money (ITM).

Traders often use a specific expiry’s options chain to identify key strike levels, unusual activity, and risk hedging behavior. High open interest around certain strikes or sudden spikes in volume can reveal where large traders and market makers are concentrating their positions for CAT into 2026-05-01.

This CAT 2026-05-01 options chain provides a complete strike-by-strike breakdown of pricing, liquidity and volatility. By comparing changes in volume, open interest distribution and IV across calls and puts, traders can understand where the market is positioning ahead of this specific expiration date.

CAT Call Options — 2026-05-01 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on CAT expiring on 2026-05-01. You can quickly compare strikes, pricing, liquidity (volume and open interest), and implied volatility to spot popular strike zones and potential directional bets.

Contract Strike Last Bid Ask Volume Open Int. Implied Vol ITM
CAT 260501C00770000 770.00 14.59 18.3 21.7 1 154 44.29%
CAT 260501C00950000 950.00 0.5 0 1.23 0 27 44.81%
CAT 260501C00700000 700.00 57.1 51.1 53.55 1 23 47.53% YES
CAT 260501C00710000 710.00 47.06 45.2 47.3 2 23 46.39% YES
CAT 260501C00720000 720.00 42.65 39.7 41.55 8 21 45.41%
CAT 260501C00760000 760.00 24.22 22.45 25.1 5 13 44.67%
CAT 260501C00735000 735.00 25 32.55 34.35 8 13 44.75%
CAT 260501C00960000 960.00 0.31 0 0.67 2 11 42.05%
CAT 260501C00750000 750.00 27.81 26.05 29.15 4 10 45.38%
CAT 260501C00705000 705.00 39.04 48.2 49.85 10 9 46.37% YES
CAT 260501C00780000 780.00 16.44 15.85 18 1 8 43.13%
CAT 260501C00840000 840.00 5.95 4.4 6.2 1 7 41.28%
CAT 260501C00715000 715.00 43.95 42.6 44.15 2 7 45.65% YES
CAT 260501C00830000 830.00 4.25 4 8.15 7 7 42.65%
CAT 260501C00790000 790.00 14.45 12.7 16.15 1 7 43.87%
CAT 260501C00970000 970.00 0.38 0 2.7 0 6 54.65%
CAT 260501C00800000 800.00 9.3 9.85 13.35 3 5 43.02%
CAT 260501C00535000 535.00 175.75 185.1 189.05 1 5 58.90% YES
CAT 260501C00675000 675.00 69.56 67.3 70.45 2 4 50.27% YES
CAT 260501C00680000 680.00 51.55 63.9 67.05 2 4 49.87% YES
CAT 260501C00755000 755.00 25.65 24.2 27 2 3 44.93%
CAT 260501C00650000 650.00 70.15 85.2 87.95 2 3 51.51% YES
CAT 260501C00685000 685.00 55.92 60.55 63.7 2 3 49.45% YES
CAT 260501C00785000 785.00 14.15 13.55 17.4 1 3 43.95%
CAT 260501C00730000 730.00 37.51 35 36.45 1 3 44.75%
CAT 260501C00630000 630.00 92 100.75 103.7 2 2 50.96% YES
CAT 260501C00690000 690.00 62.3 57.3 60.45 1 2 49.04% YES
CAT 260501C00695000 695.00 57 54.25 57.35 1 2 48.72% YES
CAT 260501C00745000 745.00 18.43 28.45 29.95 0 2 44.24%
CAT 260501C00765000 765.00 14.52 19.35 23.55 0 2 44.70%
CAT 260501C00825000 825.00 6.3 4.5 8.75 0 1 42.51%
CAT 260501C00880000 880.00 2.52 0.23 2.69 0 1 40.34%
CAT 260501C00775000 775.00 18.56 16.5 20.2 1 1 44.19%
CAT 260501C00815000 815.00 6.01 6 10.85 1 1 43.39%
CAT 260501C00545000 545.00 168.29 175.6 179.6 0 1 57.92% YES
CAT 260501C00870000 870.00 2.63 0.33 3.05 0 1 39.70%
CAT 260501C00725000 725.00 41.01 37.55 39.45 2 1 45.62%
CAT 260501C00805000 805.00 6.71 8 12.7 0 1 43.48%
CAT 260501C00620000 620.00 100.5 108.65 112.55 0 1 51.97% YES
CAT 260501C00550000 550.00 164 171 174.85 1 1 57.56% YES
CAT 260501C00570000 570.00 142.34 152.5 156.3 0 1 55.83% YES
CAT 260501C00940000 940.00 0.37 0 4.75 2 0 56.67%

CAT Put Options Chain – 2026-05-01

The table below lists all put options on CAT expiring on 2026-05-01. Use it to track downside protection demand, hedge activity, and deep out-of-the-money puts that may indicate tail-risk hedging or speculation.

Contract Strike Last Bid Ask Volume Open Int. Implied Vol ITM
CAT 260501P00535000 535.00 2.36 1.8 3.25 7 1585 56.67%
CAT 260501P00675000 675.00 22.27 21.35 23.7 6 135 46.99%
CAT 260501P00655000 655.00 16.77 15.85 18.6 5 123 49.04%
CAT 260501P00550000 550.00 3.3 2.51 3.9 1 38 55.07%
CAT 260501P00680000 680.00 23.82 22.65 26.5 6 30 48.09%
CAT 260501P00480000 480.00 2.58 0 4.8 54 25 72.88%
CAT 260501P00650000 650.00 15.8 14.3 17.35 3 21 49.37%
CAT 260501P00700000 700.00 31.1 30.5 32.25 6 20 45.01%
CAT 260501P00645000 645.00 15.28 13.2 17.15 2 19 51.10%
CAT 260501P00600000 600.00 7.74 5.6 9.85 1 17 51.70%
CAT 260501P00620000 620.00 10.34 8.5 10.95 1 12 50.92%
CAT 260501P00665000 665.00 18.7 18.95 20.75 2 12 47.68%
CAT 260501P00575000 575.00 5.78 3.2 5.8 8 12 51.79%
CAT 260501P00670000 670.00 23.66 20.4 22.2 8 11 47.35%
CAT 260501P00570000 570.00 5.73 2.5 6.65 10 10 53.57%
CAT 260501P00745000 745.00 77.75 51.8 54.45 0 10 42.64% YES
CAT 260501P00705000 705.00 40 32.6 34.45 1 9 44.88%
CAT 260501P00690000 690.00 27.28 26.6 29.6 2 9 46.98%
CAT 260501P00640000 640.00 15.61 12.3 15.25 1 9 50.31%
CAT 260501P00510000 510.00 1.34 1.06 1.96 2 8 58.25%
CAT 260501P00750000 750.00 61.09 55.3 58 1 8 43.05% YES
CAT 260501P00630000 630.00 17 10.45 13.15 1 6 50.91%
CAT 260501P00505000 505.00 1.63 0 2.46 2 6 57.61%
CAT 260501P00660000 660.00 17.7 16.8 20.2 2 6 49.09%
CAT 260501P00540000 540.00 2.65 2.04 3.3 2 6 55.85%
CAT 260501P00610000 610.00 11.18 7.05 11.1 5 5 51.01%
CAT 260501P00585000 585.00 5.76 4.75 7.3 1 4 52.75%
CAT 260501P00635000 635.00 26.18 11 14.65 3 4 51.35%
CAT 260501P00710000 710.00 37 34.55 36.5 1 4 44.47%
CAT 260501P00470000 470.00 0.8 0 4.8 2 2 76.09%
CAT 260501P00580000 580.00 10.14 3.85 6.85 0 2 52.61%
CAT 260501P00790000 790.00 91.9 81.5 85.5 2 2 41.78% YES
CAT 260501P00740000 740.00 63.38 48.8 51.5 1 2 42.80% YES
CAT 260501P00520000 520.00 2.7 0.25 3.15 2 2 56.64%
CAT 260501P00720000 720.00 39.97 38.95 41.05 2 2 43.84% YES
CAT 260501P00565000 565.00 10.25 2 6.5 1 2 54.13%
CAT 260501P00595000 595.00 8.85 5.8 9.05 2 2 52.73%
CAT 260501P00590000 590.00 6.3 5.6 7.35 2 1 52.22%
CAT 260501P00515000 515.00 4.8 0.33 1.97 0 1 54.22%
CAT 260501P00605000 605.00 18.2 6.55 10 1 1 51.14%
CAT 260501P00615000 615.00 13.8 7.5 11.2 1 1 53.17%
CAT 260501P00485000 485.00 1.19 0 3.85 2 1 68.38%
CAT 260501P00815000 815.00 139.05 101 105.15 2 1 40.81% YES
CAT 260501P00730000 730.00 59.65 44.2 46.05 0 1 43.29% YES
CAT 260501P00460000 460.00 1.51 0 4.8 2 1 79.36%
CAT 260501P00800000 800.00 125.55 89 93.5 2 1 41.90% YES

CAT 2026-05-01 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this CAT options chain for 2026-05-01 show?

This page displays the full CAT options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-05-01. Both call and put tables include contract symbols, last trade price, bid/ask quotes, daily change and percentage change, trading volume, open interest, implied volatility, and an in-the-money (ITM) flag. It is designed to give you a complete snapshot of how the market is pricing risk and direction for this specific expiry.

2. How can I use this CAT options chain around key events?

Around earnings, macro data releases, or company-specific news, traders often focus on a single expiration such as 2026-05-01. By monitoring changes in implied volatility, volume, and open interest for each strike, you can see where traders are concentrating their bets and hedges. Large shifts in activity on out-of-the-money calls or puts can be early signs of expected volatility or directional moves in CAT.

3. What is the difference between in-the-money and out-of-the-money options here?

The ITM column highlights whether a contract is currently in-the-money for CAT: call options are ITM when their strike is below the current stock price, while put options are ITM when their strike is above the current stock price. ITM contracts have intrinsic value, while out-of-the-money options are purely time and volatility value. This distinction helps you quickly identify which strikes are already “in the money” for this expiry.

4. How should I read implied volatility (IV) in this CAT options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for CAT between now and 2026-05-01. Higher IV typically means options are more expensive and the market is pricing in larger potential moves. You can compare IV across strikes and between calls and puts to identify skew – for example, expensive downside puts may indicate demand for crash protection, while rich upside calls can signal speculative interest.

5. Can this single-expiry chain replace a full multi-expiry options overview?

No. This 2026-05-01 options chain gives a granular view for one maturity only. For a complete picture of positioning in CAT, you should also review the multi-expiry options overview where you can compare put/call ratios, total open interest and volume across different expiration dates. Combining both perspectives helps you understand whether traders are focused on very short-term moves or longer-dated themes.

6. How often is this CAT options chain for 2026-05-01 updated?

The CAT options data on this page is refreshed regularly during market hours to reflect the latest trades, mid-market quotes, and open interest updates. Intraday changes in volume, open interest, and implied volatility can provide important signals about how sentiment and risk pricing are evolving as 2026-05-01 approaches.