$BA Options Intelligence

🎯 BUY BA OCT 24 215/225 CALL SPREAD

I recommend a bull call spread on Boeing (BA) expiring after earnings because the term structure shows that options around late October are fairly priced with a slight underpricing relative to baseline volatility, and the stock has a moderate bullish analyst consensus with upside to $230+. This trade captures potential upside after BA’s October 22 earnings, while limiting risk in a market environment where BA is trading near $215.75, below its 50-day MA (~$228.7) but above its 200-day MA (~$199.6), indicating near-term resistance but longer-term support.

Buy BA Oct 24 215 Call, Sell BA Oct 24 225 Call
Stock Price: $215.75 | Entry: Approx. $4.00 debit (estimate from typical spread pricing for strikes 10 points apart near ATM)

📊 Trade Metrics

• Max Risk: $400 per spread (debit paid)
• Max Reward: $600 (difference between strikes $10 minus debit $4)
• Breakeven: $219 (strike 215 + $4 debit)
• Win Rate: Moderate (based on delta around 0.5 for 215 call)
• Days to Expiration: 38 days (post-earnings)

📈 Term Structure & Volatility Analysis

• Baseline 90-day Historical Volatility: ~26.6%
• Clean IV for Oct 24 options: ~24.6% (below baseline, slight buy signal)
• Market IV: ~31.7% (elevated due to earnings multiplier ~4.12x)
• Earnings Date: October 22, 2025 (trade expiry after earnings to capture move)
• IV Rank: High (favors selling premium generally, but clean IV below baseline supports buying longer-term calls)
• Calendar Opportunity: Limited, IV term structure fairly flat near earnings

📈 Greeks & Volatility

• Delta ~0.50 on 215 call, ~0.20 on 225 call (net delta ~0.30, moderately bullish)
• Theta negative but limited due to 38 days to expiration
• Vega positive, benefits if IV rises post-earnings surprise

🎯 Why This Trade

The term structure shows the Oct 24 expiration options have a clean IV (~24.6%) below the 26.6% baseline volatility, indicating these options are slightly underpriced after stripping out the earnings premium. This is a favorable environment to buy calls. Boeing has a consensus moderate buy rating with a $230 average price target, suggesting upside potential from current $215.75. The stock is below its 50-day MA, indicating some resistance, but above the 200-day MA, providing support. The October 22 earnings event is a key catalyst, and this spread captures upside with defined risk while avoiding short-term IV crush risk by choosing an expiration after earnings.

📊 Pro Analysis

• Current IV Rank: High (100%), but clean IV below baseline supports buying longer-dated options.
• Expected Daily Move: ±$5.23 (2.42%) supports strike width and breakeven selection.
• Analyst Sentiment: Moderate Buy (18 buys, 2 sells) with average price target $230.77.
• Technical: RSI neutral (~33), price near support, potential for rebound post earnings.
• Sector: Industrials/Aerospace & Defense, stable with some macro headwinds but growth expected.

🔍 Earnings Date Check

• Earnings: October 22, 2025
• Recommended Expiration: October 24, 2025 (after earnings, capturing earnings move) ✅

💡 Trade Management

• Entry: Place limit order around $4.00 debit (midpoint of typical bid/ask for 215/225 call spread)
• Target: Close at $6.00+ (50%+ profit)
• Stop: Exit if BA falls below $210 before earnings or if IV collapses sharply
• Time Stop: Close 2 days before expiration to avoid time decay

🔒 Pricing Validation

• 215 Call intrinsic value: $0.75 (stock at $215.75), option price above intrinsic, valid buy
• 225 Call intrinsic value: $0 (OTM), option price above intrinsic, valid sell leg
• Spread Debit > intrinsic value difference ($10), pricing consistent with market

🔍 Market Overview

The Fed has held rates steady but signals potential cuts ahead, keeping markets cautious. Boeing trades near $215.75, below its 50-day MA (~$228.7) but above its 200-day MA (~$199.6), suggesting intermediate support but resistance overhead. The aerospace sector is moderately positive with a consensus moderate buy rating on BA and an average price target near $230. Recent earnings showed revenue growth but EPS loss, leaving some uncertainty. The upcoming earnings on October 22 is a major catalyst. High implied volatility and an earnings IV multiplier of 4.12x indicate the market expects significant earnings volatility. This trade balances risk and reward by buying a call spread expiring after earnings, limiting downside while positioning for a post-earnings rebound.

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Confidence Level: Moderate to High
This trade aligns with the term structure and earnings catalyst, balancing risk with defined maximum loss. The moderate buy analyst consensus and technical support add conviction. However, the negative EPS and macro risks warrant defined-risk positioning rather than outright long calls.

Risk Assessment:
Max loss limited to $400 per spread. Risk of IV crush is mitigated by choosing expiry after earnings. Stock must rise above $219 to profit. If BA falls below $210, the spread may lose value, so risk management is essential.

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