Mixed options sentiment in Verizon (VZ), with shares down $-0.34 (-0.78%) near $42.66.

Options volume is relatively light, with 51k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.9, compared to a typical level near 0.51. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 0.3 to 19.1,below the median, suggesting an expected daily move of $0.51. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.