Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Fidelity National Information Services Stock?

Investors in Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. FIS need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jan 16, 2026 $25.00 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for Fidelity National Information Services share, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Fidelity National Information Services is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Financial Transaction Services Industry that ranks in the Bottom 34% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, two analysts have increased their estimates for the current quarter, while one has revised his estimate downwards. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter to move from $1.69 per share to $1.70 per share in the same time period.Given the way analysts feel about Fidelity National Information Services right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Often times, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.Looking to Trade Options?Check out the simple yet high-powered approach that Zacks Executive VP Kevin Matras has used to close recent double and triple-digit winners. In addition to impressive profit potential, these trades can actually reduce your risk.Click to see the trades now >>Zacks' Research Chief Picks Stock Most Likely to "At Least Double"Our experts have revealed their Top 5 recommendations with money-doubling potential – and Director of Research Sheraz Mian believes one is superior to the others. Of course, all our picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier recommendations like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.See Our Top Stock to Double (Plus 4 Runners Up) >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks