Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS) IV/HV History
Comparing implied volatility to historical (realized) volatility reveals whether options are priced rich or cheap relative to actual price movement. Persistent gaps can signal trading opportunities.
Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry, with a market capitalization near $8.36B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 18,000 people, carrying a beta of 2.41 to the broader market. Dutch Bros Inc. Led by Christine Barone, public since 2021-09-15.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $51.15
- ATM IV
- 50.4%
- HV 20-Day
- 55.3%
- HV 60-Day
- 58.2%
- IV Rank
- 22.5%
- IV Percentile
- 42.5%
As of May 15, 2026, Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS) ATM implied volatility is 50.4%. 20-day realized volatility is 55.3%, producing an IV-HV spread of -4.9 vol points. Realized volatility currently exceeds implied, an inversion that can signal a pending IV expansion. IV rank is 22.5%.
How BROS iv/hv history Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Dutch Bros Inc. options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The iv/hv history view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 50.4% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the iv/hv history data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.
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BROS highest implied-volatility contracts
| Type | Strike | Expiration | Volume | OI | IV | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALL | $52.00 | May 22, 2026 | 220 | 109 | 48.1% | $0.95 | $1.10 |
Top 1 contracts from the ORATS-sourced nightly scan; ranked by iv within the broader S&P 500/400/600 + ETF universe.
Frequently asked BROS iv/hv history questions
- Is BROS options pricing rich or cheap right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS) ATM IV is 50.4% against 20-day realized volatility of 55.3%. IV rank is 22.5%. Realized volatility currently exceeds implied: an inversion of the typical equity volatility risk premium that often precedes IV expansion.
- What is the BROS variance risk premium?
- The variance risk premium is the persistent gap between implied and subsequently realized volatility. In equity markets it averages positive because option sellers demand compensation for bearing variance shocks. BROS is currently pricing inverted to the historical pattern, which is one input to whether short-vol or long-vol structures carry their typical edge.
- What does BROS IV rank mean for strategy selection?
- IV rank normalizes the current ATM IV to its 1-year range: 0% is the low, 100% is the high. BROS's current rank of 22.5% signals where current pricing sits in its own 1-year history. High-rank regimes typically favor premium-selling structures (credit spreads, condors, covered calls); low-rank regimes typically favor premium-buying or long-volatility structures.