HLIT P&L Curve
Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Communication Equipment industry, with a market capitalization near $1.51B, listed on NASDAQ, employing roughly 534 people, carrying a beta of 1.32 to the broader market. Harmonic Inc. Led by Nimrod Ben-Natan, public since 1995-05-23.
A profit/loss curve charts the theoretical gain or loss of an options position across a range of underlying prices. It helps traders visualize risk, identify breakeven points, and compare strategies before committing capital.
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Communication Equipment
- Market Cap
- $1.51B
- Employees
- 534
- IPO Date
- 1995-05-23
- CEO
- Nimrod Ben-Natan
- Beta
- 1.32
As of Aug 14, 2026, with a $13.78 spot price, 64.1% ATM implied volatility, and 35 days to the front expiration, an at-the-money long straddle carries an approximate combined premium near $2.19, producing breakevens at roughly $11.59 and $15.97. Market-implied 1-standard-deviation range extends from $11.25 to $16.31, which sets the relevant P&L evaluation window for most near-term strategies. Payoff diagrams should be rebuilt from the live options chain; the preceding values are illustrative and assume a single at-the-money straddle for reference.
Frequently asked HLIT pl curve questions
- What does a HLIT ATM straddle cost?
- As of Aug 14, 2026, using HLIT end-of-day pricing (64.1% ATM IV, 35-day front expiration, $13.78 spot), an at-the-money long straddle (long call + long put at the same strike) carries an approximate combined premium near $2.19 per spread. Breakevens land at roughly $15.97 on the upside and $11.59 on the downside. The estimate uses the Brenner-Subrahmanyam approximation for at-the-money options under Black-Scholes.
- How do I read an options P&L curve?
- An options P&L curve plots theoretical position value at expiration (or at any chosen evaluation date) against the underlying price. The X-axis is the underlying price scenario, the Y-axis is position dollar P&L. The shape of the curve tells you the strategy's directional sensitivity, breakeven points, maximum profit and loss levels, and where time decay or volatility shifts will be most impactful. Multi-leg structures combine the curves of the individual legs to produce composite payoff diagrams.
- What's the difference between a P&L curve and a payoff diagram?
- Strictly: a payoff diagram shows option value at expiration (no time premium left), while a P&L curve typically shows position value at any evaluation date (with remaining time premium). The expiration payoff diagram has kinks at the strikes; the early P&L curve is smooth. For directional-vega trades, the early P&L curve also responds to IV shifts that the expiration payoff diagram does not capture - which is why options traders often look at both views.
- Why are illustrative HLIT P&L numbers approximate?
- The numbers above use Black-Scholes assumptions (lognormal returns, constant volatility, no early exercise, no dividends). Real-world option prices reflect skew, term structure, jump risk, and (for US-style options) early exercise premium. Use the live options chain for actual quoted bid/ask prices when sizing trades; the values here illustrate magnitude only.