AT&T Inc. (T) Options Chain
The options chain displays all available contracts with end-of-day quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration, and streams live quotes for traders who connect a broker. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.
AT&T Inc. (T) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Telecommunications Services industry, with a market capitalization near $167.20B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 133,030 people, carrying a beta of 0.42 to the broader market. Globally, AT&T Inc. Led by John T. Stankey, public since 1983-11-21.
Snapshot as of Sep 29, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $24.51
- Total OI
- 1.0M
- Total Volume
- 30.1K
- Front Expiration
- 31 days
- Second Expiration
- 38 days
- ATM IV
- 29.4%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 14.68%
As of Sep 29, 2026, AT&T Inc. (T) has 1.0M open contracts and 30.1K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 31 days out, followed by 38 days. ATM implied volatility is 29.4%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 14.68%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.
How T options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on AT&T Inc. options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 29.4% and dealer gamma exposure is positive, so dealer hedging is mechanically mean-reverting. Combine the options chain 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.
How to read the T chain depth
The listed-expirations table above shows every expiration available for AT&T Inc. options with its days-to-expiration count and ATM implied volatility. Front-month expirations carry the most volume, the highest gamma, and the tightest bid-ask spreads; longer-dated tenors carry less liquidity but more vega exposure. T front expiration sits at 31 days - the typical hedging horizon for monthly options. The backwardated slope of -0.009 means near-dated IV is pricing acute event risk.
T chain mechanics and execution
Options are listed at standardized strike intervals (typically $1 for sub-$25 underlyings, $2.50-$5 for mid-cap, $10-$50 for large-cap), and the deltas of each listed strike are determined by where IV lies relative to the strike's moneyness. Average bid/ask spread on the T chain is 14.68% - a measure of liquidity. Tighter spreads on liquid strikes mean lower transaction costs; wider spreads on long-dated or far-OTM strikes mean execution drag can dominate the math. The chain table on the SPA side shows the full per-strike, per-expiration grid; this SSR page summarizes the listed expirations and the front-month context to anchor the structural read.
Using the T chain to build structures
Strategy selection starts with the chain: directional theses use single-leg calls or puts, range-bound theses use credit spreads or iron condors, vol theses use straddles or strangles, calendar theses use diagonal spreads. T's current 8.44% expected move anchors wing placement - structures with wings at the implied band collect the modal-outcome premium under lognormal assumptions. Cross-reference with the gamma-exposure profile to understand where dealer hedging will reinforce or fight your position, and with the volatility-skew chart to confirm the strikes you're trading sit at the IV levels your strategy assumes.
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T listed expirations
Per-expiration ATM implied volatility for T options. Each row is one listed expiration with its days-to-expiration count and ATM IV pulled from the same term-structure feed that powers the SPA's expiration filter. Front-month expirations carry the highest gamma, the tightest bid-ask spreads, and the most volume; longer-dated tenors carry less liquidity but more vega.
| Expiration | DTE | ATM IV |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | 3 | 27.7% |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 10 | 28.8% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 17 | 25.7% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 24 | 30.5% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 31 | 29.3% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 38 | 28.4% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 52 | 28.4% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 80 | 26.8% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 108 | 26.7% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 171 | 26.1% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 199 | 26.3% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 261 | 26.5% |
| Sep 17, 2027 | 353 | 26.2% |
| Oct 15, 2027 | 381 | 26.6% |
| Jan 21, 2028 | 479 | 26.8% |
| Apr 21, 2028 | 570 | 27.3% |
| Jan 19, 2029 | 843 | 27.0% |
Frequently asked T options chain questions
- What does the T options chain show right now?
- As of Sep 29, 2026, AT&T Inc. (T) has 1.0M contracts outstanding and 30.1K traded today, with ATM IV of 29.4%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for T options?
- The nearest expiration is 31 days out, followed by 38 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are T options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 14.68%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.