Best Covered Call Strategy for WMT Stock Over 14 Days — Up to 2.51% Yield
Walmart Inc. · WMT · Covered Call · Updated Aug 11, 2026
Best covered call strategy for WMT stock over 14 days: sell a ~0.25–0.30 delta call in the 7–21 DTE window. Example contracts below for Walmart Inc. (WMT) reach up to 2.51% annualized yield (2.12% avg on top strikes)—compare strike, premium, and IV before opening the screener.
View WMT chartBest covered call strategy for WMT stock over 14 days
Target ~0.25–0.30 delta in the 7–21 DTE window. Top contracts reach up to 2.51% annualized yield (2.12% avg). Example: $115 strike, 17 DTE, 2.17% yield at ~0.43 delta. Full comparison is in the table below.
Earnings soon: Aug 20, 2026 (9 days). Calendar
Top Covered Calls (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $115.00 | Aug 28 | 17 | 0.43 | $2.60 | 2.17% | 46 | Open |
| $114.00 | Aug 21 | 10 | 0.47 | $2.66 | 2.25% | 45 | Open |
| $115.00 | Aug 21 | 10 | 0.42 | $2.25 | 1.92% | 44 | Open |
| $114.00 | Aug 28 | 17 | 0.48 | $2.98 | 2.51% | 42 | Open |
| $116.00 | Aug 28 | 17 | 0.39 | $2.21 | 1.76% | 38 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Covered calls snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for Walmart Inc. (WMT): $115.00 strike expiring Aug 28, 2026, 2.17% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Walmart Inc. (WMT) has competitive covered calls expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Walmart Inc. (WMT) is 36.8% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Weekly vs monthly yield
Best ≤14 DTE yield: 2.25%. Best >14 DTE: 2.51%.
How to use this page
- Review Walmart Inc. (WMT) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Walmart Inc. (WMT) — Open our Covered Calls screener with WMT pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
- Compare and execute — Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.
Analysis
Our analysis of Walmart Inc. (WMT) covered calls shows average premium yield of 2.12% and peaks at 2.51%. Average implied volatility is 36.8% (peak 40.5%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Walmart Inc. (WMT) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector within the Discount Stores industry. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What is the best covered call strategy for WMT stock over 14 days?
For a 14-day covered call on WMT, target ~0.25–0.30 delta strikes in the 7–21 DTE window with annualized yield up to 2.51% (2.12% avg on top contracts). Example from today’s chain: $114.00 strike, 17 DTE, 2.51% annualized yield at ~0.48 delta. Compare strike, premium, delta, and IV in the table above, then open the covered call screener for live filters.
What are the best covered calls for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The best covered calls for Walmart Inc. (WMT) reach up to 2.51% annualized yield (2.12% average on top strikes). This page emphasizes roughly 14–21 day expirations plus 30-day style windows. Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are Walmart Inc. (WMT)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For Walmart Inc. (WMT), key fundamentals include last price $113.14, P/E 39.5, market cap $890.1 Billion, Consumer Defensive sector, WSO rating B, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find covered calls for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with Walmart Inc. (WMT) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (36.8% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Walmart Inc. (WMT) covered calls?
Average premium yield for Walmart Inc. (WMT) covered calls is 2.12%, with top contracts up to 2.51%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 36.8%, peak 40.5%).
Is Walmart Inc. (WMT) a good stock for covered calls?
Walmart Inc. (WMT) offers covered calls with yields up to 2.51%. WSO rates it B. It is in Consumer Defensive. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Walmart Inc. (WMT) covered calls?
Walmart Inc. (WMT) has short-dated contracts (~7–21 DTE) and medium-term expirations (~22–45 DTE) on this page. Use DTE chips to jump to the screener with matching expiration filters.
How does implied volatility affect Walmart Inc. (WMT) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: Walmart Inc. (WMT) averages 36.8% IV (peak 40.5%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.