Brown-Forman tops implied movers with 15.98% swing ahead of earnings
- Brown-Forman Corp. leads implied moves with a 15.98% expected swing ahead of Sept. 2 earnings
- Analysts expect Brown-Forman revenue of $915.40 million and EPS of 37 cents
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the top YTD performer, up 119.3% in 2026
- Zscaler is the worst YTD performer, down 17.9%, despite a 12.75% implied move
- Broadcom and Dell report Tuesday, anchoring the tech earnings calendar

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Spirits maker Brown-Forman Corp. (NYSE: BF) is the largest expected mover this week, with options pricing in a 15.98% swing ahead of its Sept. 2 report.
While Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) and Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) anchor the tech calendar, the highest volatility expectations lie outside the semiconductor sector. Brown-Forman reports before the open on Sept. 2, with analysts expecting revenue of $915.40 million and earnings of 37 cents per share. Market focus centers on Jack Daniel’s volumes, U.S. spirits demand, and full-year guidance.
Top Implied Movers This Week
The following stocks show the highest expected price swings based on options pricing, according to Benzinga Pro data.
| Rank | Company | Ticker | Implied Move | YTD Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown-Forman Corp. | NYSE: BF | 15.98% | +5.2% |
| 2 | MongoDB Inc. | NASDAQ: MDB | 14.06% | +5.4% |
| 3 | Samsara Inc. | NYSE: IOT | 12.89% | +16.9% |
| 4 | Zscaler Inc. | NASDAQ: ZS | 12.75% | -17.9% |
| 5 | Guidewire Software Inc. | NYSE: GWRE | 12.22% | +2.4% |
Tech and Infrastructure Earnings
MongoDB Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB) reports Sept. 1 after the close, with consensus at $732.91 million in revenue and $1.61 per share in earnings. Key metrics include Atlas cloud revenue growth, consumption trends, and net retention.
Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT) reports Sept. 3 after the close. Analysts model $483.26 million in revenue and 16 cents per share in earnings. Annual recurring revenue growth, net retention, and large-customer additions are the primary drivers.
Zscaler Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) reports Sept. 3 after the close. Consensus sits at $877.39 million in revenue and $1.08 per share in earnings. Billings, net new annual recurring revenue, and new fiscal year guidance will drive the reaction.
Guidewire Software Inc. (NYSE: GWRE) reports Sept. 3 after the close. Analysts expect $402.21 million in revenue and 94 cents per share in earnings. Levers include annual recurring revenue, cloud transition progress, and full-year guidance.
Hardware and Networking
NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) reports Sept. 2 after the close. Consensus calls for $1.84 billion in revenue and $2.12 per share in earnings. All-flash array demand, cloud revenue, and margins are key indicators.
Ciena Corp. (NYSE: CIEN) reports Sept. 3 before the open. Analysts model $1.63 billion in revenue and $1.72 per share in earnings. Orders from cloud and AI data centers, backlog, and gross margin are the swing factors.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (NYSE: HPE) reports Sept. 2 after the close. Analysts expect $11.89 billion in revenue and 93 cents per share in earnings. AI server orders, Juniper integration, and margins drive the reaction. HPE has more than doubled in 2026, up 119.3%, making it the top performer on this list.
Software and Cloud
DocuSign Inc. (NASDAQ: DOCU) reports Sept. 3 after the close. Consensus sits at $867.43 million in revenue and $1.09 per share in earnings. Billings, net retention, and the rollout of its agreement-management platform are critical.
Snowflake Inc. (NYSE: SNOW) reports Sept. 2 after the close. Analyst consensus calls for $1.48 billion in revenue and 45 cents per share in earnings. Product revenue growth, net revenue retention, and traction in AI features are the levers. Snowflake has jumped 49.4% this year.
What the Numbers Show
Hewlett Packard Enterprise stands out as the only company on the list with a year-to-date gain exceeding 100%, rising 119.3% in 2026. In contrast, Zscaler is the worst performer, down 17.9% in the same period, despite having a high implied move of 12.75%. This divergence suggests significant uncertainty around Zscaler's results compared to the strong momentum driving HPE's valuation.
Brown-Forman's position as the top implied mover highlights that market volatility expectations are not confined to the technology sector, with consumer staples facing substantial pricing pressure ahead of its report.
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