Amazon, Inc. (AMZN) stock is down 10.7% from last week, offering high yields for put options. The stock closed at $198.79 on Feb. 13, 2026, after its Q4 earnings release. The possibility of a 14% to 16% drop is pushing put options premiums high, making it an opportunity for value investors. Shorting ATM and ITM puts can provide immediate yield and protection against downside. Shorting OTM puts with strike prices almost 15% below the current price offers higher expected returns. Overall, it makes sense to short OTM puts in Amazon due to high yields.
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