+158% since previous close · HAL $33.5 Call · $0.66 → $1.70
Oct 22, 2026 daily close → Oct 23, 2026 session aggregate close. These are historical price changes, before costs.
HAL stock: +5.21% since the previous close · $34.92 at Oct 23, 3:59 PM ET.
What happened
- Halliburton Company (HAL) rose 5.24% to $34.93 at the Oct 23, 2026 close. It was among Friday’s biggest gainers.
- A call gives its holder the right to buy shares at the strike price before it expires. Its premium is the price paid for that option.
- Near expiry: the $33.5 call expiring Oct 30, 2026 rose from $0.66 at the Oct 22, 2026 close to $1.70 on Oct 23, 2026 — +157.58%.
- About one month: the $33 call expiring Nov 20, 2026 rose from $1.60 at the Oct 22, 2026 close to $2.53 on Oct 23, 2026 — +58.12%.
- The $33.5 call went from $66.00 to $170.00 for one 100-share contract, a $104.00 increase before costs. The $33 call went from $160.00 to $253.00 for one 100-share contract, a $93.00 increase before costs.
- Calls can gain value when a stock rises. At expiry, a call has value only if the stock is above its strike price; otherwise the full amount paid can be lost.
- These changes are measured from the previous close. The stock prices shown beside each option were recorded around the same time and are approximate; they can differ from the stock’s closing price.
Quick Take
HAL moved +5.21% since the previous close. The $33.5 call rose from $0.66 to $1.70 per share. One standard contract covers 100 shares: $66.00 became $170.00, a $104.00 increase before costs. If the stock finishes at or below $33.5, the option expires worthless and the full $66.00 paid for one contract is at risk, plus costs.
- Previous stock price
- $33.19
- Strike
- $33.50
- Breakeven at expiry
- $34.16
Payoff · $0.66 → $1.70 / share · +157.58%
One contract: $66.00 → $170.00 · +$104.00 gain before costs
Per 100-share contract: $66.00 → $170.00
Maximum premium loss: $66.00 if the stock falls 100% to $0 and the bought call becomes worthless.
Ending value: $170.00 · Gain: $104.00, before costs.
Snapshot: Oct 23, 3:59 PM ETPer 100-share contract: $160.00 → $253.00
Maximum premium loss: $160.00 if the stock falls 100% to $0 and the bought call becomes worthless.
Ending value: $253.00 · Gain: $93.00, before costs.
Snapshot: Oct 23, 3:44 PM ET