U.S. Covered Call Screener Results – October 2026
U.S. Covered Call Screener Results — October 2026 (Oct. 16 Expiry)
This screening snapshot covers U.S. call options expiring October 16, 2026.
The full screen returned 15 matching option contracts. Because some stocks had multiple qualifying strikes, this article highlights 10 unique stocks.
Prices, ROO %, delta, open interest and sentiment can change quickly. Run a fresh scan using the Optrader covered call screener .
Important: Earnings-date flags are automated. Always independently verify earnings dates before trading.
Important Legal & Risk Disclosure
This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, trading advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or derivative. Historical results, AI forecasts, sentiment scores and model-based signals are not guarantees of future performance. Consult a licensed financial professional before trading options.
For the October 16, 2026 expiry, Optrader's U.S. covered-call screen identified 15 matching contracts across 13 unique stocks.
For a cleaner comparison, this article shows 10 unique stocks rather than repeating the same stock at multiple strikes. The screen combines ROO %, delta, open interest, Scouter Score, news sentiment and other screening data.
What the Metrics Mean
- ROO %: option premium yield for the selected expiry window.
- Delta: option price sensitivity and a rough indicator of assignment exposure.
- OI: open interest at the selected strike; higher values generally indicate more established liquidity.
- Scouter Score: Optrader's composite screening score.
- News Sentiment: recent headline sentiment from approximately -1.0 to +1.0.
- AI Forecasts: separate model signals included as additional screening information, not predictions or guarantees.
10 Unique U.S. Stocks From the October Screen
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QGEN — Qiagen N.V.Snapshot: Price $44.56 · ROO 3.89% · Strike $45.00 · OI 3,078 · Delta 0.47 · Scouter 7.5 · Sentiment 0.1667
Screen Notes: QGEN combines one of the highest ROO readings in the screen with very strong open interest and a strike slightly above the underlying price.
AI: Bayesian Down · Random Forest Down · Numerical Down
Very Strong OI AI Signals Down -
DHR — Danaher CorporationSnapshot: Price $223.77 · ROO 3.89% · Strike $220.00 · OI 853 · Delta 0.60 · Scouter 6.75 · Sentiment 0.1961
Historical: Win Rate 55.2% · Avg Return -0.78% · Samples 29
Screen Notes: The $220 strike produced a 3.89% ROO with substantial open interest, although the 0.60 delta and in-the-money strike create greater assignment exposure.
AI: Bayesian Up · Random Forest Up · Numerical Down
2 of 3 AI Up Higher Delta -
LUV — Southwest AirlinesSnapshot: Price $41.55 · ROO 3.80% · Strike $42.00 · OI 240 · Delta 0.48 · Scouter 5.5 · Sentiment 0.0002
Historical: Win Rate 51.7% · Avg Return 0.31% · Samples 29
Screen Notes: LUV offers a 3.80% ROO with a strike slightly above the underlying price and a moderate 0.48 delta.
AI: Bayesian Up · Random Forest Up · Numerical Down
2 of 3 AI Up Airline Sector Risk -
HALO — Halozyme TherapeuticsSnapshot: Price $115.22 · ROO 3.48% · Strike $115.00 · OI 199 · Delta 0.53 · Scouter 8.25 · Sentiment 0.1000
Screen Notes: HALO has the highest Scouter Score among the contracts in this screen, together with a 3.48% ROO. The 0.53 delta indicates meaningful assignment exposure.
AI: Bayesian Down · Random Forest Down · Numerical Up
Scouter 8.25 Higher Delta -
AMRX — Amneal PharmaceuticalsSnapshot: Price $19.81 · ROO 3.38% · Strike $20.00 · OI 124 · Delta 0.48 · Scouter 7.0 · Sentiment 0.7984
Screen Notes: AMRX combines a 3.38% ROO with the strongest positive news-sentiment reading in this screen. Open interest, however, is relatively low at 124.
AI: Bayesian Down · Random Forest Down · Numerical Up
Strong Sentiment Lower OI -
ARW — Arrow ElectronicsSnapshot: Price $227.29 · ROO 3.28% · Strike $230.00 · OI 108 · Delta 0.47 · Scouter 5.25 · Sentiment 0.3997
Historical: Win Rate 51.7% · Avg Return -1.95% · Samples 29
Screen Notes: ARW offers a 3.28% ROO and positive sentiment with a $230 strike above the underlying price. Open interest is comparatively low.
AI: Bayesian Up · Random Forest Up · Numerical Down
2 of 3 AI Up Lower OI -
JNJ — Johnson & JohnsonSnapshot: Price $270.68 · ROO 3.10% · Strike $270.00 · OI 3,743 · Delta 0.54 · Scouter 6.75 · Sentiment 0.0000
Screen Notes: JNJ has exceptionally strong open interest of 3,743 contracts and a 3.10% ROO. However, sentiment is neutral and the delta is 0.54.
AI: Bayesian Down · Random Forest Down · Numerical Down
Earnings: The report flags October 13, 2026, only three days before expiry.
Very Strong OI Earnings Risk -
JCI — Johnson Controls InternationalSnapshot: Price $145.36 · ROO 3.07% · Strike $145.00 · OI 951 · Delta 0.53 · Scouter 6.25 · Sentiment 0.0000
Screen Notes: JCI combines a 3.07% ROO with strong open interest of 951. The strike is slightly below the underlying price and sentiment is neutral.
AI: Bayesian Down · Random Forest Down · Numerical Down
Strong OI Neutral Sentiment -
BBY — Best BuySnapshot: Price $91.00 · ROO 3.00% · Strike $92.50 · OI 293 · Delta 0.45 · Scouter 5.75 · Sentiment 0.1000
Historical: Win Rate 51.7% · Avg Return -1.77% · Samples 29
Screen Notes: BBY's $92.50 strike sits above the $91 stock price while producing a 3.00% ROO and 0.45 delta.
AI: Bayesian Up · Random Forest Up · Numerical Up
3 of 3 AI Up -
A — Agilent TechnologiesSnapshot: Price $172.81 · ROO 3.00% · Strike $175.00 · OI 612 · Delta 0.46 · Scouter 6.0 · Sentiment 0.2997
Screen Notes: Agilent combines a $175 out-of-the-money strike with a 3.00% ROO, 612 open contracts and positive news sentiment.
AI: Bayesian Up · Random Forest Down · Numerical Up
2 of 3 AI Up Positive Sentiment
Historical Data
Historical expiry-window data was available for four stocks in this screen:
- DHR: 55.2% win rate · -0.78% average return · 29 samples
- ARW: 51.7% win rate · -1.95% average return · 29 samples
- BBY: 51.7% win rate · -1.77% average return · 29 samples
- LUV: 51.7% win rate · +0.31% average return · 29 samples
Historical performance describes prior comparable expiry periods. It does not predict the October 2026 outcome.
AI Forecast Signals
The screener also included three independent model outputs: Bayesian Prediction, Random Forest Prediction and Numerical Prediction.
Among the 10 unique stocks shown above, BBY was the only stock with Up signals from all three models. DHR, LUV and ARW had two Up signals and one Down signal, while Agilent also had two Up signals with Random Forest showing Down.
These model outputs are screening signals only. They should not be interpreted as predictions that a stock will rise or fall.
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Using These Results
- Open the screener and load the October 16, 2026 expiry.
- Compare ROO with delta rather than selecting contracts based only on premium.
- Review open interest and the bid/ask spread for liquidity.
- Compare Scouter Score, sentiment, historical data and AI signals.
- Verify earnings dates and other company events before trading.
Always refresh the data before acting. This article is a static September 26 screening snapshot.
FAQ
Are these trade recommendations?
No. These are educational screening results only.
Why are only 10 stocks shown if 15 options matched?
Some stocks had more than one qualifying strike. This article limits
the results to 10 unique stocks so the same company is not repeated.
What expiry does this screen use?
October 16, 2026.
Are the AI signals predictions?
No. They are model-based screening signals and are not guarantees
of future price direction.
⚠️ Informational and educational only; not investment advice. Options involve risk. This is a point-in-time snapshot and market data can change rapidly. Refresh the screener and independently verify important information before acting.
