Daily Options Selling Strategy | AI Energy Stock Bloom Energy Exceeds Earnings Expectations, Shares Surge Post-Earnings; How to Capture Volatility Using Options?

I. Market Barometer: AI Computing Power Expands from Chips to Energy

In the previous trading session, the three major US stock indexes reversed gains to close lower as market sentiment leaned towards caution overall. The expansion of computing power in AI data centers is encountering a 'power bottleneck.' While NVIDIA's stock price reached new highs, issues such as grid connection for data centers, power supply stability, and carbon emissions are becoming new constraints on AI growth. Bloom Energy, a leading company providing on-site power generation solutions for AI data centers, reported earnings significantly exceeding expectations after the market close on April 28, reinforcing this narrative.

II. Hot Stocks: Bloom Energy Surges Over 12% Post-Earnings

$Bloom Energy (BE.US)$ On April 28, Bloom Energy closed at $226.425, down 3.52%, showing typical pre-earnings risk-aversion behavior on its last trading day before the report.

After the market close on April 28, Bloom Energy released its Q1 2026 earnings report. Revenue for the quarter doubled from $326 million in the same period last year to $751 million, surpassing the expected $540 million.The first quarter turned profitable with net income of $70.7 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.44, beating market expectations of $0.12.

The company raised its full-year guidance, projecting adjusted earnings per share of $1.85 to $2.25 and revenue of $3.4 billion to $3.8 billion, both above market expectations. Following the earnings release, the stock surged over 12%.

This earnings report marks the first time in Bloom Energy’s history that it achieved positive operating cash flow in the first quarter, signaling a shift from cash-burning growth to profit-driven expansion.

More notably, the company has continuously accelerated its capacity expansion pace—now adding manufacturing capacity at a rate of hundreds of megawatts per quarter, compared to previous phased expansions. Management clearly stated during the earnings call:

"We are currently constrained neither by orders nor production capacity. The speed of revenue growth depends on how quickly customers build new sites, not on how fast we deliver power."

The core driver of Bloom Energy's rally began in February 2026 when Oracle designated it as the exclusive power supplier for its 2.45-gigawatt 'Jupiter Project' AI campus in New Mexico. According to the earnings report, more than half of Bloom Energy's current data center backlog comes from customers other than Oracle, including other hyperscale cloud providers, next-generation cloud service providers, and hosting services.This means that BE's growth is no longer reliant on a single client, with industry-level demand now exploding across the board.

III. Seller Options Strategy

Before the earnings report was released, the options market had already priced in volatility for BE’s performance, with implied volatility at a historical high.

1. Sell 1 contract$Bloom Energy (BE.US)$20260515 160P, estimated required margin (for reference only): $16,000 ($160 x 100).

Opportunity filtering logic:

Bloom Energy delivered an earnings report that exceeded expectations for the first quarter of 2026, with revenue, profits, and guidance all surpassing market forecasts. For options sellers, the core opportunity in BE now lies in the IV Crush following the release of the earnings report, with IV normalization providing a natural advantage to sellers.

By selling Puts, if the stock price continues to rise or remains volatile at high levels, one can collect option premiums to improve the annualized return on idle funds; if the stock price retraces to near the strike price, it also allows for entry into AI energy core targets at the pullback price.

IV. Risk Control Reminder

Although the seller strategy has a high probability of success, investors must still manage risks effectively:

– Position management is key:The biggest risk for sellers lies in black swan events. It is recommended thatthe margin requirement for any single underlying should not exceed 20% of total capital. Never sell options beyond your capacity to handle them just for the sake of greedy premium collection.

– Covered call options should be rolled over in a timely manner.(Rolling): When a covered call option becomes deeply in-the-money (stock price far exceeds the strike price),if you remain bullish on the underlying stock, you should decisively 'roll' the position— that is, buy to close the current option while simultaneously selling an option with a further expiration date and a higher strike price, avoiding the forced liquidation of the underlying stock at a low price.

– Cash-secured put options should beware of 'left-tail risk':For cash-secured puts,if the stock price collapses due to deteriorating fundamentals (rather than normal pullbacks), don’t hold on stubbornly.At this point, it's advisable to cut losses or 'roll down' to gain time, waiting for volatility to normalize.

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Options Risk Warning

An option is a contract that grants the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price on a specific date or at any time before that date. The price of an option is influenced by various factors, including the current price of the underlying asset, the strike price, time to expiration, and implied volatility. Implied volatility reflects the market’s expectations for the level of volatility in the option over a future period. It is a data point derived inversely from the Black-Scholes option pricing model and is generally regarded as an indicator of market sentiment. When investors anticipate greater volatility, they may be more willing to pay a higher price for options to hedge risks, resulting in higher implied volatility. Traders and investors use implied volatility to assess the attractiveness of option prices, identify potential mispricings, and manage risk exposure.

Disclaimer

This content does not constitute any offer, solicitation, recommendation, opinion, or guarantee of any securities, financial products, or tools. The risk of loss in trading options can be substantial. In some cases, losses may exceed the initial margin deposited. Even if you set contingent orders such as 'stop-loss' or 'limit' orders, these may not prevent losses. Market conditions may make such orders unexecutable. You may be required to deposit additional margin within a short period. If you fail to provide the required amount within the specified time, your open positions may be liquidated. However, you will still be responsible for any shortfall in your account. Therefore, before trading, you should study and understand options and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you based on your financial situation and investment objectives. If you trade options, you should be familiar with the procedures for exercising options and the rights and obligations upon exercise and expiration. Options trading carries extremely high risks and is not suitable for all investors. Investors should carefully readCharacteristics and Risks of Standardized Options。

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