AEP vs AWK: Options Risk Comparison

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC and American Water Works Company, Inc. compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	AEP	AWK
Risk Score	30	47
Risk Band	LOW	MEDIUM
IV Rank	68.5%	51.2%
IV %	23.5%	25.1%
Edge Score	+38	+4
Price Δ	+0.5%	-1.2%
Next Earnings	2026-07-30	2026-07-29
Sector	Utilities	Utilities

Which has higher options risk?

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) currently carries the higher options risk score (47 vs 30 for AEP) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC (AEP) has the better edge score (+38) — a stronger blend of high IV Rank and low risk.

Risk score (0–100) reflects active catalysts — earnings, legal, SEC filings and news. Edge score = IV Rank − risk score; higher is better for selling premium.

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