AES vs AWK: Options Risk Comparison

AES CORP and American Water Works Company, Inc. compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	AES	AWK
Risk Score	61	63
Risk Band	MEDIUM	MEDIUM
IV Rank	1.4	100.0
IV %	6.3%	48.9%
Edge Score	-60	+37
Price Δ	+0.3%	+1.8%
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 (63 vs 61 for AES) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) has the better edge score (+37) — 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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