ALGN vs BDX: Options Risk Comparison

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC and BECTON DICKINSON & CO compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	ALGN	BDX
Risk Score	94	19
Risk Band	HIGH	LOW
IV Rank	17.6	48.1
IV %	51.6%	31.2%
Edge Score	-76	+29
Price Δ	-0.8%	-1.5%
Next Earnings	2026-10-28	2026-11-05
Sector	Health Care	Health Care

Which has higher options risk?

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC (ALGN) currently carries the higher options risk score (94 vs 19 for BDX) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, BECTON DICKINSON & CO (BDX) has the better edge score (+29) — 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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