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	62	100
Risk Band	MEDIUM	HIGH
IV Rank	19.1	100.0
IV %	53.8%	118.0%
Edge Score	-43	0
Price Δ	-2.8%	-0.4%
Next Earnings	2026-07-29	2026-08-06
Sector	Health Care	Health Care

Which has higher options risk?

BECTON DICKINSON & CO (BDX) currently carries the higher options risk score (100 vs 62 for ALGN) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, BECTON DICKINSON & CO (BDX) has the better edge score (+0) — 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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