AMGN vs BDX: Options Risk Comparison

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

Metric	AMGN	BDX
Risk Score	39	21
Risk Band	LOW	LOW
IV Rank	38.4%	19.2%
IV %	28.8%	28.3%
Edge Score	-1	-2
Price Δ	+0.5%	+0.6%
Next Earnings	2026-08-04	2026-08-06
Sector	Health Care	Health Care

Which has higher options risk?

AMGEN INC (AMGN) currently carries the higher options risk score (39 vs 21 for BDX) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, AMGEN INC (AMGN) has the better edge score (-1) — 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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