BLDR vs CAT: Options Risk Comparison

Builders FirstSource, Inc. and CATERPILLAR INC compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	BLDR	CAT
Risk Score	14	39
Risk Band	LOW	LOW
IV Rank	0.1%	83.4%
IV %	61.9%	89.6%
Edge Score	-14	+44
Price Δ	+0.2%	+0.3%
Next Earnings	2026-07-30	2026-08-04
Sector	Industrials	Industrials

Which has higher options risk?

CATERPILLAR INC (CAT) currently carries the higher options risk score (39 vs 14 for BLDR) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, CATERPILLAR INC (CAT) has the better edge score (+44) — 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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