CMS vs ED: Options Risk Comparison

CMS ENERGY CORP and CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	CMS	ED
Risk Score	100	89
Risk Band	HIGH	HIGH
IV Rank	100.0	100.0
IV %	42.4%	54.4%
Edge Score	0	+11
Price Δ	+1.6%	+0.1%
Next Earnings	2026-07-28	2026-08-06
Sector	Utilities	Utilities

Which has higher options risk?

CMS ENERGY CORP (CMS) currently carries the higher options risk score (100 vs 89 for ED) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC (ED) has the better edge score (+11) — 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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