CVX vs XOM: Options Risk Comparison

CHEVRON CORP and ExxonMobil Holdings Corp compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	CVX	XOM
Risk Score	59	52
Risk Band	MEDIUM	MEDIUM
IV Rank	60.0	56.1
IV %	27.9%	29.9%
Edge Score	+1	+4
Price Δ	+0.2%	-0.2%
Next Earnings	2026-10-30	2026-10-30
Sector	Energy	Energy

Which has higher options risk?

CHEVRON CORP (CVX) currently carries the higher options risk score (59 vs 52 for XOM) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, ExxonMobil Holdings Corp (XOM) has the better edge score (+4) — 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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