KMI vs XOM: Options Risk Comparison

KINDER MORGAN, INC. and EXXON MOBIL CORP compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	KMI	XOM
Risk Score	34	20
Risk Band	LOW	LOW
IV Rank	70.7%	79.3%
IV %	25.7%	34.0%
Edge Score	+37	+59
Price Δ	-0.4%	-0.2%
Next Earnings	2026-07-15	2026-07-31
Sector	Energy	Energy

Which has higher options risk?

KINDER MORGAN, INC. (KMI) currently carries the higher options risk score (34 vs 20 for XOM) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) has the better edge score (+59) — 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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