American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Options Risk Score
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Data last updated: 2026-10-21
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Is it risky to sell options on American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) right now?
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) currently scores 89 out of 100 for options catalyst risk (HIGH) over a 4-week expiry window. That score is driven by an upcoming earnings report, 10 recent news items and 5 active legal filings falling inside the 4-week window. A HIGH reading (70+) means AWK has a dated event inside the window, so an option sold here carries gap risk that time decay alone will not pay for. The score ranks event exposure, not the likely direction of the move.
AWK shows an IV Rank of 49, putting implied volatility in the middle of its one-year range — options are moderately priced, with a current implied volatility of about 25%. IV Rank answers how AWK options are priced against their own history, which is the starting point for choosing between selling and buying premium.
AWK is scheduled to report earnings on 2026-10-28, which falls inside a typical monthly options expiry — expect elevated implied volatility into the event and an IV crush afterward.
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) current implied volatility and IV Rank
AWK is trading at an IV Rank of 49 with implied volatility around 25%, alongside a TickerRisk options-risk score of 89/100. That is roughly mid-range for this stock, meaning implied volatility offers neither a clear selling edge nor a bargain. Directional conviction matters more than vol here.
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American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) next earnings date — 2026-10-28
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is scheduled to report on 2026-10-28 — about 7 days away, so a standard expiry would carry straight through it. AWK's IV Rank is currently 49. Implied volatility tends to build into the date and drop sharply once results are public. If the premium on AWK looks unusually generous right now, this is the most likely reason.
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