A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

A. O. Smith Corporation

NYSE: AOS · Real-Time Price · USD
73.68
0.00 (0.00%)
At close: Sep 08, 2025, 3:38 PM

A. O. Smith Max Pain By Strike

AOS trades at $73.68, 5.3% above the near-term max pain of $70 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (11 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($60-$100), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 70 where 3 expirations converge.

A. O. Smith Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for AOS shows a downward trend from 100 to 60, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 52% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 73.68. Strong magnetic level at 70 (3 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.

Max Pain Table

Expiration Date Max Pain Max Pain vs Current Price
Sep 19, 2025 70 -3.68 (-4.99%)
Oct 17, 2025 70 -3.68 (-4.99%)
Jan 16, 2026 70 -3.68 (-4.99%)
Apr 17, 2026 60 -13.68 (-18.57%)
Dec 18, 2026 95 21.32 (28.94%)
Jan 1, 2031 100 26.32 (35.72%)