Altice USA Inc. (ATUS)
Altice USA Max Pain By Strike
ATUS trades at $2.38, 4.8% below the near-term max pain of $2.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (9 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($1.5-$2.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Altice USA Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for ATUS shows a downward trend from 2.5 to 1.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 44% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 2.38. Strong magnetic level at 3 (4 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 | 2.5 | 0.12 (4.82%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 1.5 | -0.88 (-37.11%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 2.5 | 0.12 (4.82%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 2 | -0.38 (-16.14%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 2.5 | 0.12 (4.82%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 2.5 | 0.12 (4.82%) |