AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

AeroVironment Inc.

NASDAQ: AVAV · Real-Time Price · USD
374.64
14.36 (3.99%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
376.00
0.36%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:57 PM EDT

AeroVironment Max Pain By Strike

AVAV trades at $374.64, 22.8% above the near-term max pain of $305 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (5 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($200-$325), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 305 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

AeroVironment Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for AVAV shows a downward trend from 325 to 200, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 46% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 374.64 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 305 (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
Oct 10, 2025 305 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 280 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 270 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 305 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 325 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 305 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 300 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 230 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 220 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 250 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 240 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 230 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 200 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 320 n/a (n/a)