AstraZeneca (AZN) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

AstraZeneca

NASDAQ: AZN · Real-Time Price · USD
73.76
0.23 (0.31%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
73.75
-0.01%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:45 PM EDT

AstraZeneca Max Pain By Strike

AZN trades at $73.76, 5.4% below the near-term max pain of $78 expiring Oct 3, 2025 (5 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is rising across expirations ($65-$80), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 75 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

AstraZeneca Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for AZN shows an upward trend from 65 to 80, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 20% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 73.76 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 75 (5 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 3, 2025 78 n/a (n/a)
Oct 10, 2025 80 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 77.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 75 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 75 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 75 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 75 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 75 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 80 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 65 n/a (n/a)
Jun 17, 2027 70 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 65 n/a (n/a)