Commercial Metals (CMC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Commercial Metals

NYSE: CMC · Real-Time Price · USD
58.70
1.07 (1.86%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
58.52
-0.31%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:45 PM EDT

Commercial Metals Max Pain By Strike

CMC trades at $58.7, 2.1% above the near-term max pain of $57.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($52.5-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 55 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Commercial Metals Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CMC shows a downward trend from 95 to 52.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 67% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 58.7 may cap rallies. 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 17, 2025 57.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 52.5 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 55 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 95 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 55 n/a (n/a)