Canadian National Railway (CNI) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Canadian National Railway

NYSE: CNI · Real-Time Price · USD
96.58
-0.16 (-0.17%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
96.80
0.23%
After-hours: Sep 05, 2025, 07:58 PM EDT

Canadian National Railway Max Pain By Strike

CNI trades at $96.58, pinned near the near-term max pain of $95 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($90-$100), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 95 where 2 expirations converge.

Canadian National Railway Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CNI shows an upward trend from 90 to 100, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 11% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 96.58 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
Sep 19, 2025 95 -1.58 (-1.63%)
Oct 17, 2025 100 3.42 (3.55%)
Jan 16, 2026 95 -1.58 (-1.63%)
Apr 17, 2026 90 -6.58 (-6.81%)