Costco Wholesale Corporat... (COST)
Costco Wholesale Max Pain By Strike
COST trades at $971.81, pinned near the near-term max pain of $967.5 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (-1 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($860-$975), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 970 where 5 expirations converge.
Costco Wholesale Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for COST shows stable levels around 948.19, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 12% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 971.81 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 970 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 967.5 | -4.31 (-0.44%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 970 | -1.81 (-0.19%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 965 | -6.81 (-0.70%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 970 | -1.81 (-0.19%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 975 | 3.19 (0.33%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 950 | -21.81 (-2.24%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 960 | -11.81 (-1.22%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 965 | -6.81 (-0.70%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 970 | -1.81 (-0.19%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 940 | -31.81 (-3.27%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 970 | -1.81 (-0.19%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 885 | -86.81 (-8.93%) |
| May 15, 2026 | 960 | -11.81 (-1.22%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 940 | -31.81 (-3.27%) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 970 | -1.81 (-0.19%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 910 | -61.81 (-6.36%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 860 | -111.81 (-11.51%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 940 | -31.81 (-3.27%) |