Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Cisco Systems Inc.

NASDAQ: CSCO · Real-Time Price · USD
67.92
-0.39 (-0.57%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
68.00
0.12%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:55 PM EDT

Cisco Systems Max Pain By Strike

CSCO trades at $67.92, pinned near the near-term max pain of $67 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (6 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($55-$70), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 65 where 5 expirations converge.

Cisco Systems Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CSCO shows an upward trend from 55 to 70, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 23% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 67.92 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 65 (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 10, 2025 67 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 67.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 67 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 65 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 66 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 63 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 70 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 65 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 65 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 65 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 57.5 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 67.5 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 65 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 60 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 60 n/a (n/a)
Dec 17, 2027 62.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 55 n/a (n/a)