Embecta Corp. (EMBC)
Embecta Max Pain By Strike
EMBC trades at $14.32, 4.5% below the near-term max pain of $15 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7.5-$15), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 13 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Embecta Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for EMBC shows a downward trend from 15 to 7.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 60% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 14.32. 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 | 15 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 12.5 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7.5 | n/a (n/a) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 12.5 | n/a (n/a) |
| May 15, 2026 | 15 | n/a (n/a) |