Essex Property Trust Inc. (ESS) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Essex Property Trust Inc.

NYSE: ESS · Real-Time Price · USD
267.84
4.18 (1.59%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
268.43
0.22%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:11 PM EDT

Essex Property Trust Max Pain By Strike

ESS trades at $267.84, 3.0% above the near-term max pain of $260 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($240-$290), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 260 where 2 expirations converge.

Essex Property Trust Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for ESS shows a downward trend from 290 to 240, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 19% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 267.84 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 260 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 260 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 240 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 290 n/a (n/a)