Humana Inc. (HUM) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Humana Inc.

NYSE: HUM · Real-Time Price · USD
278.63
5.05 (1.85%)
At close: Sep 11, 2025, 3:59 PM
277.86
-0.28%
Pre-market: Sep 12, 2025, 06:07 AM EDT

Humana Max Pain By Strike

HUM trades at $278.63, 7.9% below the near-term max pain of $302.5 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (0 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($250-$310), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 260 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Humana Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for HUM shows a downward trend from 310 to 250, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 22% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 278.63. Strong magnetic level at 260 (3 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
Sep 12, 2025 302.5 23.87 (8.57%)
Sep 19, 2025 260 -18.63 (-6.69%)
Sep 26, 2025 285 6.37 (2.29%)
Oct 3, 2025 300 21.37 (7.67%)
Oct 10, 2025 305 26.37 (9.46%)
Oct 17, 2025 290 11.37 (4.08%)
Oct 24, 2025 285 6.37 (2.29%)
Nov 21, 2025 255 -23.63 (-8.48%)
Dec 19, 2025 250 -28.63 (-10.28%)
Jan 16, 2026 310 31.37 (11.26%)
Feb 20, 2026 265 -13.63 (-4.89%)
Mar 20, 2026 270 -8.63 (-3.10%)
Jun 18, 2026 260 -18.63 (-6.69%)
Sep 18, 2026 270 -8.63 (-3.10%)
Jan 15, 2027 260 -18.63 (-6.69%)