Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM)
Howmet Aerospace Max Pain By Strike
HWM trades at $193.15, 4.4% above the near-term max pain of $185 expiring Oct 3, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($125-$185), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 180 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Howmet Aerospace Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for HWM shows stable levels around 169.62, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 35% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 193.15 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 180 (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 |
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Oct 3, 2025 | 185 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 10, 2025 | 180 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 17, 2025 | 175 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 24, 2025 | 180 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 31, 2025 | 180 | n/a (n/a) |
Nov 7, 2025 | 185 | n/a (n/a) |
Nov 21, 2025 | 185 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 16, 2026 | 155 | n/a (n/a) |
Apr 17, 2026 | 180 | n/a (n/a) |
Jun 18, 2026 | 180 | n/a (n/a) |
Sep 18, 2026 | 160 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 15, 2027 | 125 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 21, 2028 | 135 | n/a (n/a) |