Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Southwest Airlines Co.

NYSE: LUV · Real-Time Price · USD
32.52
0.21 (0.65%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
32.60
0.25%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:46 PM EDT

Southwest Airlines Max Pain By Strike

LUV trades at $32.52, 4.9% above the near-term max pain of $31 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (4 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($5-$35), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 33 where 6 expirations converge.

Southwest Airlines Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for LUV shows stable levels around 30.17, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 99% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 32.52 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 33 (6 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 31 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 32.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 32 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 32 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 33 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 32 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 35 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 32.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 32.5 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 32.5 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 35 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 30 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 32.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 25 n/a (n/a)