Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Microsoft Corporation

NASDAQ: MSFT · Real-Time Price · USD
495.00
-12.97 (-2.55%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
498.70
0.75%
Pre-market: Sep 08, 2025, 09:23 AM EDT

Microsoft Max Pain By Strike

MSFT trades at $495, 3.9% below the near-term max pain of $515 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (4 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($380-$535), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 500 where 4 expirations converge.

Microsoft Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for MSFT shows an upward trend from 380 to 535, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 32% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 495. Strong magnetic level at 500 (4 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 515 20.00 (4.04%)
Sep 19, 2025 490 -5.00 (-1.01%)
Sep 26, 2025 525 30.00 (6.06%)
Oct 3, 2025 505 10.00 (2.02%)
Oct 10, 2025 510 15.00 (3.03%)
Oct 17, 2025 480 -15.00 (-3.03%)
Oct 24, 2025 500 5.00 (1.01%)
Nov 21, 2025 485 -10.00 (-2.02%)
Dec 19, 2025 450 -45.00 (-9.09%)
Jan 16, 2026 425 -70.00 (-14.14%)
Feb 20, 2026 500 5.00 (1.01%)
Mar 20, 2026 535 40.00 (8.08%)
Apr 17, 2026 510 15.00 (3.03%)
May 15, 2026 510 15.00 (3.03%)
Jun 18, 2026 445 -50.00 (-10.10%)
Aug 21, 2026 500 5.00 (1.01%)
Sep 18, 2026 500 5.00 (1.01%)
Dec 18, 2026 380 -115.00 (-23.23%)
Jan 15, 2027 430 -65.00 (-13.13%)
Jun 17, 2027 430 -65.00 (-13.13%)
Dec 17, 2027 400 -95.00 (-19.19%)