MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc. (MSM) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

MSC Industrial Direct Co....

NYSE: MSM · Real-Time Price · USD
90.92
1.72 (1.93%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
93.00
2.28%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 06:51 PM EDT

MSC Industrial Direct Max Pain By Strike

MSM trades at $90.92, 7.0% above the near-term max pain of $85 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($80-$85), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 85 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

MSC Industrial Direct Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for MSM shows stable levels around 83.75, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 6% spread suggests strong consensus on fair value. Most levels below 90.92 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 85 (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
Oct 17, 2025 85 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 80 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 85 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 85 n/a (n/a)