Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Meritage Homes Corporatio...

NYSE: MTH · Real-Time Price · USD
78.78
-2.28 (-2.81%)
At close: Sep 12, 2025, 3:59 PM
78.35
-0.55%
After-hours: Sep 12, 2025, 05:54 PM EDT

Meritage Homes Max Pain By Strike

MTH trades at $78.78, 21.2% above the near-term max pain of $65 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (7 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($9-$990), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 78 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Meritage Homes Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for MTH shows a downward trend from 990 to 9, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 356% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 78.78 may cap rallies. 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 19, 2025 65 -13.78 (-17.49%)
Oct 17, 2025 77.5 -1.28 (-1.62%)
Dec 19, 2025 70 -8.78 (-11.14%)
Jan 16, 2026 9 -69.78 (-88.58%)
Mar 20, 2026 77.5 -1.28 (-1.62%)
Jun 18, 2026 990 911.22 (1156.66%)
Dec 18, 2026 640 561.22 (712.39%)