Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Murphy Oil Corporation

NYSE: MUR · Real-Time Price · USD
24.94
-0.75 (-2.92%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
25.00
0.24%
After-hours: Sep 05, 2025, 07:41 PM EDT

Murphy Oil Max Pain By Strike

MUR trades at $24.94, 10.8% above the near-term max pain of $22.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (13 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($22.5-$27.5), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 23 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Murphy Oil Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for MUR shows an upward trend from 22.5 to 27.5, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 21% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 24.94. Strong magnetic level at 23 (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
Sep 19, 2025 22.5 -2.44 (-9.78%)
Oct 17, 2025 22.5 -2.44 (-9.78%)
Nov 21, 2025 27.5 2.56 (10.26%)
Jan 16, 2026 22.5 -2.44 (-9.78%)
Feb 20, 2026 25 0.06 (0.24%)
Mar 20, 2026 22.5 -2.44 (-9.78%)
Apr 17, 2026 25 0.06 (0.24%)
May 15, 2026 22.5 -2.44 (-9.78%)