Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Murphy USA Inc.

NYSE: MUSA · Real-Time Price · USD
387.53
13.89 (3.72%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
387.35
-0.05%
After-hours: Sep 05, 2025, 05:29 PM EDT

Murphy USA Max Pain By Strike

MUSA trades at $387.53, 4.7% above the near-term max pain of $370 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($370-$990), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 400 where 2 expirations converge.

Murphy USA Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for MUSA shows a downward trend from 990 to 370, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 124% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 387.53 could support dips. 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 370 -17.53 (-4.52%)
Oct 17, 2025 390 2.47 (0.64%)
Dec 19, 2025 450 62.47 (16.12%)
Jan 16, 2026 400 12.47 (3.22%)
Apr 17, 2026 400 12.47 (3.22%)
Jun 18, 2026 990 602.47 (155.46%)