Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Northrop Grumman Corporat...

NYSE: NOC · Real-Time Price · USD
594.42
8.65 (1.48%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
595.00
0.10%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:39 PM EDT

Northrop Grumman Max Pain By Strike

NOC trades at $594.42, 3.4% above the near-term max pain of $575 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($97.5-$580), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 530 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Northrop Grumman Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for NOC shows stable levels around 502.50, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 96% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 594.42 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
Oct 17, 2025 575 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 560 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 530 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 575 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 540 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 580 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 510 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 540 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 97.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 490 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 530 n/a (n/a)