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

Northrop Grumman Corporat...

NYSE: NOC · Real-Time Price · USD
580.62
0.86 (0.15%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
577.25
-0.58%
After-hours: Sep 05, 2025, 07:23 PM EDT

Northrop Grumman Max Pain By Strike

NOC trades at $580.62, pinned near the near-term max pain of $575 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (13 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($97.5-$580), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. 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 an upward trend from 97.5 to 580, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 97% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 580.62 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 575 -5.62 (-0.97%)
Oct 17, 2025 580 -0.62 (-0.11%)
Nov 21, 2025 560 -20.62 (-3.55%)
Jan 16, 2026 530 -50.62 (-8.72%)
Feb 20, 2026 575 -5.62 (-0.97%)
Mar 20, 2026 530 -50.62 (-8.72%)
Jun 18, 2026 500 -80.62 (-13.88%)
Sep 18, 2026 550 -30.62 (-5.27%)
Dec 18, 2026 97.5 -483.12 (-83.21%)
Jan 15, 2027 490 -90.62 (-15.61%)