Stepan (SCL) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Stepan

NYSE: SCL · Real-Time Price · USD
50.14
0.64 (1.29%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
50.15
0.02%
After-hours: Sep 05, 2025, 06:10 PM EDT

Stepan Max Pain By Strike

SCL trades at $50.14, 8.8% below the near-term max pain of $55 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (11 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($45-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 50 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Stepan Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for SCL shows a downward trend from 95 to 45, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 85% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 50.14. 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 55 4.86 (9.69%)
Oct 17, 2025 50 -0.14 (-0.28%)
Dec 19, 2025 50 -0.14 (-0.28%)
Jan 16, 2026 95 44.86 (89.47%)
Mar 20, 2026 45 -5.14 (-10.25%)