Westlake Corporation (WLK) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Westlake Corporation

NYSE: WLK · Real-Time Price · USD
88.14
-1.44 (-1.61%)
At close: Sep 12, 2025, 3:59 PM
88.13
-0.01%
After-hours: Sep 12, 2025, 05:29 PM EDT

Westlake Max Pain By Strike

WLK trades at $88.14, 10.2% above the near-term max pain of $80 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (6 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($70-$85), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 80 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Westlake Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for WLK shows stable levels around 78.00, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 19% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 88.14 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 80 -8.14 (-9.23%)
Oct 17, 2025 80 -8.14 (-9.23%)
Dec 19, 2025 75 -13.14 (-14.90%)
Jan 16, 2026 70 -18.14 (-20.58%)
Apr 17, 2026 85 -3.14 (-3.56%)