Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)
Hormel Foods Max Pain By Strike
HRL trades at $24.87, 4.3% below the near-term max pain of $26 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (1 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($20-$28), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 25 where 3 expirations converge.
Hormel Foods Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for HRL shows a downward trend from 28 to 20, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 32% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 24.87 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 25 (3 expirations). 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 | 26 | 1.13 (4.54%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 24 | -0.87 (-3.50%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 25 | 0.13 (0.52%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 26 | 1.13 (4.54%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 27 | 2.13 (8.56%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 26 | 1.13 (4.54%) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 24 | -0.87 (-3.50%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 27 | 2.13 (8.56%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 28 | 3.13 (12.59%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 25 | 0.13 (0.52%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 25 | 0.13 (0.52%) |
| Jan 21, 2028 | 20 | -4.87 (-19.58%) |