Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP)
Advance Auto Parts Max Pain By Strike
AAP trades at $56.57, 4.8% above the near-term max pain of $54 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (1 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($37.5-$65), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 45 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Advance Auto Parts Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for AAP shows an upward trend from 37.5 to 65, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 54% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 56.57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 54 | -2.57 (-4.54%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 58 | 1.43 (2.53%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 61 | 4.43 (7.83%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 57 | 0.43 (0.76%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 55 | -1.57 (-2.78%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 54 | -2.57 (-4.54%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 55 | -1.57 (-2.78%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 47.5 | -9.07 (-16.03%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 40 | -16.57 (-29.29%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 42.5 | -14.07 (-24.87%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 37.5 | -19.07 (-33.71%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 65 | 8.43 (14.90%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 45 | -11.57 (-20.45%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 45 | -11.57 (-20.45%) |