A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)
A. O. Smith Max Pain By Strike
AOS trades at $73.29, 4.7% above the near-term max pain of $70 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (31 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($40-$100), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 70 where 3 expirations converge.
A. O. Smith Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for AOS shows a downward trend from 100 to 40, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 81% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 73.29. Strong magnetic level at 70 (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 | 70 | -3.29 (-4.49%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 70 | -3.29 (-4.49%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 70 | -3.29 (-4.49%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 40 | -33.29 (-45.42%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 95 | 21.71 (29.62%) |
| Jan 1, 2031 | 100 | 26.71 (36.44%) |