Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (APD) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Air Products and Chemical...

NYSE: APD · Real-Time Price · USD
271.53
0.93 (0.34%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
271.55
0.01%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 06:24 PM EDT

Air Products and Chemicals Max Pain By Strike

APD trades at $271.53, 3.0% below the near-term max pain of $280 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($270-$300), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 280 where 3 expirations converge.

Air Products and Chemicals Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for APD shows a downward trend from 300 to 270, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 11% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 271.53 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 280 (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
Oct 17, 2025 280 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 270 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 280 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 290 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 300 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 270 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 280 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 290 n/a (n/a)