Bausch + Lomb Corporation (BLCO) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Bausch + Lomb Corporation

NYSE: BLCO · Real-Time Price · USD
15.20
0.44 (2.98%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
15.40
1.32%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 05:41 PM EDT

Bausch + Lomb Max Pain By Strike

BLCO trades at $15.2, 26.7% above the near-term max pain of $12 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (11 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($3-$31), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 13 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Bausch + Lomb Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for BLCO shows a downward trend from 31 to 3, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 194% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 15.2 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 13 (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 12 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 12.5 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 12.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 31 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 13 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 17 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 3 n/a (n/a)