Cardinal Health Inc. (CAH) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Cardinal Health Inc.

NYSE: CAH · Real-Time Price · USD
154.46
-4.00 (-2.52%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
154.69
0.15%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 06:07 PM EDT

Cardinal Health Max Pain By Strike

CAH trades at $154.46, pinned near the near-term max pain of $155 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($75-$165), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 145 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Cardinal Health Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CAH shows an upward trend from 75 to 165, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 69% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 154.46 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 145 (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 10, 2025 155 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 152.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 145 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 145 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 80 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 80 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 155 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 155 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 130 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 145 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 165 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 125 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 120 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 75 n/a (n/a)