Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Caterpillar Max Pain By Strike
CAT trades at $415.92, pinned near the near-term max pain of $410 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (2 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($340-$450), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 380 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Caterpillar Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for CAT shows stable levels around 399.56, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 28% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 415.92 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 380 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 410 | -5.92 (-1.42%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 412.5 | -3.42 (-0.82%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 415 | -0.92 (-0.22%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 420 | 4.08 (0.98%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 380 | -35.92 (-8.64%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 415 | -0.92 (-0.22%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 430 | 14.08 (3.39%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 380 | -35.92 (-8.64%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 360 | -55.92 (-13.44%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 410 | -5.92 (-1.42%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 380 | -35.92 (-8.64%) |
| May 15, 2026 | 450 | 34.08 (8.19%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 370 | -45.92 (-11.04%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 410 | -5.92 (-1.42%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 370 | -45.92 (-11.04%) |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 340 | -75.92 (-18.25%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 440 | 24.08 (5.79%) |