Costco Wholesale Corporat... (COST)
Costco Wholesale Max Pain By Strike
COST trades at $958.54, pinned near the near-term max pain of $970 expiring Aug 29, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($860-$970), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 970 where 6 expirations converge.
Costco Wholesale Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for COST shows stable levels around 953.24, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 12% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 958.54. Strong magnetic level at 970 (6 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 29, 2025 | 970 | 11.46 (1.20%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 970 | 11.46 (1.20%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 970 | 11.46 (1.20%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 960 | 1.46 (0.15%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 960 | 1.46 (0.15%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 970 | 11.46 (1.20%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 965 | 6.46 (0.67%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 970 | 11.46 (1.20%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 940 | -18.54 (-1.93%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 970 | 11.46 (1.20%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 950 | -8.54 (-0.89%) |
| May 15, 2026 | 960 | 1.46 (0.15%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 950 | -8.54 (-0.89%) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 960 | 1.46 (0.15%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 930 | -28.54 (-2.98%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 860 | -98.54 (-10.28%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 950 | -8.54 (-0.89%) |