Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

NYSE: HWM · Real-Time Price · USD
189.29
-1.79 (-0.94%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
188.00
-0.68%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:48 PM EDT

Howmet Aerospace Max Pain By Strike

HWM trades at $189.29, pinned near the near-term max pain of $187.5 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($130-$187.5), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 185 where 4 expirations converge.

Howmet Aerospace Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for HWM shows stable levels around 171.73, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 33% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 189.29 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 185 (4 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 187.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 175 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 185 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 185 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 185 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 180 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 180 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 155 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 185 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 180 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 170 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 130 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 135 n/a (n/a)