Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Kaiser Aluminum Corporati...

NASDAQ: KALU · Real-Time Price · USD
78.36
-1.02 (-1.28%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
78.36
0.00%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 04:10 PM EDT

Kaiser Aluminum Max Pain By Strike

KALU trades at $78.36, 4.5% above the near-term max pain of $75 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($70-$80), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 75 where 2 expirations converge.

Kaiser Aluminum Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for KALU shows an upward trend from 70 to 80, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 13% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 78.36 may cap rallies. 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 75 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 80 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 75 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 70 n/a (n/a)