Knife River Corporation (KNF)
Knife River Max Pain By Strike
KNF trades at $81.07, pinned near the near-term max pain of $80 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (20 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($8-$85), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 85 where 2 expirations converge.
Knife River Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for KNF shows an upward trend from 8 to 85, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 117% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 81.07. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 80 | -1.07 (-1.32%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 85 | 3.93 (4.85%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 85 | 3.93 (4.85%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 8 | -73.07 (-90.13%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 70 | -11.07 (-13.65%) |