Lincoln Electric Inc. (LECO)
Lincoln Electric Max Pain By Strike
LECO trades at $236.39, pinned near the near-term max pain of $240 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($120-$250), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Lincoln Electric Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for LECO shows an upward trend from 120 to 250, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 64% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 236.39. 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 | 240 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 230 | n/a (n/a) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 175 | n/a (n/a) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 120 | n/a (n/a) |
| May 15, 2026 | 250 | n/a (n/a) |