Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Norfolk Southern Corporat...

NYSE: NSC · Real-Time Price · USD
300.15
1.85 (0.62%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
301.82
0.55%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:25 PM EDT

Norfolk Southern Max Pain By Strike

NSC trades at $300.15, pinned near the near-term max pain of $295 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($155-$300), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 250 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Norfolk Southern Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for NSC shows an upward trend from 155 to 300, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 54% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 300.15 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 250 (3 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 295 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 280 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 285 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 285 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 295 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 155 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 280 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 270 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 250 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 250 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 270 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 290 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 280 n/a (n/a)
Jun 17, 2027 250 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 300 n/a (n/a)