Saia Inc. (SAIA)
Saia Max Pain By Strike
SAIA trades at $297.42, pinned near the near-term max pain of $300 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (11 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($250-$300), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection.
Saia Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for SAIA shows a downward trend from 300 to 250, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 18% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 297.42 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 | 300 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 270 | n/a (n/a) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 250 | n/a (n/a) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 290 | n/a (n/a) |