Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Scotts Miracle-Gro

NYSE: SMG · Real-Time Price · USD
61.19
-0.07 (-0.11%)
At close: Aug 29, 2025, 3:59 PM
61.32
0.21%
After-hours: Aug 29, 2025, 07:23 PM EDT

Scotts Miracle-Gro Max Pain By Strike

SMG trades at $61.19, 11.3% above the near-term max pain of $55 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (19 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($55-$70), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 55 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Scotts Miracle-Gro Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for SMG shows stable levels around 60.36, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 25% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 61.19. Strong magnetic level at 55 (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
Sep 19, 2025 55 -6.19 (-10.12%)
Oct 17, 2025 62.5 1.31 (2.14%)
Dec 19, 2025 67.5 6.31 (10.31%)
Jan 16, 2026 57.5 -3.69 (-6.03%)
Mar 20, 2026 55 -6.19 (-10.12%)
Sep 18, 2026 70 8.81 (14.40%)
Jan 15, 2027 55 -6.19 (-10.12%)