AN Max Pain
The max pain for AutoNation Inc (AN) options expiring Nov 20, 2026 (8 DTE) is $175.00.
AN Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of AN.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 8 DTE monthly | 175.00 | -5.63 (-3.12%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 36 DTE monthly | 180.00 | -0.63 (-0.35%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 64 DTE monthly | 175.00 | -5.63 (-3.12%) |
| Apr 16, 2027 155 DTE monthly | 170.00 | -10.63 (-5.88%) |
AN Max Pain FAQ
What is max pain?
Max pain is the price where the total value of all open calls and puts would be lowest at expiration, so option buyers as a group would lose the most. Some traders watch it as a level the stock may drift toward near expiration, because option sellers, often market makers, hedge their positions in ways that can pull the price toward heavily traded strikes. It is a theory, not a guarantee.
What is AN max pain this week?
As of the Nov 11, 2026 close, max pain for AutoNation options expiring Nov 20, 2026 is $175.00. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does AN trade above or below its max pain?
AutoNation closed above its near-term max pain on 8 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 11, 2026 it closed at $187.13, 6.9% above max pain of $175.07.
How has AN max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for AutoNation ranged from $170.86 to $180.95. It went from $170.86 on Oct 15, 2026 to $175.07 on Nov 11, 2026. See the AN max pain history for a longer view.
What is AutoNation Inc?
AutoNation is the second-largest automotive dealer in the United States, with 2025 revenue of $27.6 billion and over 245 dealerships, plus 52 collision centers.