SAM Max Pain
SAM Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of SAM.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
SAM 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 SAM max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Boston Beer options about one week from expiration was $185.22. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does SAM trade above or below its max pain?
Boston Beer closed above its near-term max pain on 19 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 4, 2026 it closed at $228.59, 23.4% above max pain of $185.22.
How has SAM max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for Boston Beer ranged from $160.06 to $190.72. It went from $160.06 on Oct 8, 2026 to $185.22 on Nov 4, 2026. See the SAM max pain history for a longer view.
What is Boston Beer Company?
Boston Beer is a top player in high-end malt beverages and adjacent categories in the US, with strong positions in craft beer, flavored malt beverages, hard cider, and hard seltzer.