SCL Max Pain
SCL Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of SCL.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
SCL 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 SCL max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Stepan options about one week from expiration was $60.22. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does SCL trade above or below its max pain?
Stepan closed above its near-term max pain on 13 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 4, 2026 it closed at $70.64, 17.3% above max pain of $60.22.
How has SCL max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for Stepan ranged from $55.00 to $65.03. It went from $65.03 on Oct 8, 2026 to $60.22 on Nov 4, 2026. See the SCL max pain history for a longer view.
What is Stepan Co?
Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products.