Stepan Company (SCL) Max Pain Analysis
Max pain is the strike price where aggregate option buyer payout is minimized at expiration. It represents the price at which option writers retain the most premium.
Stepan Company (SCL) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals - Specialty industry, with a market capitalization near $1.15B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 2,396 people, carrying a beta of 0.95 to the broader market. Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products. Led by Luis E. Rojo, public since 1992-03-17.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $49.30
- Total OI
- 1.4K
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SCL highest open-interest contracts
| Type | Strike | Expiration | Volume | OI | IV | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALL | $50.00 | Jun 18, 2026 | 0 | 176 | 507.5% | $0.10 | $5.00 |
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