CoreCivic Inc. (CXW)
CoreCivic Max Pain By Strike
CXW trades at $19.87, 5.4% below the near-term max pain of $21 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (15 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is rising across expirations ($16-$22), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 17 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
CoreCivic Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for CXW shows an upward trend from 16 to 22, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 32% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 19.87. 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 | 21 | 1.13 (5.69%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 20 | 0.13 (0.65%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 22 | 2.13 (10.72%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 17 | -2.87 (-14.44%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 16 | -3.87 (-19.48%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 17 | -2.87 (-14.44%) |