Marcus Corporation (MCS)
Marcus Max Pain By Strike
MCS trades at $15.12, 21.0% above the near-term max pain of $12.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (30 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$17.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 18 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Marcus Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for MCS shows a downward trend from 17.5 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 120% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 15.12. 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 | 12.5 | -2.62 (-17.33%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 2.5 | -12.62 (-83.47%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 17.5 | 2.38 (15.74%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 17.5 | 2.38 (15.74%) |