MannKind Corporation (MNKD)
MannKind Max Pain By Strike
MNKD trades at $3.98, 298.0% above the near-term max pain of $1 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (3 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($0.5-$5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
MannKind Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for MNKD shows a downward trend from 5 to 0.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 155% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 3.98. Strong magnetic level at 3 (5 expirations). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 1 | -2.98 (-74.84%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 2.5 | -1.48 (-37.11%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 0.5 | -3.48 (-87.42%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 2.5 | -1.48 (-37.11%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 4 | 0.02 (0.63%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 2.5 | -1.48 (-37.11%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 3 | -0.98 (-24.53%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 4 | 0.02 (0.63%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 5 | 1.02 (25.79%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 4 | 0.02 (0.63%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 3 | -0.98 (-24.53%) |