Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. (PLAY) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Dave & Buster's Entertain...

NASDAQ: PLAY · Real-Time Price · USD
18.83
0.71 (3.92%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
18.83
0.00%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:53 PM EDT

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Max Pain By Strike

PLAY trades at $18.83, 5.9% below the near-term max pain of $20 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($15-$25), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 20 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for PLAY shows a downward trend from 25 to 15, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 49% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 18.83 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 20 (3 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
Oct 17, 2025 20 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 20 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 25 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 25 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 22 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 20 n/a (n/a)
Dec 17, 2027 15 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 15 n/a (n/a)