Children's Place Inc. (PLCE)
Children's Place Max Pain By Strike
PLCE trades at $4.37, 2.9% below the near-term max pain of $4.5 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (3 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($1-$10), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 5 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Children's Place Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for PLCE shows an upward trend from 1 to 10, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 196% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 4.37. Strong magnetic level at 5 (4 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 | 4.5 | 0.13 (2.97%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 5 | 0.63 (14.42%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 5 | 0.63 (14.42%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 4 | -0.37 (-8.47%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 6 | 1.63 (37.30%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 2 | -2.37 (-54.23%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 1 | -3.37 (-77.12%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 4 | -0.37 (-8.47%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 10 | 5.63 (128.83%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 4 | -0.37 (-8.47%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5 | 0.63 (14.42%) |