Portillo's Inc. (PTLO)
Portillo's Max Pain By Strike
PTLO trades at $7.11, 11.1% below the near-term max pain of $8 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (23 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($6-$10), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 8 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Portillo's Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for PTLO shows a downward trend from 10 to 6, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 50% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 7.11. 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 | 8 | 0.89 (12.52%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 6 | -1.11 (-15.61%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 8 | 0.89 (12.52%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 9 | 1.89 (26.58%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 7 | -0.11 (-1.55%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 10 | 2.89 (40.65%) |