Papa John's International Inc. (PZZA) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Papa John's International...

NASDAQ: PZZA · Real-Time Price · USD
47.34
-0.58 (-1.21%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
47.00
-0.72%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:51 PM EDT

Papa John's International Max Pain By Strike

PZZA trades at $47.34, 11.4% above the near-term max pain of $42.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($35-$50), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 48 where 3 expirations converge.

Papa John's International Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for PZZA shows stable levels around 44.72, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 34% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 47.34. Strong magnetic level at 48 (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 42.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 47.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 45 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 47.5 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 42.5 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 47.5 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 50 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 35 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 45 n/a (n/a)