Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Avis Budget Group Inc.

NASDAQ: CAR · Real-Time Price · USD
161.27
-2.01 (-1.23%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
161.10
-0.11%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 05:41 PM EDT

Avis Budget Max Pain By Strike

CAR trades at $161.27, pinned near the near-term max pain of $160 expiring Oct 3, 2025 (4 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($85-$200), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 160 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Avis Budget Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CAR shows an upward trend from 85 to 200, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 76% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 161.27. Strong magnetic level at 160 (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 3, 2025 160 n/a (n/a)
Oct 10, 2025 157.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 160 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 155 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 160 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 85 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 170 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 130 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 175 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 195 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 200 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 195 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 170 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 120 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 105 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 100 n/a (n/a)
Dec 17, 2027 145 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 135 n/a (n/a)