Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR)
Avis Budget Max Pain By Strike
CAR trades at $155.94, 4.0% above the near-term max pain of $150 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($95-$210), indicating stable market expectations. 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 stable levels around 152.22, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 76% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 155.94. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 150 | -5.94 (-3.81%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 155 | -0.94 (-0.60%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 160 | 4.06 (2.60%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 160 | 4.06 (2.60%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 145 | -10.94 (-7.02%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 160 | 4.06 (2.60%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 180 | 24.06 (15.43%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 155 | -0.94 (-0.60%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 170 | 14.06 (9.02%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 130 | -25.94 (-16.63%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 175 | 19.06 (12.22%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 210 | 54.06 (34.67%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 200 | 44.06 (28.25%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 170 | 14.06 (9.02%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 100 | -55.94 (-35.87%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 100 | -55.94 (-35.87%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 95 | -60.94 (-39.08%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 125 | -30.94 (-19.84%) |