CarGurus Inc. (CARG)
CarGurus Max Pain By Strike
CARG trades at $37.5, 7.1% above the near-term max pain of $35 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($20-$35), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
CarGurus Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for CARG shows an upward trend from 20 to 35, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 55% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 37.5 may cap rallies. 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 |
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Oct 17, 2025 | 35 | n/a (n/a) |
Nov 21, 2025 | 30 | n/a (n/a) |
Dec 19, 2025 | 28 | n/a (n/a) |
Feb 20, 2026 | 23 | n/a (n/a) |
May 15, 2026 | 20 | n/a (n/a) |