Central Garden & Pet (CENTA) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Central Garden & Pet

NASDAQ: CENTA · Real-Time Price · USD
34.10
0.50 (1.49%)
At close: Sep 04, 2025, 3:59 PM
34.10
0.00%
After-hours: Sep 04, 2025, 04:37 PM EDT

Central Garden & Pet Max Pain By Strike

CENTA trades at $34.1, 94.9% above the near-term max pain of $17.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (14 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($17.5-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 18 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Central Garden & Pet Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CENTA shows a downward trend from 95 to 17.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 231% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 34.1 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 18 (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
Sep 19, 2025 17.5 -16.60 (-48.68%)
Oct 17, 2025 17.5 -16.60 (-48.68%)
Dec 19, 2025 17.5 -16.60 (-48.68%)
Jan 16, 2026 95 60.90 (178.59%)
Mar 20, 2026 20 -14.10 (-41.35%)