Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN)
Citi Trends Max Pain By Strike
CTRN trades at $32.01, 113.4% above the near-term max pain of $15 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (34 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($5-$22.5), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 15 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Citi Trends Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for CTRN shows an upward trend from 5 to 22.5, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 117% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 32.01 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 15 | -17.01 (-53.14%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 17.5 | -14.51 (-45.33%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 22.5 | -9.51 (-29.71%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 5 | -27.01 (-84.38%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 15 | -17.01 (-53.14%) |