Carnival Corporation &

NYSE: CUK · Real-Time Price · USD
27.41
-0.36 (-1.30%)
At close: Aug 15, 2025, 12:38 PM

Carnival & Max Pain By Strike

CUK trades at $27.41, 37.0% above the near-term max pain of $20 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($15-$25), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 20 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Carnival & Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CUK shows a downward trend from 25 to 15, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 49% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 27.41 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
Aug 15, 2025 20 -7.41 (-27.05%)
Sep 19, 2025 25 -2.41 (-8.81%)
Oct 17, 2025 15 -12.41 (-45.29%)
Nov 21, 2025 20 -7.41 (-27.05%)
Feb 20, 2026 22.5 -4.91 (-17.93%)