Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Delta Air Lines Inc.

NYSE: DAL · Real-Time Price · USD
61.19
0.64 (1.06%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
61.18
-0.02%
After-hours: Sep 05, 2025, 07:56 PM EDT

Delta Air Lines Max Pain By Strike

DAL trades at $61.19, 5.5% above the near-term max pain of $58 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (5 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($47-$62), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 60 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Delta Air Lines Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for DAL shows a downward trend from 62 to 47, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 27% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 61.19 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 60 (4 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 12, 2025 58 -3.19 (-5.21%)
Sep 19, 2025 52.5 -8.69 (-14.20%)
Sep 26, 2025 58 -3.19 (-5.21%)
Oct 3, 2025 60 -1.19 (-1.94%)
Oct 10, 2025 62 0.81 (1.32%)
Oct 17, 2025 60 -1.19 (-1.94%)
Oct 24, 2025 59 -2.19 (-3.58%)
Nov 21, 2025 60 -1.19 (-1.94%)
Dec 19, 2025 52.5 -8.69 (-14.20%)
Jan 16, 2026 50 -11.19 (-18.29%)
Feb 20, 2026 60 -1.19 (-1.94%)
Mar 20, 2026 50 -11.19 (-18.29%)
Jun 18, 2026 52.5 -8.69 (-14.20%)
Sep 18, 2026 55 -6.19 (-10.12%)
Dec 18, 2026 47 -14.19 (-23.19%)
Jan 15, 2027 50 -11.19 (-18.29%)