Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL)
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 |
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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%) |