Heartland Express Inc. (HTLD)
Heartland Express Max Pain By Strike
HTLD trades at $8.61, 14.8% above the near-term max pain of $7.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (13 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7.5-$65), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 8 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Heartland Express Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for HTLD shows a downward trend from 65 to 7.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 288% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 8.61. 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 | 7.5 | -1.11 (-12.89%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 10 | 1.39 (16.14%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 10 | 1.39 (16.14%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 65 | 56.39 (654.94%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 7.5 | -1.11 (-12.89%) |