Heartland Express Inc. (HTLD)
Heartland Express Max Pain By Strike
HTLD trades at $8.29, 17.1% below the near-term max pain of $10 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (-1 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7.5-$65), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 3 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 314% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 8.29. Strong magnetic level at 10 (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 10 | 1.71 (20.55%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 7.5 | -0.79 (-9.58%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 10 | 1.71 (20.55%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 10 | 1.71 (20.55%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 65 | 56.70 (683.60%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 7.5 | -0.79 (-9.58%) |