Hertz Global Inc. (HTZ)
Hertz Global Max Pain By Strike
HTZ trades at $5.11, 14.8% below the near-term max pain of $6 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (5 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($4-$9), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 6 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Hertz Global Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for HTZ shows a downward trend from 9 to 4, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 80% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 5.11. Strong magnetic level at 6 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 6 | 0.89 (17.42%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 5.5 | 0.39 (7.63%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 9 | 3.89 (76.13%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 9 | 3.89 (76.13%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 9 | 3.89 (76.13%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 5.5 | 0.39 (7.63%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 4.5 | -0.61 (-11.94%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 4 | -1.11 (-21.72%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 4.5 | -0.61 (-11.94%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 7 | 1.89 (36.99%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 7 | 1.89 (36.99%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 5 | -0.11 (-2.15%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5.5 | 0.39 (7.63%) |