iHeartMedia Inc. (IHRT) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

iHeartMedia Inc.

NASDAQ: IHRT · Real-Time Price · USD
2.85
0.15 (5.56%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
2.85
0.00%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 04:10 PM EDT

iHeartMedia Max Pain By Strike

IHRT trades at $2.85, 90.0% above the near-term max pain of $1.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($1.5-$2.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

iHeartMedia Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for IHRT shows a downward trend from 2.5 to 1.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 45% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 2.85 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 3 (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
Oct 17, 2025 1.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 2.5 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 2 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 2.5 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 2.5 n/a (n/a)