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

IQVIA Inc.

NYSE: IQV · Real-Time Price · USD
179.50
2.81 (1.59%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
181.87
1.32%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:28 PM EDT

IQVIA Max Pain By Strike

IQV trades at $179.5, 5.5% below the near-term max pain of $190 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is rising across expirations ($7.5-$200), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 190 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

IQVIA Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for IQV shows an upward trend from 7.5 to 200, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 133% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 179.5. 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 190 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 155 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 190 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 7.5 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 200 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 125 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 95 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 195 n/a (n/a)