LKQ Corporation (LKQ)
LKQ Max Pain By Strike
LKQ trades at $32.48, 8.3% above the near-term max pain of $30 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (11 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7-$85), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 30 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
LKQ Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for LKQ shows a downward trend from 85 to 7, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 221% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 32.48. Strong magnetic level at 30 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 30 | -2.48 (-7.65%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 30 | -2.48 (-7.65%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 32.5 | 0.02 (0.05%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 7 | -25.48 (-78.45%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 85 | 52.52 (161.66%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 30 | -2.48 (-7.65%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 32.5 | 0.02 (0.05%) |