Macerich (MAC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Macerich

NYSE: MAC · Real-Time Price · USD
17.89
1.13 (6.74%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
17.58
-1.74%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:51 PM EDT

Macerich Max Pain By Strike

MAC trades at $17.89, 5.2% above the near-term max pain of $17 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($16-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 17 where 2 expirations converge.

Macerich Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for MAC shows a downward trend from 95 to 16, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 242% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 17.89. 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 17 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 17 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 16 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 95 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 18 n/a (n/a)