McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
McDonald's Max Pain By Strike
MCD trades at $309.37, 3.1% above the near-term max pain of $300 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($280-$305), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 300 where 8 expirations converge.
McDonald's Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for MCD shows stable levels around 296.81, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 8% spread suggests strong consensus on fair value. Most levels below 309.37 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 300 (8 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 15, 2025 | 300 | -9.37 (-3.03%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 302.5 | -6.87 (-2.22%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 300 | -9.37 (-3.03%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 300 | -9.37 (-3.03%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 305 | -4.37 (-1.41%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 300 | -9.37 (-3.03%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 305 | -4.37 (-1.41%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 295 | -14.37 (-4.64%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 300 | -9.37 (-3.03%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 280 | -29.37 (-9.49%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 290 | -19.37 (-6.26%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 295 | -14.37 (-4.64%) |
| May 15, 2026 | 290 | -19.37 (-6.26%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 300 | -9.37 (-3.03%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 290 | -19.37 (-6.26%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 290 | -19.37 (-6.26%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 300 | -9.37 (-3.03%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 300 | -9.37 (-3.03%) |