MannKind Corporation (MNKD)
MannKind Max Pain By Strike
MNKD trades at $3.73, 6.8% below the near-term max pain of $4 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($1-$5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 6 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
MannKind Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for MNKD shows a downward trend from 5 to 1, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 126% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 3.73. Strong magnetic level at 3 (6 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 | 4 | 0.27 (7.38%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 1 | -2.73 (-73.15%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 2.5 | -1.23 (-32.89%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 2.5 | -1.23 (-32.89%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 2.5 | -1.23 (-32.89%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 4 | 0.27 (7.38%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 2.5 | -1.23 (-32.89%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 3 | -0.73 (-19.46%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 4 | 0.27 (7.38%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 5 | 1.27 (34.23%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 4 | 0.27 (7.38%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 3 | -0.73 (-19.46%) |