Paylocity (PCTY)
Paylocity Max Pain By Strike
PCTY trades at $174.4, 10.6% below the near-term max pain of $195 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (11 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is rising across expirations ($8-$195), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 8 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Paylocity Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for PCTY shows an upward trend from 8 to 195, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 158% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 174.4. 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 | 195 | 20.60 (11.81%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 170 | -4.40 (-2.52%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 180 | 5.60 (3.21%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 8 | -166.40 (-95.41%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 150 | -24.40 (-13.99%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 8 | -166.40 (-95.41%) |