Paylocity (PCTY)
Paylocity Max Pain By Strike
PCTY trades at $171.64, 4.6% below the near-term max pain of $180 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. 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 157% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 171.64. 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 | 180 | 8.36 (4.87%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 195 | 23.36 (13.61%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 115 | -56.64 (-33.00%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 180 | 8.36 (4.87%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 8 | -163.64 (-95.34%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 150 | -21.64 (-12.61%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 8 | -163.64 (-95.34%) |