Patterson Companies Inc. (PDCO)

PDCO trades at $31.33, 16.0% above the near-term max pain of $27 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (11 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($8-$27), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for PDCO shows a downward trend from 27 to 8, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 95% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 31.33 may cap rallies. Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.