Children's Place Inc. (PLCE)
Children's Place Max Pain By Strike
PLCE trades at $4.49, 10.2% below the near-term max pain of $5 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (-1 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($1-$10), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 4 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Children's Place Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for PLCE shows a downward trend from 10 to 1, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 196% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 4.49. Strong magnetic level at 4 (4 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 | 5 | 0.51 (11.48%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 4 | -0.49 (-10.81%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 5 | 0.51 (11.48%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 5 | 0.51 (11.48%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 4 | -0.49 (-10.81%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 6 | 1.51 (33.78%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 2 | -2.49 (-55.41%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 1 | -3.49 (-77.70%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 4 | -0.49 (-10.81%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 10 | 5.51 (122.97%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 4 | -0.49 (-10.81%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5 | 0.51 (11.48%) |