PPL Corporation (PPL) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

PPL Corporation

NYSE: PPL · Real-Time Price · USD
36.72
0.56 (1.55%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
36.72
0.00%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 05:50 PM EDT

PPL Max Pain By Strike

PPL trades at $36.72, 4.9% above the near-term max pain of $35 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($20-$37), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 33 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

PPL Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for PPL shows an upward trend from 20 to 37, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 54% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 36.72 may cap rallies. 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
Oct 17, 2025 35 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 37 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 33 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 33 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 32 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 30 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 20 n/a (n/a)