Portillo's Inc. (PTLO)
Portillo's Max Pain By Strike
PTLO trades at $6.11, 12.7% below the near-term max pain of $7 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (8 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7-$10), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 7 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Portillo's Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for PTLO shows a downward trend from 10 to 7, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 38% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 6.11 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 7 (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 7 | 0.89 (14.57%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 7 | 0.89 (14.57%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 8 | 1.89 (30.93%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 8 | 1.89 (30.93%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 7 | 0.89 (14.57%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 10 | 3.89 (63.67%) |