United Airlines Inc. (UAL) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

United Airlines Inc.

NASDAQ: UAL · Real-Time Price · USD
95.32
0.49 (0.52%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
95.50
0.19%
Pre-market: Oct 06, 2025, 04:16 AM EDT

United Airlines Max Pain By Strike

UAL trades at $95.32, 4.7% below the near-term max pain of $100 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (4 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($45-$105), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 100 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

United Airlines Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for UAL shows an upward trend from 45 to 105, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 71% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 95.32. Strong magnetic level at 100 (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
Oct 10, 2025 100 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 97 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 100 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 96 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 96 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 89 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 105 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 85 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 70 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 87.5 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 100 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 85 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 87.5 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 45 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 67.5 n/a (n/a)
Dec 17, 2027 55 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 70 n/a (n/a)