Ultra Clean Inc. (UCTT)
Ultra Clean Max Pain By Strike
UCTT trades at $23.54, 4.6% above the near-term max pain of $22.5 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($12.5-$60), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 23 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Ultra Clean Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for UCTT shows a downward trend from 60 to 12.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 178% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 23.54. 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 | 22.5 | -1.04 (-4.42%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 25 | 1.46 (6.20%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 12.5 | -11.04 (-46.90%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 17.5 | -6.04 (-25.66%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 60 | 36.46 (154.89%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 22.5 | -1.04 (-4.42%) |