Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA)
Ulta Beauty Max Pain By Strike
ULTA trades at $521.89, pinned near the near-term max pain of $517.5 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($300-$520), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 480 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Ulta Beauty Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for ULTA shows a downward trend from 520 to 300, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 46% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 521.89 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | 517.5 | -4.39 (-0.84%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 465 | -56.89 (-10.90%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 510 | -11.89 (-2.28%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 515 | -6.89 (-1.32%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 520 | -1.89 (-0.36%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 510 | -11.89 (-2.28%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 475 | -46.89 (-8.98%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 480 | -41.89 (-8.03%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 450 | -71.89 (-13.77%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 485 | -36.89 (-7.07%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 480 | -41.89 (-8.03%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 500 | -21.89 (-4.19%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 300 | -221.89 (-42.52%) |