Vital Energy Inc. (VTLE) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Vital Energy Inc.

NYSE: VTLE · Real-Time Price · USD
17.07
0.88 (5.44%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
17.22
0.85%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:21 PM EDT

Vital Energy Max Pain By Strike

VTLE trades at $17.07, 2.5% below the near-term max pain of $17.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (11 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($2.5-$20), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 18 where 4 expirations converge.

Vital Energy Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for VTLE shows an upward trend from 2.5 to 20, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 119% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 17.07 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 18 (4 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 17, 2025 17.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 17.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 20 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 17.5 n/a (n/a)
Jul 17, 2026 20 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 17.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 2.5 n/a (n/a)