Yelp Inc. (YELP)
Yelp Max Pain By Strike
YELP trades at $31.06, 8.6% below the near-term max pain of $34 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($23-$40), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Yelp Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for YELP shows a downward trend from 40 to 23, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 53% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 31.06. 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 | 34 | 2.94 (9.47%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 32 | 0.94 (3.03%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 23 | -8.06 (-25.95%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 35 | 3.94 (12.69%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 40 | 8.94 (28.78%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 30 | -1.06 (-3.41%) |