Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Yum! Brands Inc.

NYSE: YUM · Real-Time Price · USD
150.65
-0.70 (-0.46%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
153.17
1.68%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:45 PM EDT

Yum! Brands Max Pain By Strike

YUM trades at $150.65, pinned near the near-term max pain of $150 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($140-$155), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 150 where 4 expirations converge.

Yum! Brands Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for YUM shows a downward trend from 155 to 140, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 10% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 150.65 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 150 (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 150 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 150 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 140 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 145 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 155 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 150 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 140 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 150 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 140 n/a (n/a)