Yum China Inc. (YUMC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Yum China Inc.

NYSE: YUMC · Real-Time Price · USD
42.31
-0.49 (-1.14%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
42.60
0.69%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:49 PM EDT

Yum China Max Pain By Strike

YUMC trades at $42.31, pinned near the near-term max pain of $42.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (11 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($40-$47.5), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 40 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Yum China Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for YUMC shows stable levels around 42.92, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 17% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 42.31. 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 42.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 45 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 42.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 47.5 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 40 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 40 n/a (n/a)