MCD Max Pain
MCD Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of MCD.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
MCD Max Pain FAQ
What is max pain?
Max pain is the price where the total value of all open calls and puts would be lowest at expiration, so option buyers as a group would lose the most. Some traders watch it as a level the stock may drift toward near expiration, because option sellers, often market makers, hedge their positions in ways that can pull the price toward heavily traded strikes. It is a theory, not a guarantee.
What is MCD max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for McDonald's options about one week from expiration was $250.00. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does MCD trade above or below its max pain?
McDonald's closed above its near-term max pain on 16 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 4, 2026 it closed at $280.18, 12.1% above max pain of $250.00.
How has MCD max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for McDonald's ranged from $235.00 to $250.00. It went from $238.57 on Oct 8, 2026 to $250.00 on Nov 4, 2026. See the MCD max pain history for a longer view.
What is McDonald's Corporation?
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $139 billion in systemwide sales across more than 45,000 restaurants and over 100 markets.