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YUM Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure

Analyze the complete YUM options chain including strike-level open interest, real-time implied volatility (IV), max pain levels, gamma exposure, dealer positioning, and options flow trends. This dashboard provides data-driven insights for traders building directional or hedging strategies around YUM.

Latest Data: 2026-02-06 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
165
Exp: 2026-02-20
Gamma Flip
151.75
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.527
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
6.55
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 0.00
low volatility
Confidence 35%

Near-Term Options-Derived Market Structure

BEARISH BIAS

Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.

A slight bearish tilt is visible, though the signal is weak and insufficient for a strong directional call. Options Chian

On the put side, the bearish positioning looks mainly like hedging. This reflects caution and short-term protection rather than a true bearish call. Confidence: 100%

Current DPI is 0.866(strong-bullish). Bullish, momentum neutral or unclear.

Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)

Options positioning suggests a structurally constrained trading environment, where price movements are more likely to stall or mean-revert rather than extend. Volatility conditions are moderately choppy. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-02-20 options expiry. 90% confidence

The support levels for YUM are at 161.66, 160.13, and 156.69, while the resistance levels are at 164.20, 165.73, and 169.17. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 165.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 14)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 14), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 0.89% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 14 days is 156.89 165.29 , corresponding to +1.45% / -3.71% .

Estimated using ATM implied volatility, OTM option flow, and dealer hedging conditions to capture the market-implied price range.


Bullish flow suggests upside interest toward 166.52 (2.21% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 152.77 (6.24% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.67 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 165.00, Call: 1.48, Put: 3.95, Straddle Cost: 5.43.


Market signals are mixed and less reliable. No short-term gamma flip is observed , with intermediate positioning around 151.75 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 150.70.