Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY)
Best Buy Max Pain By Strike
BBY trades at $71.64, 5.4% above the near-term max pain of $68 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (6 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($65-$80), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 68 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Best Buy Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for BBY shows stable levels around 69.97, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 21% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 71.64. Strong magnetic level at 68 (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 68 | -3.64 (-5.08%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 68 | -3.64 (-5.08%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 68 | -3.64 (-5.08%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 67 | -4.64 (-6.48%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 70 | -1.64 (-2.29%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 66 | -5.64 (-7.87%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 70 | -1.64 (-2.29%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 65 | -6.64 (-9.27%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 70 | -1.64 (-2.29%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 80 | 8.36 (11.67%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 72.5 | 0.86 (1.20%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 72.5 | 0.86 (1.20%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 65 | -6.64 (-9.27%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 72.5 | 0.86 (1.20%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 75 | 3.36 (4.69%) |