Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp... (BGFV)

BGFV trades at $1.44, 42.4% below the near-term max pain of $2.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is stable across expirations ($2.5-$2.5), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for BGFV shows stable levels around 2.50, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 0% spread suggests strong consensus on fair value. Most levels above 1.44 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 3 (4 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.