Barnes & Noble Education ... (BNED)
Barnes & Noble Education Max Pain By Strike
BNED trades at $8.44, 15.6% below the near-term max pain of $10 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$10), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Barnes & Noble Education Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for BNED shows a downward trend from 10 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 91% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 8.44. Strong magnetic level at 10 (4 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 15, 2025 | 10 | 1.56 (18.48%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 10 | 1.56 (18.48%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 2.5 | -5.94 (-70.38%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 10 | 1.56 (18.48%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7 | -1.44 (-17.06%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 10 | 1.56 (18.48%) |