Cars.com Inc. (CARS)
Cars.com Max Pain By Strike
CARS trades at $12.61, pinned near the near-term max pain of $12.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (33 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$12.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 13 where 3 expirations converge.
Cars.com Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for CARS shows a downward trend from 12.5 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 100% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 12.61 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 13 (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 |
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Sep 19, 2025 | 12.5 | -0.11 (-0.87%) |
Oct 17, 2025 | 2.5 | -10.11 (-80.17%) |
Dec 19, 2025 | 12.5 | -0.11 (-0.87%) |
Mar 20, 2026 | 12.5 | -0.11 (-0.87%) |