Cars.com Inc.

NYSE: CARS · Real-Time Price · USD
12.61
0.16 (1.29%)
At close: Aug 15, 2025, 3:59 PM
12.38
-1.82%
After-hours: Aug 15, 2025, 05:43 PM EDT

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
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%)