Guess' Inc. (GES)
Guess' Max Pain By Strike
GES trades at $16.83, pinned near the near-term max pain of $17 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($15-$19.75), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 17 where 3 expirations converge.
Guess' Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for GES shows a downward trend from 19.75 to 15, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 28% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 16.83. Strong magnetic level at 17 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | 17 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 16 | n/a (n/a) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 16 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 19.75 | n/a (n/a) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 17 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 15 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 21, 2028 | 17 | n/a (n/a) |