El Pollo Loco Inc. (LOCO)

LOCO trades at $10.01, 11.2% above the near-term max pain of $9 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (18 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($9-$80), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 9 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for LOCO shows a downward trend from 80 to 9, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 259% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 10.01. Strong magnetic level at 9 (3 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.