El Pollo Loco Inc. (LOCO)

LOCO trades at $10.42, 5.3% below the near-term max pain of $11 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (-1 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2-$80), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 11 where 2 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 2, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 322% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 10.42. Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.