Barnes & Noble Education ... (BNED)
Barnes & Noble Education Max Pain By Strike
BNED trades at $8.71, 12.9% below the near-term max pain of $10 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (22 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is stable across expirations ($5-$10), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Barnes & Noble Education Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for BNED shows stable levels around 8.40, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 60% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 8.71. Strong magnetic level at 10 (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 | 10 | 1.29 (14.81%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 10 | 1.29 (14.81%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 5 | -3.71 (-42.59%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7 | -1.71 (-19.63%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 10 | 1.29 (14.81%) |