Cars.com Inc. (CARS)

CARS trades at $12.36, 64.8% above the near-term max pain of $7.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7.5-$12.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 13 where 2 expirations converge.

Max pain for CARS shows a downward trend from 12.5 to 7.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 47% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 12.36. Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.