El Pollo Loco Inc. (LOCO)

LOCO trades at $9.42, 4.7% above the near-term max pain of $9 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($9-$80), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 9 where 3 expirations converge.

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 9.42. Strong magnetic level at 9 (3 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.