Quanex Building Products ... (NX)

NX trades at $14.72, pinned near the near-term max pain of $15 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($1.5-$15), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 15 where 3 expirations converge.

Max pain for NX shows an upward trend from 1.5 to 15, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 114% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 14.72. Strong magnetic level at 15 (3 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.