LOCO Max Pain
LOCO Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of LOCO.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
LOCO Max Pain FAQ
What is max pain?
Max pain is the price where the total value of all open calls and puts would be lowest at expiration, so option buyers as a group would lose the most. Some traders watch it as a level the stock may drift toward near expiration, because option sellers, often market makers, hedge their positions in ways that can pull the price toward heavily traded strikes. It is a theory, not a guarantee.
What is LOCO max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for El Pollo Loco options about one week from expiration was $15.00. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does LOCO trade above or below its max pain?
El Pollo Loco closed above its near-term max pain on 13 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 4, 2026 it closed at $16.49, 9.9% above max pain of $15.00.
How has LOCO max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for El Pollo Loco ranged from $13.99 to $15.77. It went from $13.99 on Oct 8, 2026 to $15.00 on Nov 4, 2026. See the LOCO max pain history for a longer view.
What is El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc?
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc operates and franchises hundreds of fast-casual chicken restaurants in the United States.