Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Exxon Mobil XOM, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in XOM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 27 extraordinary options activities for Exxon Mobil. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 51% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $252,661, and 22 are calls, amounting to $1,848,932.
Expected Price Movements
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $80.0 and $140.0 for Exxon Mobil, spanning the last three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Exxon Mobil options trades today is 5497.4 with a total volume of 64,203.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Exxon Mobil's big money trades within a strike price range of $80.0 to $140.0 over the last 30 days.
Exxon Mobil Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XOM | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $4.9 | $4.55 | $4.7 | $110.00 | $596.9K | 7.8K | 1.2K |
| XOM | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $2.54 | $2.53 | $2.54 | $110.00 | $254.0K | 17.8K | 1.6K |
| XOM | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/15/27 | $15.9 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $105.00 | $151.5K | 799 | 121 |
| XOM | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $1.18 | $1.16 | $1.18 | $115.00 | $97.3K | 21.8K | 13.3K |
| XOM | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $3.45 | $3.4 | $3.45 | $110.00 | $75.5K | 9.5K | 1.3K |
About Exxon Mobil
ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil worldwide. In 2023, it produced 2.4 million barrels of liquids and 7.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves were 16.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 66% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners, with a total global refining capacity of 4.5 million barrels of oil per day, and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Exxon Mobil, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Where Is Exxon Mobil Standing Right Now?
- With a volume of 7,786,325, the price of XOM is up 2.28% at $109.53.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 80 days.
Expert Opinions on Exxon Mobil
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $123.0.
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