Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on 3M.
Looking at options history for 3M MMM we detected 68 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 16% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 21 are puts, for a total amount of $999,862 and 47, calls, for a total amount of $3,125,436.
Projected Price Targets
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $125.0 to $170.0 for 3M during the past quarter.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in 3M's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to 3M's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $125.0 to $170.0 over the preceding 30 days.
3M Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMM | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 07/18/25 | $22.15 | $21.7 | $21.7 | $130.00 | $195.7K | 42 | 295 |
| MMM | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $9.35 | $8.95 | $9.2 | $150.00 | $183.9K | 963 | 346 |
| MMM | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 07/18/25 | $22.2 | $20.95 | $21.75 | $130.00 | $110.6K | 42 | 130 |
| MMM | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 07/18/25 | $18.8 | $17.7 | $18.2 | $135.00 | $109.3K | 57 | 121 |
| MMM | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 04/17/25 | $23.8 | $23.25 | $23.8 | $170.00 | $104.7K | 0 | 44 |
About 3M
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding 3M, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Where Is 3M Standing Right Now?
- With a volume of 5,499,199, the price of MMM is up 4.37% at $147.19.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 0 days.
Expert Opinions on 3M
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $139.66666666666666.
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