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 8 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 50% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $88,226, and 5 are calls, amounting to $641,400.
Predicted Price Range
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $105.0 to $120.0 for Exxon Mobil over the last 3 months.
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 Exxon Mobil's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Exxon Mobil's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $105.0 to $120.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Exxon Mobil Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
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 | TRADE | BEARISH | 10/17/25 | $1.44 | $1.34 | $1.37 | $120.00 | $411.0K | 3.5K | 3.0K |
| XOM | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $1.83 | $1.68 | $1.83 | $115.00 | $91.1K | 10.6K | 506 |
| XOM | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 09/18/26 | $10.45 | $10.3 | $10.3 | $110.00 | $85.4K | 37 | 84 |
| XOM | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 07/18/25 | $7.85 | $7.5 | $7.63 | $115.00 | $32.0K | 2.2K | 42 |
| XOM | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 12/19/25 | $5.75 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $105.00 | $28.8K | 4.1K | 65 |
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.
Where Is Exxon Mobil Standing Right Now?
- With a volume of 3,297,159, the price of XOM is up 0.42% at $108.25.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 31 days.
What The Experts Say On Exxon Mobil
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $127.0.
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