Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards 3M MMM, 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 MMM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for 3M. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 36% leaning bullish and 63% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $486,113, and 5 are calls, amounting to $159,340.
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Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $145.0 to $180.0 for 3M over the last 3 months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
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 $145.0 to $180.0 over the preceding 30 days.
3M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMM | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 07/18/25 | $5.65 | $5.45 | $5.66 | $160.00 | $171.0K | 126 | 58 |
| MMM | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $21.2 | $20.6 | $21.2 | $175.00 | $99.6K | 102 | 0 |
| MMM | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $24.45 | $22.2 | $24.45 | $180.00 | $75.7K | 0 | 93 |
| MMM | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $24.2 | $21.8 | $24.25 | $180.00 | $75.1K | 0 | 31 |
| MMM | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 07/25/25 | $1.97 | $1.9 | $1.9 | $150.00 | $37.8K | 471 | 237 |
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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of 3M, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Where Is 3M Standing Right Now?
- Currently trading with a volume of 1,371,311, the MMM's price is up by 1.2%, now at $157.71.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 4 days.
Expert Opinions on 3M
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $170.0.
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