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 11 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 45% leaning bullish and 27% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $294,538, and 6 are calls, amounting to $193,704.
Expected Price Movements
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $99.0 to $115.0 for Exxon Mobil during the past quarter.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
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 $99.0 to $115.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Exxon Mobil 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XOM | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 05/16/25 | $2.91 | $2.8 | $2.8 | $100.00 | $140.0K | 13.7K | 500 |
| XOM | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 04/25/25 | $0.82 | $0.71 | $0.78 | $99.00 | $73.9K | 364 | 1.2K |
| XOM | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $10.65 | $10.55 | $10.65 | $100.00 | $42.6K | 851 | 40 |
| XOM | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 07/18/25 | $6.4 | $6.3 | $6.3 | $105.00 | $37.8K | 951 | 121 |
| XOM | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 05/23/25 | $2.97 | $2.96 | $2.96 | $107.00 | $36.1K | 972 | 122 |
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.
Present Market Standing of Exxon Mobil
- With a volume of 3,077,401, the price of XOM is up 0.91% at $104.33.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 17 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Exxon Mobil
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $129.6.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Neutral rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $129. * An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $138. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $135. * An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $131. * An analyst from Scotiabank has decided to maintain their Sector Outperform rating on Exxon Mobil, which currently sits at a price target of $115.
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