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Exxon Mobil Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment
Exxon Mobil Corporation +1.61%
Exxon Mobil Corporation XOM | 150.52 | +1.61% |
Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Exxon Mobil (NYSE: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 34 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 41% leaning bullish and 35% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $413,339, and 25 are calls, amounting to $1,299,328.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $95.0 to $175.0 for Exxon Mobil over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Exxon Mobil stands at 2852.68, with a total volume reaching 26,440.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Exxon Mobil, situated within the strike price corridor from $95.0 to $175.0, throughout the last 30 days.
Exxon Mobil Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XOM | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 02/27/26 | $0.63 | $0.61 | $0.63 | $155.00 | $113.6K | 4.5K | 5.7K |
| XOM | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 03/20/26 | $36.8 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $115.00 | $101.2K | 5.7K | 28 |
| XOM | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/20/26 | $3.3 | $3.2 | $3.2 | $155.00 | $77.7K | 5.6K | 441 |
| XOM | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 02/27/26 | $0.63 | $0.58 | $0.57 | $155.00 | $74.4K | 4.5K | 7.1K |
| XOM | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 03/06/26 | $2.95 | $2.78 | $2.78 | $149.00 | $74.2K | 116 | 280 |
About Exxon Mobil
ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil worldwide. In 2025, it produced 3.3 million barrels of liquids and 8.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2024, reserves were 19.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 69% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners, with a total global refining capacity of 4.3 million barrels of oil per day, and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Exxon Mobil, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Exxon Mobil's Current Market Status
- Currently trading with a volume of 6,508,884, the XOM's price is up by 2.07%, now at $150.33.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 38 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Exxon Mobil
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $146.2.
- Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Sector Perform rating for Exxon Mobil, targeting a price of $150.
- Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $156.
- An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Exxon Mobil, which currently sits at a price target of $135.
- An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $145.
- Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $145.
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