<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>Exxon Mobil</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) we detected 58 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 41% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 53% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 19 are puts, for a total amount of $1,388,724 and 39, calls, for a total amount of $2,710,117.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $100.0 to $200.0 for Exxon Mobil over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>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 $100.0 to $200.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Exxon Mobil Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/1771351293_0.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" alt="Options Call Chart" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/1771351293_0.png"/></p>

<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p></p><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$498.0K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td align="right">605</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$26.85</td>
<td>$26.65</td>
<td>$26.65</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$397.6K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td align="right">149</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/21/28</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$11.25</td>
<td>$11.42</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$230.4K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td align="right">215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$48.75</td>
<td>$48.0</td>
<td>$48.75</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$195.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
<td>$19.14</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$155.1K</td>
<td>945</td>
<td align="right">87</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><p></p>
<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Where Is Exxon Mobil Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 8,121,775, with XOM's price down by -1.55%, positioned at $146.15.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 44 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Exxon Mobil</h3>
<p>5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $146.0.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $150. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $156. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $134. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $145. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from TD Cowen continues to hold a Buy rating for Exxon Mobil, targeting a price of $145. </li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics.</p>

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<p>Whales in the options market are showing a bearish sentiment towards Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), with 53% of trades being bearish. The predicted price range for Exxon Mobil is between $100.0 and $200.0. Recent trading volume is 8,121,775, with the stock price at $146.15, down by 1.55%. Analysts have a consensus target price of $146.0, with ratings ranging from Sector Perform to Overweight, targeting prices between $134 and $156. The upcoming earnings announcement is expected in 44 days.</p>

What the Options Market Tells Us About Exxon Mobil