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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.

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BP PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) announced on Tuesday that it is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/bp-deepens-and-progresses-in-azerbaijan-with-go-ahead-for-new-major-project-and-exploration-access.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">advancing a major development phase</a> for the Shah Deniz gas field in Azerbaijan and gaining access to new exploration blocks, strengthening its long-term partnership with the country and state oil company SOCAR.
The agreements, signed during Baku Energy Week, include the $2.9 billion Shah Deniz Compression project and linked solar and electrification initiatives at the Sangachal terminal to cut emissions and boost gas production.
BP, with a 29.999% stake in Shah Deniz, will install an unmanned compression platform to tap low-pressure gas reserves, adding about 50 billion cubic meters of gas and 25 million barrels of condensate, with production expected to start in 2029.
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The company also approved a 240MW solar plant in Azerbaijan&#8217;s Jabrayil district to supply power to the Sangachal terminal, reducing fuel gas use and operational emissions.
BP also secured operator rights with a 35% interest in two Caspian Sea blocks, including the Karabagh oil field and Ashrafi-Dan Ulduzu-Aypara area, while Turkey&#8217;s TPAO took a 30% stake in the Shafag-Asiman block, accelerating development after gas condensate was discovered in 2021.
BP has operated in Azerbaijan for over 33 years, leading major fields and export pipelines. Gordon Birrell, BP&#8217;s EVP of Production &amp; Operations, said the company aims to grow upstream production to 2.3-2.5 million barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2030, partly driven by these projects.
The Shah Deniz Compression project is among eight to ten major developments BP expects to bring online between 2028 and 2030, supporting its growth and environmental goals. The exploration agreements also boost BP&#8217;s reserves replacement efforts, targeting near 100% replacement by 2027.
Investors may watch related stocks such as Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), as well as ETFs like the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) and iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NYSE">ICLN</a>).
Price Action: BP shares are trading higher by 0.14% to $29.62 at last check Tuesday.
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Shares of oil stocks are trading higher amid an OPEC+ decision to keep output levels unchanged.

During the pre-market trading session on Monday, Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHELL#NYSE">SHELL</a>) and Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) climbed 1.75% and 1.41%, respectively, whereas Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) climbed 0.88% and 0.85%, each oil prices witnessed more than 3% surge on Monday. This was because the OPEC+ group decided to maintain the output increase for July, mirroring the hikes of the previous two months.
What Happened:&nbsp;Brent crude futures escalated&nbsp;by 2.95%, to&nbsp;$63.22 a barrel. Concurrently,&nbsp;U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude&nbsp;saw an increase of 3.49%, to $62.90. OPEC and its allies, known as OPEC+, have agreed to raise oil production by 411,000 barrels per day in July—marking the third straight month of increases at this volume, reported Reuters.
OPEC and its allies, known as OPEC+, have agreed to raise oil production by 411,000 barrels per day in July—marking the third straight month of increases at this volume. Sources close to OPEC+ talks hinted that the organization could discuss a larger increase. Oil traders had already factored in the 411,000 bpd increase to Brent and WTI futures. 
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Meanwhile, Kazakhstan has notified OPEC of its refusal to cut oil production, according to Russia&#8217;s Interfax news agency. Analysts say this, combined with a decline in market share, has left OPEC+ with limited options.
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Why It Matters: This decision by OPEC+ comes at a time when the global oil industry is witnessing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45655155/exxon-stock-vs-chevron-the-11-billion-barrel-oil-war-that-could-shake-up-energy-etfs">significant changes</a>. For instance, reports highlighted an ongoing battle between Chevron Corp and Exxon Mobil Corp for a share of one of the world&#8217;s most coveted oil finds in Guyana. This fight, centered around Hess Corp&#8217;s 30% interest in a massive Guyanese oil project, could potentially impact some of the largest energy ETFs available.
Despite the ongoing oil war, the decision to keep output levels steady has led to a surge in oil prices. This could have implications for the wider energy market.
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Shell, Occidental Petroleum And Exxon Mobil Rise In Monday Premarket: What's Going On?

In a corporate cage match, two of the globe&#8217;s most dominant oil titans are fighting it out for a share of one of the world&#8217;s most coveted oil finds: Guyana. But while Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) are in the midst of arbitration, ETF investors may need to hold on tight. This courtroom battle could rock some of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">largest energy ETFs available</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Stakes: Oil, Ego — And An 11 Billion Barrel Bonanza</h1>
Behind the fight is Hess Corp&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) 30% interest in a huge Guyanese oil project, which has roughly 11 billion barrels in projected reserves. Chevron said in 2023 it agreed to buy Hess for $53 billion, a transaction that would put it at the front of the Guyana boom. 
But Exxon, which already <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39479711/exxon-mobil-rakes-in-billions-from-guyana-oil-deal-net-margin-tops-chip-giant-report">co-leads the Guyana project</a>, says it has pre-emptive rights to the stake. Arbitration gets underway in London this week, and sometime in late summer, a panel will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/oil">make a decision</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ETF Fallout: Who&#8217;s Exposed To What?</h1>
The heavy hitters such as Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), iShares U.S. Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYE#NYSE">IYE</a>) and Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VDE#NYSE">VDE</a>) are carrying heavy loads of both Exxon and Chevron, between 35% and 40% combined weighting in each fund.
If either Exxon or Chevron prevails, one can anticipate a pop for these ETFs as the Guyana deal would mean long-term growth assets for the prevailing company.
Hess Corp. is smaller but essential in this saga. ETFs such as iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#BATS">IEO</a>) carry meaningful exposure to Hess, and therefore a front-row seat to either a lucrative M&amp;A payday or a disappointing fizz.
Additionally, merger arbitrage ETFs, such as NYLI Merger Arbitrage ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNA#NYSE">MNA</a>) and ProShares Merger ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRGR#BATS">MRGR</a>), are likely to be betting on the Hess factor already. If the transaction gets delayed or blocked further, one can expect some readjustment.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Beyond the Big Oil Bets</h1>
As Chevron cuts jobs and balances new resources in Kazakhstan and the Gulf of Mexico, it also deals with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/44000386/trump-shuts-down-chevrons-venezuela-oil-permit-tightening-pressure-on-maduro-regime-crude-oil-prices-rise-on-supply-concerns">uncertainty in Venezuela</a>, where an operating license may be withdrawn. Exxon is increasing <a href="https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/locations/guyana/guyana-project-overview">production </a>in Guyana to 1.3 million barrels/day by 2027, greater than North Dakota&#8217;s Bakken Shale.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">One Wrong Move = ETF Domino Effect</h1>
With activist investors watching Exxon and Chevron still under pressure to prove long-term growth, the arbitration&#8217;s outcome could drive major portfolio re-weightings, flows into specific funds or a rise in thematic oil and gas ETFs.
In short, this isn't just a battle over barrels, it's about which ETFs end up doing well and which might need a Band-Aid.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Final Thought</h1>
This Guyana brawl might be happening in a London arbitration chamber, but its aftershocks will be felt through world markets and ETF tickers. For investors, it&#8217;s time to look beyond the barrel and begin peering at the ticker tape.
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Exxon Stock Vs. Chevron: The 11 Billion Barrel Oil War That Could Shake Up Energy ETFs

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Exxon Mobil.
Looking at options history for Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 58% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $271,789 and 9, calls, for a total amount of $1,124,436.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $95.0 to $120.0 for Exxon Mobil over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
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 $95.0 to $120.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Exxon Mobil Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748455276_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$422.4K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$317.5K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$212.5K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.92</td>
<td>$2.91</td>
<td>$2.92</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$89.0K</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>317</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.81</td>
<td>$1.76</td>
<td>$1.77</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$79.2K</td>
<td>16.1K</td>
<td>454</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
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.
<h3>Where Is Exxon Mobil Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 7,344,655, the XOM's price is down by -0.83%, now at $102.67. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 65 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Exxon Mobil</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $120.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho persists with their Neutral rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $124. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Exxon Mobil, targeting a price of $127. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Exxon Mobil, targeting a price of $125. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Sector Perform rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $105. 
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Exxon Mobil Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

ExxonMobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) said on Wednesday it has entered exclusive <a href="https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/locations/european-region/european-newsroom/2025/exxonmobil-france-holding-has-entered-into-exclusive-negotiations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">negotiations to sell</a> its controlling interest in Esso SAF to North Atlantic France SAS, signaling a significant realignment of its business in France.
The deal would transfer ExxonMobil&#8217;s 82.89% stake in the company and is expected to close by the end of 2025.
The proposed transaction also includes ExxonMobil&#8217;s holdings in ExxonMobil Chemical France SAS. The sale price, set at 149.19 euros per share before distributions, is subject to various adjustments related to cash balances, oil inventory value, and interest accruals. Esso SAF may issue up to 63.36 euros per share in pre-sale distributions, further enhancing shareholder returns.
A put option agreement gives North Atlantic the right to acquire the stake pending regulatory clearance and financing. Under the same terms, a mandatory tender offer for the remaining shares is anticipated in early 2026.
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While ExxonMobil plans to divest its equity interest, it will continue supplying crude and licensing the Esso brand under long-term agreements with Esso SAF. Retail operations in France, including about 750 branded sites, are expected to remain active.
The deal ensures job security for roughly 1,350 French employees, including those already affected by a prior redundancy plan. North Atlantic expressed commitment to strengthening Gravenchon&#8217;s role as a core energy hub in France.
Both companies presented the deal as part of a broader strategic shift; ExxonMobil continues to streamline its global footprint, while North Atlantic seeks to expand its energy presence across the Atlantic.
In early May, ExxonMobil <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/05/45284262/exxon-mobil-says-deal-with-japans-marubeni-to-boost-jobs-global-energy-supply" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced</a> a deal with Marubeni to supply 250,000 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia annually from its upcoming Baytown, Texas facility. Marubeni will also take a stake in the project, which aims to support Japan&#8217;s decarbonization using U.S.-produced hydrogen with 98% CO₂ capture.
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Price Action: XOM shares are trading lower by 0.31% to $103.19 at last check Wednesday.
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ExxonMobil To Sell Key French Assets To North Atlantic France

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<ul>
<li>Employees to remain on same employment terms.</li>
<li>Esso brand will remain at retail fuel stations.</li>
<li>Chemical, Lubes and Specialty Products will continue to be marketed in France.</li>
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ExxonMobil To Sell 82.89% Stake In Esso S.A.F. And 100% Of ExxonMobil Chemical France To North Atlantic In Strategic Shift

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with XOM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Exxon Mobil.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 53%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $164,218, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $527,182.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $100.0 to $115.0 for Exxon Mobil over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Exxon Mobil's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Exxon Mobil's significant trades, within a strike price range of $100.0 to $115.0, over the past month.
<h3>Exxon Mobil Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747936973_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$12.23</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$196.3K</td>
<td>691</td>
<td align="right">160</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$52.6K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td align="right">49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>792</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
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.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Exxon Mobil</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 6,128,499, the XOM's price is down by -0.44%, now at $103.2. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 71 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Exxon Mobil</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $122.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Sector Perform rating on Exxon Mobil, which currently sits at a price target of $105. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Neutral rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $124. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $127. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Exxon Mobil, targeting a price of $130. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $125. 
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A Closer Look at Exxon Mobil's Options Market Dynamics

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.34% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.88%. Currently, Exxon Mobil has a market capitalization of $453.44 billion. 
Buying $100 In XOM: If an investor had bought $100 of XOM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $227.66 today based on a price of $104.50 for XOM at the time of writing.
<h3>Exxon Mobil's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747838720_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Exxon Mobil Stock In The Last 5 Years

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with XOM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 27 uncommon options trades for Exxon Mobil.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 44% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $1,931,732, and 18 are calls, for a total amount of $1,049,278.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $50.0 to $125.0 for Exxon Mobil over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Exxon Mobil stands at 5347.47, with a total volume reaching 18,334.00. 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 $50.0 to $125.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Exxon Mobil 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747684866_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.94</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$897.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$695.7K</td>
<td>18.6K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$170.5K</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$12.75</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$128.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$98.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
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.
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
<h3>Current Position of Exxon Mobil</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 10,279,293, the XOM's price is down by -1.69%, now at $106.36. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 74 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Exxon Mobil</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $122.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $125. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $105. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Neutral rating for Exxon Mobil, targeting a price of $124. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $127. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Exxon Mobil

The U.S. and China agreed to de-escalate their trade war by cutting tariffs by 115 percentage points, bringing U.S. duties on Chinese <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45347089/wall-street-rips-higher-as-tariff-truce-halts-us-china-economic-escalation">goods down to 30%.</a>
The announcement sparked a broad-based equity rally, with the S&amp;P 500 climbing back to early March 2025 levels and erasing losses from President Donald Trump's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45355655/magnificent-seven-gain-700b-after-us-china-slash-tariffs-gold-crashes-whats-driving-markets-monday">Liberation Day&#8221; tariff shock.</a>
The improved trade outlook also prompted economists to cut recession odds and upgrade U.S. growth forecasts for the second half of the year.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500 Logs 5 Consecutive Winning Sessions</h3>
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) closed 5% higher for the week, notching five straight sessions in the green.
Semiconductors kept powering higher. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) rose nearly 10% on the week, logging its fourth straight week of gains and delivering its best monthly rally since 2020.
Yet, clean energy stocks – as tracked by the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) – outshined even chipmakers. Solar names surged after Republicans released a better-than-expected tax proposal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/25/05/45381191/first-solar-eyes-best-2-day-rally-since-2013-after-gop-tax-plan-spares-key-clean-energy-credits">on renewable energy credits.</a> Shares of First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) soared 27% for the week, leading the sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump&#8217;s Middle East Blitz Attracts $2 Trillion In Gulf Commitments</h3>
During his Middle East visit, President Trump secured around $2 trillion in trade and investment pledges from Gulf countries.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45390422/trump-unveils-historic-and-transformative-600-billion-saudi-deal-predicts-markets-will-go-a-lot-higher">Saudi Arabia committed $600 billion</a> in deals involving Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Uber Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>).
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45446924/trump-secures-12-trillion-qatar-deal-as-boeing-ge-land-record-orders">Qatar followed with a $1.2 trillion package</a> focused on energy and infrastructure, inking major contracts with GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) and Boeing.
The United Arab Emirates signed a $200 billion deal to import over one million AI chips from Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and other initiatives with Exxon Mobil Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NASDAQ">XOM</a>), Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">UNH In Free Fall, Consumer Inflation Concerns Hit 1980s Levels</h3>
Back on Wall Street, one corporate giant is facing deep losses in what's shaping up to be one of the worst crises in its history. UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) shares nosedived 27% this week, marking the company&#8217;s worst weekly performance since the 2009 financial crisis and extending a five-week losing streak.
CEO Andrew Witty resigned Tuesday citing "personal reasons," while the company suspended 2025 guidance due <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45373368/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-names-new-ceo-suspends-2025-guidance">to surging medical costs</a>. A U.S. Department of Justice criminal probe into alleged fraud in its Medicare Advantage <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45426769/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-over-8-in-after-hours-trading-as-doj-criminal-probe-adds-to-turmoil-after-ceo-shake-up">program worsened investor fears.</a>
On the macro front, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45374267/inflation-eases-in-april-as-trumps-tariffs-dont-push-prices-higher">April inflation data</a> signaled softening price pressures, but retail sales dropped, reflecting consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45435725/tariffs-slow-retail-spending-as-producer-prices-post-sharpest-drop-since-2020">caution amid trade uncertainty</a>. Inflation expectations are also heating up again.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45470155/consumer-sentiment-crashes-to-5-year-lows-as-inflation-fears-reach-1981-levels">University of Michigan's survey</a> showed the weakest sentiment since 2020 as the one-year consumer inflation outlook hit levels last seen in 1981.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart Of The Week: Year-Ahead Consumer Inflation Expectations Have Never Been This High Since Early &#8217;80s</h3>
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US-China Trade Truce, Trump's Middle East Deals Spark Wall Street Rally: This Week In Markets

<a href="https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2025/05/uae/us-framework-advanced-technology-cooperation" title="https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2025/05/uae/us-framework-advanced-technology-cooperation">https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2025/05/uae/us-framework-advanced-technology-cooperation</a>

Trump Secures $200B In New U.S-UAE Deals And Accelerates Previously Committed $1.4T Investment; Boeing And GE Aerospace Secured $14.5B Commitment From Etihad Airways To Invest In 28 American-Made Boeing 787 And 777x Aircraft Powered By GE Engines; Emirates Global Aluminum Will Invest $4B To Develop Primary Aluminum Smelter Project In Oklahoma; Exxon Mobil, Occidental Petroleum, And EOG Resources Are Partnering With The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company For Expanded Oil And Natural Gas Production Valued At $60B

During the pre-market trading session on Thursday, Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) fell 2.56%, Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) declined 2.39%, while Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) fell 1.50% as oil prices saw a considerable drop. This decline is attributed to the potential U.S.-Iran nuclear deal and a sudden increase in U.S. crude oil inventories, triggering concerns of oversupply.
What Happened: Oil prices plunged by more than $2, spurred by the prospects of a nuclear deal between the U.S. and Iran that could result in relaxed sanctions. At the same time, an unexpected rise in U.S. crude oil inventories last week has intensified oversupply worries. U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 3.5 million barrels to 441.8 million last week, contrary to analysts&#8217; expectations of a 1.1 million-barrel decrease, according to the Energy Information Administration, reported Reuters.
Brent crude futures fell $2.48, or 3.75%, to $63.61 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped $2.66, or 4.18%, to $60.53 at 0920 GMT.
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. was nearing a final agreement on a nuclear deal with Iran, stating that Tehran had &#8220;sort of&#8221; agreed to the terms. This came after an Iranian official told NBC News on Wednesday that Iran was prepared to make a deal with the U.S. if economic sanctions were lifted.
 John Evans, analyst at PVM Oil, stated, &#8220;The crude build in the EIA Inventory Report has chased down the prices, and the move is accelerated by what appears to be a cooling of animosity in the US/Iran nuclear negotiations.&#8221;
At the same time, the International Energy Agency raised its average oil demand growth forecast for 2025 to 740,000 barrels per day—an increase of 20,000 bpd from its previous report—citing stronger economic growth projections and lower oil prices as factors driving increased consumption.
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Occidental Petroleum, ExxonMobil, Chevron Fall In Pre-Market As Oil Prices Plunge Amid Trump's US-Iran Nuclear Deal Comments

Piper Sandler analyst Ryan Todd maintains Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $127 to $125.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Exxon Mobil, Lowers Price Target to $125

Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar maintains Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $129 to $124.

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Exxon Mobil, Lowers Price Target to $124

In the wake of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/opec">OPEC+&#8217;s weekend decision</a> to increase oil production quotas, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">energy ETFs are back</a> in the spotlight—some surfing the wave of positive sentiment, others protecting against geopolitical uncertainty. As oil prices surged on the U.S.-UK trade relations and potential resolutions to the U.S.-China tariff war, ETFs tracking oil futures and energy stocks have experienced rising volume and volatility.
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<ol>
<li>United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) The USO is perhaps the most direct play on crude oil prices. It tracks daily price movements of WTI futures. In the past week, USO has climbed in tandem with WTI's 3%+ rally, and daily trading volumes have surged. But with its exposure to short-term futures, the fund is vulnerable to contango risk, a drag on costs that can cut into returns when longer-dated futures are trading at a premium to near-term contracts. Investors are keen to observe whether the OPEC+ production increase smoothes the front of the curve, lowering the drag. </li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>) The XOP ETF provides exposure to a basket of upstream energy companies—those that drill, explore, and produce. With CNX Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNX#NYSE">CNX</a>) and Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) among its holdings, XOP is prone to magnifying the effect of oil price volatility. The ETF advanced more than 3% following the trade deal and production news. That&#8217;s a sign of investor optimism. Exploration companies could gain from stabilized demand and more transparent global trade flows. </li>
<li>ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCO#NYSE">UCO</a>) For the adventurous, UCO offers 2x leveraged exposure to WTI futures&#8217; daily performance. It&#8217;s become popular with short-term speculators attempting to catch news events, such as the OPEC+ output boost or US-Iran nuclear talks. While potentially profitable in robust upswings, UCO can be brutal in reversals, and thus a weapon best reserved for experienced traders. The fund advanced more than 5% on Thursday following the US-UK trade deal.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What&#8217;s Going On Today On The Oil Front?</h2>
As the market prices in the possibility of looser supply conditions from OPEC+ and stronger global trade relationships, oil ETFs sit in the middle of this macroeconomic tug-of-war.
OPEC+ said at the weekend it will raise its oil production quotas, speeding the rollback of previous supply cuts as part of its continuing strategy to balance market recovery with geopolitical necessities. The step, which occurs after April production slipped by a small margin due to stoppages in Venezuela, Iraq, and Libya, as discovered by a Reuters Survey, is a measure of the group&#8217;s faith in the resilience of demand as the trade environment looks up. 
In the meantime, wider macroeconomic mood has been given a significant boost by renewed momentum in global trade diplomacy. The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45293839/trump-starmer-strike-us-uk-trade-deal-steel-cars-beef"> just-announced U.S.-UK trade deal</a>, touted by President Trump as a &#8220;breakthrough,&#8221; is set to cut tariffs on major goods—including a major cut on UK car exports and complete removal of duties on steel and aluminum. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the agreement as a &#8220;catalyst for deeper bilateral trade,&#8221; while U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick put new opportunities for American exporters at $5 billion. The good news precedes a high-stakes meeting between <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45290148/oil-bulls-eye-rebound-as-us-china-talks-spark-hope-yardeni">U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China&#8217;s highest-ranking economic official</a> on May 10 in Switzerland to work out long-standing trade tensions. Collectively, these negotiations are sparking hope that a de-escalation of tariff wars can rekindle world demand, specifically for energy-intensive industries, offering a backstop of support for oil prices and commodity-linked ETFs.
While Citi Research trimmed Brent forecasts to $55 for the next three months, the firm maintained that price levels will stabilize later this year at around $60 per barrel, according to another Reuters report. That is good news for energy-themed ETFs, particularly those with less exposure to futures roll costs and more diversification throughout the oil value chain.
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Oil ETFs Heat Up As OPEC+ Pump-Up, US-UK Trade Deal, China Talks Fuel Rally

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with XOM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for Exxon Mobil.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 15% bullish and 69%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $59,520, and 11 are calls, for a total amount of $405,340.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $80.0 and $115.0 for Exxon Mobil, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
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 $80.0 to $115.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Exxon Mobil Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746716478_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$26.95</td>
<td>$26.3</td>
<td>$26.3</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$65.7K</td>
<td>77</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.53</td>
<td>$1.52</td>
<td>$1.52</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td>7.9K</td>
<td>338</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>719</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>$1.22</td>
<td>$1.22</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$36.6K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>821</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
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.
<h3>Exxon Mobil's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 4,075,132, the price of XOM is up 1.3% at $105.97. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 85 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Exxon Mobil</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $121.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil, which currently sits at a price target of $130. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Scotiabank keeps a Sector Outperform rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $115. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Sector Perform rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $105. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $127. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $131. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In XOM Options

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) on Wednesday inked a long-term offtake deal with Marubeni Corporation.
As per the deal, Marubeni will purchase around 250,000 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia annually from ExxonMobil&#8217;s Baytown, Texas facility.
This <a href="https://investor.exxonmobil.com/company-information/press-releases/detail/1185/marubeni-and-exxonmobils-low-carbon-ammonia-deal-marks">facility</a> is projected to produce near carbon-free hydrogen, capturing approximately 98% of CO2, which will then be used to create low-carbon ammonia.
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ExxonMobil&#8217;s planned facility in Baytown, Texas, is projected to become the world&#8217;s largest of its kind upon its startup. It will have the capacity to produce up to 1 billion cubic feet of near carbon-free hydrogen daily (with approximately 98% of CO2 captured) and over 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia annually. 
The final investment decision for this landmark project is anticipated in 2025, contingent upon favorable government policies and the necessary regulatory approvals.
Additionally, Marubeni has agreed to acquire an ownership stake in ExxonMobil&#8217;s low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility.
Barry Engle, president of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions said, "By using American-produced natural gas we can boost global energy supply, support Japan's decarbonization goals and create jobs at home. Our strong relationship with Marubeni sets the stage for delivering low-carbon ammonia from the U.S. to Japan for years to come.&#8221;
Last week, the company reported first quarter total revenues and other income&nbsp;of $83.1 billion, which missed the consensus of&nbsp;$86.1 billion and adjusted EPS of&nbsp;$1.76,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45164566/exxon-mobil-q1-profit-tops-forecasts-despite-revenue-miss-slashes-costs-by-127-billion-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$1.70</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to XOM via&nbsp;EA Series Trust Strive U.S. Energy ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRLL#NYSE">DRLL</a>) and&nbsp;Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FENY#NYSE">FENY</a>).
Price Action: XOM shares are up 0.62% to $105.26 premarket at the last check on Thursday.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
11:08 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$130.00	Dec 18, 2026	558	4001	2137	897	446	TRADE	BEARISH
11:02 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$130.00	Dec 18, 2026	558	0	1083	0	446	TRADE	BEARISH