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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$105.61 -2.75 (-2.54%)
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Exxon Mobil Short Interest Data

Exxon Mobil (XOM) has a short interest of 41.71 million shares, representing 0.95% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -2.80% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.4, indicating that it would take 2.4 days of the average trading volume of 15.86 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
41,710,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
42,910,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-2.80%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$4.30 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.4 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
4,325,293,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.95%
Today's Trading Volume
20,341,313 shares
Average Trading Volume
15,862,867 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
128%
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Exxon Mobil Short Interest History

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/202541,710,000 shares $4.30 billion -2.8%0.9%2.4 $103.08
3/31/202542,910,000 shares $5.11 billion -7.2%1.0%2.5 $119.09
3/15/202546,260,000 shares $5.18 billion -1.8%1.1%2.9 $111.98
2/28/202547,110,000 shares $5.24 billion +12.0%1.1%2.9 $111.33
2/15/202542,080,000 shares $4.55 billion +5.5%1.0%2.7 $108.17
1/31/202539,900,000 shares $4.26 billion +2.1%N/A2.6 $106.82
1/15/202539,090,000 shares $4.36 billion -2.8%N/A2.6 $111.44
12/31/202440,220,000 shares $4.33 billion -11.1%N/A2.8 $107.57
12/15/202445,250,000 shares $5.02 billion +10.0%N/A3 $110.84
11/30/202441,120,000 shares $4.85 billion -1.1%N/A2.8 $117.96
11/15/202441,580,000 shares $4.96 billion -7.9%N/A2.9 $119.35
10/31/202445,140,000 shares $5.27 billion +9.4%N/A3.2 $116.71
10/15/202441,270,000 shares $4.97 billion +6.3%N/A3 $120.37
9/30/202438,840,000 shares $4.55 billion -11.0%N/A2.7 $117.21
9/15/202443,660,000 shares $4.85 billion -1.1%N/A3.1 $111.15
8/31/202444,140,000 shares $5.21 billion +12.3%N/A3 $117.94
8/15/202439,290,000 shares $4.66 billion +2.5%N/A2.6 $118.73
7/31/202438,340,000 shares $4.55 billion +8.2%N/A2.5 $118.63
7/15/202435,430,000 shares $4.08 billion -15.8%N/A2.1 $115.24
6/30/202442,100,000 shares $4.85 billion -3.1%N/A2.4 $115.12
6/15/202443,440,000 shares $4.74 billion +8.1%N/A2.4 $109.11
5/31/202440,200,000 shares $4.72 billion +5.7%N/A2.3 $117.33
5/15/202438,020,000 shares $4.51 billion -65.2%N/A2.1 $118.62
4/30/2024109,240,000 shares $12.91 billion +2.5%N/A5.9 $118.22
4/15/2024106,530,000 shares $12.75 billion +1.6%2.7%6 $119.68
3/31/2024104,820,000 shares $12.18 billion -3.9%2.7%5.8 $116.24
3/15/2024109,060,000 shares $12.14 billion +2.5%2.8%5.9 $111.30
2/29/2024106,450,000 shares $11.13 billion +10.6%2.7%5.4 $104.52
2/15/202496,250,000 shares $9.99 billion +3.0%2.4%4.7 $103.75
1/31/202493,440,000 shares $9.61 billion +7.3%2.3%4.6 $102.81
1/15/202487,080,000 shares $8.70 billion +6.1%2.2%4.2 $99.95
12/31/202382,050,000 shares $8.20 billion +4.8%2.1%3.7 $99.98
12/15/202378,270,000 shares $7.90 billion +18.0%2.0%3.6 $100.90
11/30/202366,360,000 shares $6.82 billion +4.2%1.7%3.2 $102.80
11/15/202363,700,000 shares $6.60 billion -10.6%1.6%3.4 $103.68
10/31/202371,280,000 shares $7.54 billion +23.8%1.8%3.9 $105.85
10/15/202357,570,000 shares $6.33 billion +29.6%1.5%3.4 $109.87
9/30/202344,430,000 shares $5.22 billion -0.4%1.1%2.8 $117.58
9/15/202344,590,000 shares $5.20 billion +16.4%1.1%2.9 $116.72
8/31/202338,310,000 shares $4.26 billion +10.6%1.0%2.5 $111.19
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8/15/202334,650,000 shares $3.75 billion +3.3%0.9%2.2 $108.16
7/31/202333,530,000 shares $3.60 billion +16.5%0.8%2.1 $107.24
7/15/202328,790,000 shares $2.91 billion +9.0%0.7%1.8 $100.94
6/30/202326,410,000 shares $2.83 billion -23.4%N/A1.8 $107.27
6/15/202334,460,000 shares $3.65 billion +0.2%0.9%2.3 $105.89
5/31/202334,410,000 shares $3.52 billion +2.7%0.9%2.1 $102.18
5/15/202333,520,000 shares $3.52 billion -17.4%0.8%2.1 $105.07
4/30/202340,580,000 shares $4.80 billion +7.3%1.0%2.5 $118.34
4/15/202337,820,000 shares $4.39 billion +7.4%0.9%2.3 $116.05
3/31/202335,230,000 shares $3.86 billion +0.2%0.9%2.1 $109.66
3/15/202335,150,000 shares $3.57 billion +8.3%0.9%2.1 $101.62
2/28/202332,450,000 shares $3.57 billion +2.8%0.8%2 $109.91
2/15/202331,580,000 shares $3.67 billion -7.7%0.8%1.9 $116.07
1/31/202334,200,000 shares $3.97 billion -8.8%N/A2 $116.01
1/15/202337,510,000 shares $4.24 billion +14.6%0.9%2.1 $113.15
12/30/202232,730,000 shares $3.61 billion -20.0%0.8%1.8 $110.30
12/15/202240,900,000 shares $4.31 billion -11.6%1.0%2.1 $105.44
11/30/202246,240,000 shares $5.15 billion +12.1%1.1%2.4 $111.34
11/15/202241,240,000 shares $4.71 billion -8.7%N/A2.2 $114.13
10/31/202245,170,000 shares $5.01 billion +8.7%1.1%2.3 $110.81
10/15/202241,540,000 shares $4.12 billion +17.8%1.0%2.1 $99.19
9/30/202235,250,000 shares $3.08 billion -9.6%0.9%1.8 $87.31
9/15/202238,970,000 shares $3.70 billion -2.7%0.9%1.9 $94.83
8/31/202240,030,000 shares $3.83 billion +24.2%N/A1.8 $95.59
8/15/202232,230,000 shares $2.98 billion -11.4%0.8%1.3 $92.32
7/31/202236,380,000 shares $3.53 billion -3.0%0.9%1.4 $96.93
7/15/202237,520,000 shares $3.17 billion -4.4%0.9%1.3 $84.54
6/30/202239,260,000 shares $3.36 billion -9.6%N/A1.3 $85.64
6/15/202243,420,000 shares $4.12 billion -14.4%N/A1.5 $94.89
5/31/202250,710,000 shares $4.87 billion +44.9%N/A1.7 $96.00
5/15/202235,000,000 shares $3.11 billion -4.6%0.8%1.1 $88.86
4/30/202236,690,000 shares $3.13 billion +13.5%0.9%1.1 $85.25
4/15/202232,330,000 shares $2.84 billion -0.3%0.8%1 $87.83
3/31/202232,410,000 shares $2.68 billion -18.8%N/A1 $82.59
3/15/202239,890,000 shares $3.08 billion +7.1%N/A1.2 $77.22
2/28/202237,230,000 shares $2.92 billion -23.3%N/A1.2 $78.42
2/15/202248,520,000 shares $3.78 billion +6.2%N/A1.8 $77.99
1/31/202245,710,000 shares $3.47 billion +5.7%N/A1.8 $75.96
1/15/202243,240,000 shares $3.11 billion +19.9%N/A2 $71.87
12/31/202136,050,000 shares $2.21 billion -2.1%N/A1.8 $61.19
12/15/202136,820,000 shares $2.26 billion +2.5%N/A1.7 $61.27
11/30/202135,910,000 shares $2.15 billion -8.4%N/A1.7 $59.84
11/15/202139,210,000 shares $2.52 billion -1.9%N/A1.9 $64.37
10/29/202139,960,000 shares $2.58 billion -0.1%N/A1.9 $64.47
10/15/202140,000,000 shares $2.50 billion -5.9%N/A1.9 $62.59
9/30/202142,520,000 shares $2.50 billion +7.6%N/A2 $58.82
9/15/202139,520,000 shares $2.23 billion -4.1%N/A2 $56.42
8/31/202141,210,000 shares $2.25 billion +13.3%N/A2 $54.52
8/13/202136,370,000 shares $2.06 billion +9.5%N/A1.7 $56.77
7/30/202133,220,000 shares $1.91 billion +1.3%N/A1.5 $57.57
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7/15/202132,800,000 shares $1.93 billion -5.6%N/A1.4 $58.95
6/30/202134,760,000 shares $2.19 billion -8.8%N/A1.5 $63.08
6/15/202138,120,000 shares $2.45 billion -3.5%N/A1.6 $64.33
5/28/202139,490,000 shares $2.31 billion +7.5%N/A1.5 $58.37
5/14/202136,730,000 shares $2.18 billion -18.5%N/A1.3 $59.30
4/30/202145,060,000 shares $2.66 billion -7.1%N/A1.6 $58.94
4/15/202148,510,000 shares $2.78 billion -0.7%N/A1.7 $57.32
3/31/202148,870,000 shares $2.77 billion -24.0%N/A1.6 $56.69
3/15/202164,290,000 shares $3.98 billion +18.2%N/A2.1 $61.97
2/26/202154,380,000 shares $3.03 billion +14.4%N/A1.8 $55.76
2/12/202147,520,000 shares $2.37 billion +1.1%1.1%1.6 $49.84
1/29/202147,020,000 shares $2.17 billion +6.4%1.1%1.5 $46.06
1/15/202144,210,000 shares $2.22 billion +0.3%1.1%1.4 $50.31
12/31/202044,060,000 shares $1.83 billion -1.3%1.0%1.4 $41.60
12/15/202044,630,000 shares $1.88 billion -5.8%1.1%1.5 $42.22
11/30/202047,360,000 shares $1.90 billion -6.9%1.1%1.5 $40.19
10/30/202050,510,000 shares $1.67 billion +8.4%1.2%1.8 $32.97
10/15/202046,590,000 shares $1.59 billion +4.0%1.1%1.9 $34.15
9/30/202044,810,000 shares $1.54 billion +6.4%1.1%1.9 $34.33
9/15/202042,120,000 shares $1.53 billion -7.7%N/A1.8 $36.27
8/31/202045,640,000 shares $1.82 billion +9.2%1.1%2 $39.94
8/14/202041,800,000 shares $1.81 billion -13.9%1.0%1.9 $43.20
7/31/202048,550,000 shares $2.04 billion -7.9%1.2%2.1 $42.08
7/15/202052,700,000 shares $2.35 billion -0.7%1.3%2.2 $44.63
6/30/202053,070,000 shares $2.37 billion -10.2%1.3%2 $44.72
6/15/202059,080,000 shares $2.79 billion -2.5%N/A1.9 $47.14
5/29/202060,610,000 shares $2.76 billion +1.5%1.4%1.6 $45.47
5/15/202059,700,000 shares $2.51 billion +1.5%1.4%1.5 $42.00
4/30/202058,830,000 shares $2.73 billion -0.8%1.4%1.5 $46.47

XOM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Exxon Mobil's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Exxon Mobil shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, investors have sold 41,710,000 shares of XOM short. 0.95% of Exxon Mobil's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Exxon Mobil's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Exxon Mobil?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. XOM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Exxon Mobil's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Exxon Mobil?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Exxon Mobil: Total Clarity Wealth Management Inc., Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, SG Americas Securities LLC, IMC Chicago LLC, Portside Wealth Group LLC, Portside Wealth Group LLC, CenterStar Asset Management LLC, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, CTC LLC, Wolverine Trading LLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Torno Capital LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Man Group plc, Nomura Holdings Inc., Maven Securities LTD, LMR Partners LLP, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Group One Trading LLC, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., Family Management Corp, D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Cresset Asset Management LLC, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Centiva Capital LP, Capstone Investment Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, Balyasny Asset Management L.P., Bank of America Corp DE, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, ADAPT Investment Managers SA, Jane Street Group LLC, Lido Advisors LLC, Optiver Holding B.V., Tudor Investment Corp ET AL, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Yaupon Capital Management LP, Susquehanna International Group LLP, Hsbc Holdings PLC, HAP Trading LLC, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., Marshall Wace LLP, PEAK6 LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Barclays PLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Capula Management Ltd, Wells Fargo & Company MN, ExodusPoint Capital Management LP, One River Asset Management LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., LPL Financial LLC, Simplex Trading LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Delta Accumulation LLC, Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC, Raymond James Financial Inc., NINE MASTS CAPITAL Ltd, Garda Capital Partners LP, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Wolverine Asset Management LLC, Gladius Capital Management LP, Belvedere Trading LLC, and Genus Capital Management Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Exxon Mobil?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 0.95% of Exxon Mobil's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Exxon Mobil's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Exxon Mobil saw a decrease in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 41,710,000 shares, a decrease of 2.8% from the previous total of 42,910,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

How does Exxon Mobil's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.95% of Exxon Mobil's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "energy" compare to Exxon Mobil: Chevron Co. (3.53%), Hess Co. (2.65%), Occidental Petroleum Co. (3.82%), Murphy Oil Co. (15.38%), ConocoPhillips (1.45%), BP p.l.c. (0.42%), Equinor ASA (0.78%), Suncor Energy Inc. (0.94%), Marathon Petroleum Co. (2.67%), Phillips 66 (3.27%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($21.71 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.48 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($8.92 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.86 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($3.86 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($3.72 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($3.47 billion), AppLovin Co. ($2.64 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($2.46 billion), and The Kroger Co. ($2.33 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Exxon Mobil stock?

Short selling XOM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Exxon Mobil as its price is falling. XOM shares are trading down $0.26 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against Exxon Mobil?

A short squeeze for Exxon Mobil occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of XOM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Exxon Mobil's short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including XOM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2025.



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