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ORCL·Oracle Corporation

$130.60
-12.60 (-8.80%)
After Hours
High
$143.88
Open
$140.00
Market Cap
421.12B
52W High
$322.54
Low
$129.23
P. Close
$130.60
P/E
22.26
52W Low
$114.50
Fwd P/E
13.02
DailyIQ Est.
$265.71
Inst. Ownership
23.1%
Short Interest
1.64%
Days to Cover
1.5
Div. Yield
1.40%
Next Ex-Div
~Jan 8
Div. Growth
11+ yrs
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Sep 10, 2026New outlook issued · tone -3.2 vs prior release · 45 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
3
BEARISH
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
On Oct 13, Oracle confirmed that Bloom Energy would remain the primary electricity provider for its Project Jupiter AI data center campus in New Mexico, a move that analysts said signals growing market acceptance of Oracle’s data‑center operations. The announcement came ahead of Bloom Energy’s Q3 earnings release and was followed by a modest lift in Bloom Energy’s share price, reflecting the market’s favorable reception. On the same day, Oracle urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to expedite approval of the 17.8‑mile Green Chile natural‑gas pipeline, which is essential to supply 400 million cubic feet of gas daily to power the campus’s microgrid that relies on Bloom Energy fuel cells. Oracle noted that regulatory delays threaten the project’s February 2027 start date, which has already slipped from an initial August target after local opposition forced a reroute onto federal land. The company’s appeal highlights the risk of further delays and the potential impact on the data center’s operational timeline.
LOW TARGET
$110 -15.7%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$238 +82.3%
19 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$400 +206.4%
29 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$110.00 - $400.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
15/24/9/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$265.71 (+103.5%)
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
ORCL
Description
Oracle Corporation is a global technology provider specializing in enterprise-level software and cloud services. The company's core value lies in its comprehensive suite of cloud applications, including offerings for enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM), and human capital management (HCM), alongside industry-specific solutions and the NetSuite suite. Oracle's competitive advantage is further bolstered by its robust infrastructure technologies, such as the Oracle Database, and its cloud-based compute, storage, and networking capabilities. Beyond software, Oracle also offers hardware products, including engineered systems and servers, as well as related support services, catering to diverse industries, government entities, and educational institutions through direct and indirect channels. Founded in 1977, Oracle maintains its headquarters in Austin, Texas.
Bought (1Y)
25,000 shares
$3.5M
Sold (1Y)
698,560 shares
$107.5M
RUSCKOWSKI STEPHEN H-
Buy25,000 shares2026-09-29
Sicilia Michael D.Chief Executive Officer
Sell22,562 shares2026-09-22
Smith MariaEVP, Chief Accounting Officer
Sell2,631 shares2026-09-22
HENLEY JEFFREYVice Chairman
Tax Withholding14,462 shares2026-09-21
HENLEY JEFFREYVice Chairman
Tax Withholding5,884 shares2026-09-21
75/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
36.1%
Net Margin
25.4%
Revenue CAGR
6.3%
Current Ratio
1.12x
Debt / Equity
3.22x
Return on Equity
40.2%
Earnings Summary
Oracle Corporation, a global technology provider founded in 1977, specializes in enterprise software and cloud services, offering a comprehensive suite of applications for ERP, SCM, and HCM, alongside infrastructure technologies such as the Oracle Database and engineered systems. Operating within the technology sector’s software‑infrastructure industry, Oracle has positioned itself as a key player in cloud and AI services. In the most recent quarters, Oracle’s earnings displayed a mixed trajectory: Q1 2025 EPS of $1.47 slightly missed the $1.49012 estimate while revenue reached $14.13 billion; Q2 2025 EPS of $1.70 beat the $1.64453 estimate with revenue of $15.90 billion, indicating a revenue acceleration of roughly 12% from Q1. Q3 2025 saw EPS at $1.47 again below the $1.47912 estimate and revenue of $14.93 billion, a decline of about 6% from Q2; Q4 2025 EPS of $2.26 surpassed the $1.63720 estimate and revenue of $16.06 billion, a 7% increase from Q3. The pattern of beating estimates in two of the last four quarters, with revenue growth in Q2 and Q4, suggests a volatile but upward‑trending earnings profile. Historically, Oracle has maintained a YoY revenue growth rate hovering around 5–8% over the past few years, with EPS growth lagging behind due to higher operating costs; the company has consistently beat revenue estimates in three of the last five quarters while missing EPS in two, reflecting a recurring theme of revenue strength amid margin pressure. Recent news highlights a regulatory ruling that triggered a 2.45‑gigawatt project, prompting Oracle to adopt a stopgap solution that may increase operating expenses and headwind its AI‑driven services; meanwhile, the company announced a $0.50 per share dividend and reported that its Project Jupiter AI data center in New Mexico remains on schedule, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns and AI infrastructure expansion.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.35$1.61$1.86$2.12$2.38Q3'25Q4'25Q3'26Q4'26Q1'27Q2'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'27$1.89 - -
Q1'27$1.74$1.92+10.4%
Q4'26$1.96$2.11+7.5%
Q3'26$1.74$1.79+3.1%
Q4'25$1.64$2.26+38.0%
Q3'25$1.48$1.47-0.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$13.9B$16.1B$18.3B$20.6B$22.8BQ3'25Q4'25Q3'26Q4'26Q1'27Q2'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'27$21.8B - -
Q1'27$19.5B$19.3B-0.9%
Q4'26$19.5B$19.2B-1.5%
Q3'26$17.3B$17.2B-0.4%
Q4'25 - $16.1B -
Q3'25 - $14.9B -

Market Data

ORCL Stock Snapshot

BEARISH3/100
$130.32−$0.28 (0.2%)
Market cap
421.12B
P/E ratio
22.3
Day range
$129.23 – $143.88
News sentiment
50/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$237.97 (+82.6%)
Consensus
Buy · 50 analysts
52-week range+13.8% off low · -59.6% from high
$114.50$322.54
Price $130.32 DailyIQ Est. $265.71

ORCL's technical picture is under pressure, with momentum working against price. Positioning shifts among large allocators, not retail flow, set the tone for a name this size.

Behaviour On Record

What ORCL's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
44.7% 87th pct
Below its peak
-57.2%
vs 200-day average
-11.3%
Up days (1y)
44%

Oracle Corporation is currently running 44.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against ORCL's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 87th percentile — elevated for this stock, against a typical reading of 23.0%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

ORCL is trading -57.2% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -17.9%, and the deepest was -46.4% in 2025. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -11.3% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 11th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year ORCL closed higher on 44% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, ORCL finished the month higher 9 of 14 times, with a median return of +1.7% and an average of +1.8%. Its strongest month historically has been May at +4.5% on average, its weakest December at -2.0%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: ORCL has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 64 of 3,269 sessions (2.0% of the time), with the largest gaps running +8.2% and -5.4%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, ORCL moved an average of 3.5% in the session after earnings, closing higher 1 of those 3 times, with a median move of -1.4% and a largest of -7.2%.

All figures computed from 3,270 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against ORCL's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of ORCL's sector?

Oracle Corporation sits in the Software sector, currently ranked 5th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (weakening). Within its narrower Software industry group, ORCL ranks 3rd of 15 tracked industries, weakening.

Sector rank
#5 of 12
Sector state
Weakening
Sector rotation score
73
Industry rank
#3 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for ORCL?

CallsPuts

For Oracle Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.85), with at-the-money implied volatility around 62.5%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±4.4% move by that expiry — a range of about $124.65–$136.19.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.85
ATM implied volatility
62.5%
Total open interest
353,415
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±4.4% ($124.65–$136.19)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on ORCL?

Citizens most recently reiterated its rating on Oracle Corporation to Market Outperform on Oct 2, 2026 with a price target of $285. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Citizens — Market Outperform
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 2, 2026CitizensReiteratedMarket Outperform$285
Sep 14, 2026Freedom BrokerMaintainedBuy$210 → $205
Sep 14, 2026Argus ResearchReiteratedBuy$225
Sep 11, 2026StifelMaintainedBuy$220 → $200
Sep 11, 2026TD CowenReiteratedBuy$240
Sep 11, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$245 → $250
Sep 11, 2026DA DavidsonMaintainedBuy$225
Sep 11, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedSector Perform$190 → $165
Sep 11, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$250 → $252
Sep 11, 2026GuggenheimReiteratedBuy$400
Sep 11, 2026BMO CapitalMaintainedOutperform$220 → $195
Sep 11, 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratedEqual-Weight$175

Earnings Release, Scored

What did Oracle Corporation's latest earnings release say?

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

New outlook issued
Tone80.3/ 100-3.2 vs prior release
Hedging words0.00per 100 words-0.18 vs prior release
Tone, last 2 releasesScale 50–89

Most important lines

  1. 1

    Oracle booked more than $30 billion of additional AI cloud contracts in Q1 increasing its RPO to $664 billion.

    New this quarter
  2. 2

    Record Q1 Total Revenues up 30% in USD and constant currency to $19.3 billion.

    New this quarter
  3. 3

    Total quarterly revenues increased 30% to $19.3 billion, reflecting strong execution in our infrastructure business, with the delivery of 850MW additional datacenter capacity.

    New this quarter

Peers & ETF holders

ORCL peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

50/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Oracle confirmed Bloom Energy as the primary electricity provider for its Project Jupiter AI data center campus in New Mexico, reinforcing the company’s role in a key energy service agreement with El Paso Electric. The announcement came ahead of Bloom Energy’s Q3 earnings release, providing a positive signal to investors. Analysts noted the reaffirmation as a sign of growing market acceptance for Oracle’s data center operations. The news was followed by a modest share price lift for Bloom Energy, reflecting the market’s favorable reception.
What did this article say?
Oracle Corporation urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to accelerate approval of the 17.8‑mile Green Chile natural gas pipeline, citing regulatory delays that threaten the launch of its Project Jupiter data center campus in New Mexico. The pipeline is essential to supply 400 million cubic feet of gas daily to power the campus’s microgrid, which relies on Bloom Energy fuel cells for off‑grid electricity. The project’s start date has already slipped to February 2027 from an initial August target, after local opposition forced a reroute onto federal land. Oracle’s appeal highlights the risk of further delays and the potential impact on the data center’s operational timeline.
What did this article say?
Oracle Corp. issued a force majeure notice to the developer of its Project Jupiter AI campus in New Mexico after a natural gas pipeline delay. The notice cites the pipeline’s delayed start as a potential stall in the 2.45‑gigawatt campus, which could postpone rent payments. Bloomberg reported that the pipeline’s start date slipped to February 1, 2027, and that Oracle’s warning could affect the campus’s opening schedule. The announcement coincided with a 5.5% drop in Oracle shares, reflecting market concern over the operational risk. The move signals a tangible operational headwind for Oracle’s AI expansion plans.
What did this article say?
Oracle’s five‑year credit‑default swap spread widened sharply, signaling heightened perceived credit risk. The widening spread coincided with a noticeable decline in Oracle’s share price, reflecting investor concern over the company’s recent capital expenditures and debt levels. The market’s reaction contrasts with Nvidia, whose CDS spread and stock price remained stable, underscoring Oracle’s relative vulnerability in the AI‑driven sector. This development suggests a potential short‑term headwind for Oracle’s valuation and investor sentiment.
What did this article say?
Oracle founder and current CTO Larry Ellison owns 1.158 billion shares, representing 38.2% of the company, according to the 2026 proxy statement released in late September 2026. The shares were valued at approximately $157 billion based on an early‑October share price of $135.69. Ellison remains the largest individual shareholder, with no other executive or individual approaching his stake. The article details how Ellison accumulated this position and notes its significance for Oracle’s ownership structure. No material operational or financial developments are reported beyond the ownership disclosure.
What did this article say?
Oracle’s share price fell 30% in the week, while Cisco rose 49%. Analysts noted that, despite the price decline, Oracle’s dividend yield remains higher than Cisco’s, giving dividend-focused investors a slight advantage. The comparison highlights Oracle’s stronger cash flow generation and dividend sustainability relative to Cisco’s growth trajectory.
What did this article say?
Oracle Corp. announced that its Project Jupiter AI data center in New Mexico is on schedule, alleviating concerns over infrastructure delays. The company also unveiled Fusion Claw, an AI execution platform, and new agentic AI tools for financial institutions, expanding its AI product portfolio. Mizuho upgraded Oracle to its top pick for October, maintaining a $320 price target, while the company projected a $638 billion AI cloud backlog to support 35% annual revenue growth through fiscal 2030. These developments contributed to a 5% rally in Oracle’s shares on Friday.
What did this article say?
Oracle stock fell 5.5% on October 9 after a surge in options trading, with heavy volume in October $145 calls. The activity included large multi‑leg trades that appeared to be vertical spreads, suggesting a bearish sentiment among traders. The bearish call spreads outweighed bullish ones, indicating a short‑term negative outlook for the stock. The move reflects market sentiment rather than a fundamental change in Oracle’s business prospects.

Technical Analysis

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3
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $105.20B combined position · 17 adding, 8 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy174,802,0845.92%$34.07B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy145,353,6874.92%$21.30B2026-08-07
Capital Research Global Investors▲ Buy39,746,2371.35%$5.82B2026-08-12
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy39,248,9591.33%$5.73B2026-08-12
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy30,551,1961.03%$4.48B2026-08-13
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy26,025,9090.88%$3.81B2026-08-13
Norges Bank▲ Buy25,002,5530.85%$3.66B2026-08-12
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy23,954,0120.81%$3.51B2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell22,899,9050.78%$3.38B2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy21,280,0080.72%$3.12B2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell18,761,3050.64%$2.75B2026-08-13
Loomis Sayles & Co L P▼ Sell16,698,3610.57%$2.45B2026-08-14
Fisher Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy13,261,4510.45%$1.94B2026-08-04
Janus Henderson Group plc▼ Sell12,046,4140.41%$1.75B2026-05-18
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy7,764,5190.26%$1.14B2026-08-14
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell5,431,3120.18%$795.96M2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy5,275,7970.18%$773.17M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▼ Sell4,913,1780.17%$720.03M2026-08-03
AllianceBernstein L.P.▲ Buy4,864,2220.16%$715.58M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy4,756,0290.16%$697.00M2026-09-02
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▼ Sell4,119,4420.14%$603.71M2026-08-13
Polen Capital Management LLC▼ Sell3,574,2590.12%$523.81M2026-08-04
Wellington Management Group LLP▲ Buy3,436,3410.12%$503.60M2026-08-14
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▲ Buy3,410,5800.12%$499.82M2026-08-14
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy3,036,2230.10%$444.96M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:43.68M sh bought ($6.40B)12.08M sh sold ($1.78B)net +31.60M sh (+$4.62B)
Congressional Trading Activity
25 disclosed trades · ~$463.0K est. traded value · 10 buys, 15 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Sheldon WhitehouseSenateRI▼ Sell$15K - $50K2026-05-072026-06-02
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$15K - $50K2026-03-272026-07-21
Jared MoskowitzHouseFL23▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-03-232026-04-30
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-02-242026-03-09
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-01-302026-02-13
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-12-242026-01-12
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-12-192026-01-12
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-11-182025-12-15
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-312025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-172025-11-18
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-10-072026-08-05
Cleo FieldsHouseLA06▲ Buy$15K - $50K2025-09-232025-09-30
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-232025-10-10
Cleo FieldsHouseLA06▲ Buy$15K - $50K2025-09-182025-09-30
Cleo FieldsHouseLA06▲ Buy$50K - $100K2025-09-172025-09-30
Thomas H. KeanHouseNJ07▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-152025-10-14
Thomas H. KeanHouseNJ07▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-09-122025-10-14
John BoozmanSenateAR▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-122025-10-10
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-08-052025-09-12
Ritchie John TorresHouseNY15▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-07-112025-08-20
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-06-172025-08-13
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-05-122025-06-22
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▲ Buy$15K - $50K2025-05-082025-06-22