Shares of Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL – Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the forty-seven ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have assigned a hold rating, thirty-six have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1-year target price among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $251.72.
Several analysts have issued reports on the company. CLSA began coverage on Oracle in a research report on Monday, July 20th. They set a “hold” rating and a $145.00 target price on the stock. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $240.00 price target (down from $300.00) on shares of Oracle in a report on Wednesday, September 9th. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $225.00 price target on shares of Oracle in a research report on Friday, September 11th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Oracle from $207.00 to $210.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, September 4th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn decreased their price objective on Oracle from $155.00 to $110.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 20th.
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Institutional Investors Weigh In On Oracle
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC increased its position in shares of Oracle by 0.8% in the second quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 14,680,278 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $2,151,395,000 after acquiring an additional 123,294 shares in the last quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC lifted its holdings in shares of Oracle by 8.6% during the 4th quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 14,539,366 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock valued at $2,815,242,000 after acquiring an additional 1,148,698 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Oracle by 3.0% during the 1st quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 13,251,059 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock valued at $1,949,363,000 after acquiring an additional 384,984 shares in the last quarter. Amundi boosted its position in Oracle by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 9,878,184 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $1,447,648,000 after purchasing an additional 144,087 shares during the period. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in Oracle by 1.7% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 8,586,492 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $1,262,827,000 after purchasing an additional 147,048 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 42.44% of the company’s stock.
Oracle Price Performance
Shares of ORCL opened at $137.48 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89, a quick ratio of 1.17 and a current ratio of 1.17. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $146.25 and a 200-day moving average price of $159.00. Oracle has a fifty-two week low of $114.50 and a fifty-two week high of $322.54. The stock has a market capitalization of $415.70 billion, a PE ratio of 21.55, a PEG ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 1.78.
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, September 10th. The enterprise software provider reported $1.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.74 by $0.18. The company had revenue of $19.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.13 billion. Oracle had a net margin of 26.36% and a return on equity of 48.85%. Oracle’s revenue was up 29.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.47 earnings per share. Oracle has set its Q2 2027 guidance at 1.850-1.930 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 8.100-8.100 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Oracle will post 6.69 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Oracle Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 9th will be paid a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 9th. Oracle’s payout ratio is 31.35%.
More Oracle News
Here are the key news stories impacting Oracle this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Oracle reportedly has roughly $664 billion in contracted or committed business, including major AI infrastructure agreements. Bulls view this backlog as evidence of substantial long-term demand and believe the recent selloff may be creating a contrarian buying opportunity. Oracle Has $664B Lined Up. The Market Wants Cash First
- Positive Sentiment: An Oracle director reportedly bought shares during the decline, a potential confidence signal from an insider. The company is also taking steps to keep AI data-center projects moving, which could help it meet customer commitments and avoid penalties. Oracle Stock Swings on OpenAI Numbers as a Director Buys the Dip
- Neutral Sentiment: Oracle is reportedly trucking in natural gas because pipeline and permitting delays are slowing some AI data-center construction. The workaround may protect the delivery schedule, but it also highlights the operational complexity and infrastructure constraints surrounding the expansion. Oracle Is Trucking In Natural Gas to Keep Its AI Data Centers on Schedule
- Neutral Sentiment: Some investors argue Oracle’s backlog is being undervalued, while others are focusing on the company’s debt-funded AI buildout. Comparisons with Broadcom have increased scrutiny of Oracle’s balance sheet, capital spending and financing needs. Broadcom Versus Oracle: Whose AI Chip Debt Financing Scheme Looks Worse?
- Negative Sentiment: Reports that OpenAI’s annualized revenue is near $50 billion, below some earlier expectations, have raised concerns about OpenAI’s valuation and whether its growth can support Oracle’s reported roughly $300 billion contract. Investors fear that weaker-than-expected AI customer economics could delay Oracle’s cash-flow payoff. Why Is Oracle Stock Falling on Monday?
- Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking across AI stocks has intensified the pressure, while investors increasingly want proof of cash generation rather than headline contract values. This concern is weighing on Oracle even though its latest reported revenue and earnings beat consensus estimates. OpenAI’s Revenue Scare Could Be a Big Opportunity for Investors
Oracle Company Profile
Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) is a global technology company that develops enterprise software, cloud services and related hardware. Its offerings help businesses manage databases, applications, data, infrastructure and other core information-technology operations.
The company is best known for its Oracle Database, along with cloud-based infrastructure and platform services. Oracle also provides enterprise applications for functions such as finance, human resources, supply-chain management, customer experience and industry-specific operations.
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