ORCL

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Oracle Corporation

Q: What does Oracle Corporation do?

Oracle provides enterprise software and cloud infrastructure services, including database management systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP), human capital management (HCM), and customer experience applications. The company has transitioned from on-premise software licensing to cloud-based subscription revenue, offering Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Oracle competes in cloud databases, application suites for large enterprises, and increasingly in AI workload infrastructure, leveraging its database heritage to attract enterprise customers.

Q: Is ORCL stock a good investment?

Oracle benefits from sticky enterprise software relationships and recurring cloud subscription revenue, which provides predictable cash flow. The stock trades at a moderate P/E with strong free cash flow supporting buybacks and dividends. Risks include intense competition from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, slower migration from on-premise to cloud than competitors, and execution challenges in AI infrastructure. Legacy database license revenue is declining as customers shift to cloud-native alternatives.

Q: Who are Oracle Corporation's main competitors?

Oracle competes with Microsoft Azure in enterprise cloud applications and databases, Amazon Web Services in cloud infrastructure, SAP in ERP software, Salesforce in customer relationship management, and Google Cloud in database and analytics. Specialized competitors like Snowflake and Databricks challenge Oracle in cloud data platforms, while ServiceNow competes in enterprise workflow automation.

Q: Does Oracle Corporation pay dividends?

Oracle initiated its dividend in 2009 and has increased it annually since then, reflecting strong cash generation from software maintenance and cloud subscriptions. The company maintains a modest payout ratio, balancing dividends with aggressive share buybacks that reduce share count and boost earnings per share. Oracle's capital allocation emphasizes returning cash to shareholders while investing in cloud infrastructure to compete with hyperscale cloud providers.

Q: What is ORCL's stock price today?

ORCL last closed at $147.09, down 4.70% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $118.86 and a high of $345.72. The current price represents 12% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.

Q: What do Wall Street analysts say about ORCL?

Among 50 analysts covering ORCL, the consensus rating is Strong Buy — 38 rate it a buy, 11 hold, and 1 sell. The average price target sits at $156.16, implying 6% upside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.

Q: Is Oracle Corporation profitable?

Oracle Corporation generated $58.32B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $12.64B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 21.7% is strong by most industry standards.

Q: What is ORCL's P/E ratio?

ORCL trades at a P/E ratio of 29.48 on trailing earnings of $5.32 per share. That's roughly in line with the broader market average of ~20-25x. Comparing this multiple against Technology sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.

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$147.09

-7.25 (-4.70%)

As of Mar 24, 9:30 PM ET ·

Day Range $146.85 — $153.90

52W Range $118.86 — $345.72

Performance

1D —

1W —

1M —

3M -25.52%

6M -49.51%

1Y -5.02%

YTD -24.84%

Open$153.00

Previous Close$154.34

Day High$153.90

Day Low$146.85

52W High$345.72

52W Low$118.86

Volume—

Avg Volume27.86M

Market Cap454.78B

P/E Ratio29.48

EPS$5.32

SectorTechnology

Technical Indicators

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SMA 50 $181.39 Below

SMA 200 $220.75 Below

RSI (14) 41.3 Neutral

Trend Death Cross Bearish

Analyst Ratings

Strong Buy

50 analysts

38 Buy 11 Hold 1 Sell

Price Target +6.2% upside

Current
$147.09

Target
$156.16

$112.52 $156.16 avg $191.94

Key Financials

	FY 2026	FY 2025	FY 2024
Revenue	58.32B	52.74B	153.12B
Net Income	12.64B	10.29B	36.80B
Profit Margin	21.7%	20.6%	24.0%
EBITDA	20.40B	17.52B	71.01B
Free Cash Flow	—	—	33.80B
Rev Growth	+10.6%	+10.6%	+12.4%
Debt/Equity	4.67	4.67	0.11

Recent Insider Activity

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Date	Insider	Type	Shares	Price	Value
Feb 11	Magouyrk Clayton M.	Sale	134,030	$155.23	$20.81M
Jan 16	KEHRING DOUGLAS A	Sale	33,638	$194.89	$6.56M
Dec 29	Hura Mark	Sale	234,077	$196.89	$46.09M
Dec 23	Magouyrk Clayton M.	Sale	144,030	$192.52	$27.73M
Dec 23	SELIGMAN NAOMI O	Sale	25,596	$196.61	$5.03M

About Oracle Corporation

Oracle Corporation, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leading enterprise software and cloud computing company providing database solutions, enterprise applications, and cloud services. The company develops database management systems, enterprise resource planning software, and cloud infrastructure platforms. Oracle is a dominant provider of enterprise databases and is expanding in cloud computing. The company serves large enterprises with mission-critical software and infrastructure solutions globally.

Technology Peers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change	P/E	Mkt Cap
AAPL	Apple Inc	$251.64	+0.06%	30.9	3.64T
MSFT	Microsoft Corp	$372.74	-2.68%	23.9	2.85T
PLTR	Palantir Technologies	$154.78	-3.77%	197.9	321.65B
IBM	Intl Business Machines Corp	$240.59	-3.16%	22.6	238.92B
CRM	Salesforce Inc	$183.02	-6.23%	24.1	179.61B
ACN	Accenture Plc-Cl A	$193.54	-3.24%	16.3	123.85B

ORCL Frequently Asked Questions

What does Oracle Corporation do?

Oracle provides enterprise software and cloud infrastructure services, including database management systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP), human capital management (HCM), and customer experience applications. The company has transitioned from on-premise software licensing to cloud-based subscription revenue, offering Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Oracle competes in cloud databases, application suites for large enterprises, and increasingly in AI workload infrastructure, leveraging its database heritage to attract enterprise customers.

Is ORCL stock a good investment?

Oracle benefits from sticky enterprise software relationships and recurring cloud subscription revenue, which provides predictable cash flow. The stock trades at a moderate P/E with strong free cash flow supporting buybacks and dividends. Risks include intense competition from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, slower migration from on-premise to cloud than competitors, and execution challenges in AI infrastructure. Legacy database license revenue is declining as customers shift to cloud-native alternatives.

Who are Oracle Corporation's main competitors?

Oracle competes with Microsoft Azure in enterprise cloud applications and databases, Amazon Web Services in cloud infrastructure, SAP in ERP software, Salesforce in customer relationship management, and Google Cloud in database and analytics. Specialized competitors like Snowflake and Databricks challenge Oracle in cloud data platforms, while ServiceNow competes in enterprise workflow automation.

Does Oracle Corporation pay dividends?

Oracle initiated its dividend in 2009 and has increased it annually since then, reflecting strong cash generation from software maintenance and cloud subscriptions. The company maintains a modest payout ratio, balancing dividends with aggressive share buybacks that reduce share count and boost earnings per share. Oracle's capital allocation emphasizes returning cash to shareholders while investing in cloud infrastructure to compete with hyperscale cloud providers.

What is ORCL's stock price today?

ORCL last closed at $147.09, down 4.70% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $118.86 and a high of $345.72. The current price represents 12% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.

What do Wall Street analysts say about ORCL?

Among 50 analysts covering ORCL, the consensus rating is Strong Buy — 38 rate it a buy, 11 hold, and 1 sell. The average price target sits at $156.16, implying 6% upside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.

Is Oracle Corporation profitable?

Oracle Corporation generated $58.32B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $12.64B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 21.7% is strong by most industry standards.

What is ORCL's P/E ratio?

ORCL trades at a P/E ratio of 29.48 on trailing earnings of $5.32 per share. That's roughly in line with the broader market average of ~20-25x. Comparing this multiple against Technology sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.

How has ORCL stock performed recently?

Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: -25.52% (3M), -49.51% (6M), -5.02% (1Y), -24.84% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether ORCL is outperforming or lagging the broader market.