Should I buy or sell Oracle stock right now?

23 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oracle in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ORCL shares. View ORCL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Oracle's stock price target for 2024?

23 brokerages have issued 1 year price objectives for Oracle's stock. Their ORCL share price targets range from $100.00 to $155.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $130.76 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ORCL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have ORCL shares performed in 2024?

Oracle's stock was trading at $105.43 at the start of the year. Since then, ORCL stock has increased by 13.7% and is now trading at $119.88. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Oracle?

Oracle saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 12,960,000 shares, a decrease of 22.9% from the March 15th total of 16,810,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 8,880,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.5 days. Approximately 0.8% of the company's stock are sold short. View Oracle's Short Interest .

When is Oracle's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, June 10th 2024. View our ORCL earnings forecast .

How were Oracle's earnings last quarter?

Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March, 11th. The enterprise software provider reported $1.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.37 by $0.04. The enterprise software provider had revenue of $13.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.29 billion. Oracle had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 336.11% and a net margin of 20.27%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.96 EPS. Read the conference call transcript .

How often does Oracle pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Oracle?

Oracle announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, March 11th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 10th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share on Wednesday, April 24th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.33%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 9th. Read our dividend analysis for ORCL .

Is Oracle a good dividend stock?

Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.32%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 42.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ORCL will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.13% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for ORCL .

What ETFs hold Oracle's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) stock in their portfolio include iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) , Direxion Daily S&P Expanded Tech Software Sector Bull 2X Shares (SWAR) , Direxion Daily Cloud Computing Bull 2x (CLDL) , Monarch Blue Chips Core Index ETF (MBCC) , Fidelity Cloud Computing ETF (FCLD) , First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) , iShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETF (IETC) and Natixis U.S. Equity Opportunities ETF (EQOP) .

What guidance has Oracle issued on next quarter's earnings?

Oracle issued an update on its fourth quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, March, 12th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.620-1.660 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.640. The company issued revenue guidance of $14.4 billion-$14.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $14.8 billion.

What is Safra A. Catz's approval rating as Oracle's CEO?

1,888 employees have rated Oracle Chief Executive Officer Safra A. Catz on Glassdoor.com . Safra A. Catz has an approval rating of 78% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Oracle own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Oracle investors own include Intel (INTC) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Walt Disney (DIS) , AT&T (T) , Bank of America (BAC) , Micron Technology (MU) , Alibaba Group (BABA) , QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Netflix (NFLX) .

Who are Oracle's major shareholders?

Oracle's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include IMC Chicago LLC (0.00%), Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.02%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.02%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.02%), CWM LLC (0.01%) and Czech National Bank (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles W Moorman , Dorian Daley , Edward Screven , George H Conrades , Jeffrey Berg , Jeffrey Henley , Lawrence Joseph Ellison , Maria Smith , Michael J Boskin, Michael J Boskin , Naomi O Seligman, Naomi O Seligman , Renee Jo James , Rona Alison Fairhead and Safra Catz . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Oracle?

Shares of ORCL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does Oracle have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Oracle: 360Commerce, ATG (Art Technology Group), Acme Packet, Aconex, Active Reasoning, AddThis, Adi Insights, AdminServer, Advanced Visual Technology, Agile Software, AmberPoint, Apiary, Appforge, BEA Systems, Bharosa, BigMachines, Bitzer Mobile, BlueKai, Bridgestream, Captovation, Carleton Corporation, Cerner, ClearApp, ClearTrial, CloudMonkey, Collaxa, Collective Intellect, Compendium, Conformia Software, Context Media, Convergin, Corente, Crosswise, CrowdTwist, DataFox, DataRaker, DataScaler, DataScience.com, Datalogix, Datanomic, Delphi Asset Management Corporation, Demantra, Digital Equipment Corporation - Rdb Division, Dyn, E-Travel, Eloqua, Empirix - e-TEST Suite Products, Endeca, FarApp, Fatwire, Federos, Filefish, Front Porch Digital, G-Log, Geodan EDT, Global Knowledge Software, GloriaFood, GoAhead Software, GoldenGate Software, Grapeshot, GreenBytes, Haley Limited, Hotsip, HyperRoll, Hyperion Solutions, IRI Software, InQuira, Indicast Corporation, Innobase, Instantis, Interlace Systems, Involver, Iridize, Istante Software, Ksplice, LODESTAR Corporation, LiveData Utilities, LiveLOOK, LiveLoop, LogFire, LogicalApps, MICROS Systems, Market2Lead, Maxymiser, MetaSolv, Moat, Moniforce, Net4Call, NetForce, NetSuite, Netsure Telecom, Nimbula, Nirvanix, Nor1, OCAPAC Holding Company UC, OCAPAC Research Partner UC, Oblix, Octetstring, Opower, Oracle America Inc., Oracle Canada ULC, Oracle Corporation Japan, Oracle Corporation UK Limited, Oracle Deutschland B.V. & Co. KG, Oracle EMEA & CAPAC Holdings Limited, Oracle EMEA Holdings Limited, Oracle EMEA Limited, Oracle Global Holdings Inc., Oracle Global Partners, Oracle International Corporation, Oracle International Group Limited, Oracle International Holdings Limited, Oracle Japan Holding Inc., Oracle Software GmbH, Oracle Switzerland GmbH US Branch, Oracle Systems Corporation, Oxygen Systems, Palerra, Passlogix, PeopleSoft, Phase Forward, Pillar Data Systems, Portal Software, Primavera Systems, ProfitLogic, Ravello Systems, Relsys International, Responsys, Retek, RightNow Technologies, RuleBurst Holdings, SPL WorldGroup, Sauce Video, Secerno, SelectMinds, Siebel Systems, Sigma Dynamics, Silver Creek Systems, SiteWorks Solutions, Skire, Skywire Software, Sleepycat Software, Sophoi, SparklineData, StackEngine, Stellent, Steltor, StorageTek International Corporation, Sun Microsystems, Sunopsis, TOA Technologies, Tacit Software, Talari Networks, Taleo, Tangosol, Tekelec International, Telephony@Work, Temposoft, Textura, Thinking Machines Corporation, Thor Technologies, TimesTen, Tinoway, TopLink, Treasury Services Corporation, TripleHop Technologies, Verenia, Virtual Iron Software, Vitrue, Vocado, Wercker, Xsigo, Xsigo Systems, ZENEDGE, eServGlobal - Assets, goBalto, i-flex Solutions, and mValent. Read More

NYSE:ORCL

Oracle (ORCL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

→ REVEALED: Elon Musk’s Secret A.I. Facility? (From InvestorPlace) (Ad)

Free ORCL Stock Alerts

$119.88

-1.23 (-1.02%)

(As of 04/15/2024 ET)

Compare

Today's Range: $119.44
▼
$122.47
50-Day Range: $108.16
▼
$129.24
52-Week Range: $93.29
▼
$132.77

Volume: 5.07 million shs
Average Volume: 8.69 million shs
Market Capitalization: $329.49 billion

P/E Ratio: 31.63
Dividend Yield: 1.33%
Price Target: $130.76

Get Oracle alerts:

Oracle MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.61 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 9.1% Upside
$130.76 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
0.81% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -0.93
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.90
Based on 24 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$99.97 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 12.16%
From $4.44 to $4.98 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.74 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

45th out of 593 stocks

Prepackaged Software Industry

11th out of 199 stocks

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Oracle has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.61, and is based on 14 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Oracle has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.81% of the float of Oracle has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Oracle has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Oracle has recently decreased by 22.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Oracle pays a meaningful dividend of 1.32%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Oracle has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Oracle is 42.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Oracle will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.13% next year. This indicates that Oracle will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

3.0

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Oracle has received a 26.77% net impact score from Upright. Oracle seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Knowledge infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Knowledge infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Collaboration software", "Servers", "Hosted database services", and "Software development tools" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Oracle is -0.93.

2.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Oracle has a news sentiment score of 0.90. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 24 news articles for Oracle this week, compared to 24 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 86 people have searched for ORCL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -39% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 57 people have added Oracle to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Oracle insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $99,966,600.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
42.80% of the stock of Oracle is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
42.44% of the stock of Oracle is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Oracle are expected to grow by 12.16% in the coming year, from $4.44 to $4.98 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Oracle is 31.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.26.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Oracle is 31.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 263.39.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Oracle has a PEG Ratio of 2.34. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Oracle has a P/B Ratio of 210.32. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here

Ad TradeSmith

A.I. Pioneer Issues Urgent Warning to Americans

With artificial intelligence creeping into every facet of our lives, what should you be doing to "A.I.-Proof" your future? It's the question on many of our minds.

Click here to see Louis' new video for yourself.

About Oracle Stock (NYSE:ORCL)

Oracle Corporation is a leading technology company developing software solutions for businesses worldwide. Founded in 1977 by Larry Ellison, Bob Miner, and Ed Oates, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas and has a presence in over 175 countries. Oracle's primary focus is on providing cloud-based software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) to its customers, helping them to streamline their operations and reduce costs.

The current management team at Oracle is led by Chief Executive Officer Safra Catz, who has been with the company since 1999 and served in several senior leadership positions before assuming her current role. Other key management team members include Chairman and Chief Technology Officer Larry Ellison, who co-founded the company, and Executive Vice President of Product Development, Steve Miranda.

Oracle has reported slight growth in recent years, with its revenue around $40 billion in the last several years. Its net income has also been relatively stable over the past several years. The company's debt levels have remained relatively unchanged over the past few years. Oracle's current valuation metrics show that it trades at a price-to-earnings ratio and price-to-book ratio below the industry average. These valuation metrics suggest that the stock may be undervalued compared to its peers in the technology industry.

Regarding market performance, Oracle's stock has shown some volatility in recent years but has performed well. Its stock price has increased from around $44 in 2017 to $102 in 2022, although it has experienced some dips and spikes during that time. The company has also seen an increase in trading volume in recent years, indicating that it is attracting more investor interest.

Oracle operates in the highly competitive technology industry, competing with other software giants like Microsoft and Salesforce. The industry is constantly evolving, with new trends and innovations emerging regularly. One direction that has gained prominence in recent years is adopting cloud-based solutions, which have been a key focus for Oracle. The industry is also subject to regulatory and political pressures, which can impact the operations of companies operating in the space.

Oracle has identified several growth opportunities, including developing new products and services, expanding into new markets, and making strategic acquisitions. The company has recently announced plans to expand its cloud infrastructure footprint by adding new data centers in several countries. Additionally, Oracle has made several acquisitions in recent years, including its acquisition of NetSuite in 2016 and TikTok's US operations in 2020.

Like any company, Oracle faces risks and challenges that could impact its future growth and profitability. One significant risk is the changing preferences of consumers and businesses, which could affect the demand for its products and services. Additionally, increased regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressures could impact the company's operations.

ORCL Stock Price History

30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart

ORCL Stock News Headlines

April 11, 2024 | marketbeat.com

Corporate IT Spending Rebounds Could Push Salesforce Stock Higher (ORCL)

Salesforce may be set to benefit from increasing corporate IT spending budgets, Wall Street thinks that EPS and price targets could rise by double-digits.

March 28, 2024 | insidertrades.com

Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL) CEO Sells $99,966,600.00 in Stock

April 16, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)

Nerd Investor Reveals Secret To Make Money With A.I.

He's doing something he's never done before. In ten years, this nerd investor has picked 210+ stocks that have gone up at least 100%.

March 25, 2024 | marketbeat.com

Oracle Stock is Ready to Stage its Next Leg Higher

Oracle Co. NYSE: ORCL is a giant in the computer and technology sector that originally got its start as the leader in relational databases in the 1980s. The company has evolved into an enterprise software behemoth and a major cloud computing services provider.

March 25, 2024 | marketbeat.com

Oracle Stock is Ready to Stage its Next Leg Higher

Oracle Co. (NYSE: ORCL) is a giant in the computer and technology sector that originally got its start as the leader in relational databases in the 1980s.

March 20, 2024 | marketbeat.com

5 Undervalued AI Stocks and Why to Buy Them

Value is where you find it, and there is value among AI stocks. This is a look at five AI stocks with value for investors in one form or another.

March 20, 2024 | marketbeat.com

5 Undervalued AI Stocks and Why to Buy Them (ORCL)

This is a look at five undervalued AI stocks that could rise by double-digits soon and triple-digits over the next two years.

March 19, 2024 | marketbeat.com

Going Long Nvidia Still Makes Sense: Here’s Why (ORCL)

NVIDIA is a crowded trade with a risk of correction, but investors should embrace the dip (if it comes) and stay long in this trade: AI has legs.

April 16, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)

Nerd Investor Reveals Secret To Make Money With A.I.

He's doing something he's never done before. In ten years, this nerd investor has picked 210+ stocks that have gone up at least 100%.

April 15, 2024 | investorplace.com

Compounding Cash Cows: 7 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy in 2024

April 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

'Initial Wave Of AI Software Growth' To Spur Microsoft, Salesforce, Palantir, MongoDB, Oracle, Snowflake, And Elastic, Says Analyst

April 13, 2024 | fool.com

3 Dividend-Paying Tech Stocks to Buy in April

April 13, 2024 | investorplace.com

7 Must-Own Tech Stocks to Capitalize on the AI Frenzy

April 12, 2024 | fool.com

Here's Why Palantir Technologies' Deal With Oracle Could Give This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock a Solid Boost

April 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Italy's Banca Sella customers unable to access online accounts all week

April 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Oracle (ORCL) Down 3.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

April 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

ORCL Jul 2024 105.000 call

April 10, 2024 | prnewswire.com

Oracle Named a Leader in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems for 17th Time

April 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors in Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) have seen splendid returns of 147% over the past five years

April 9, 2024 | investorplace.com

3 AI Computing Stocks to Buy for Massive Return Potential

April 8, 2024 | prnewswire.com

New Oracle AI-powered Cloud Service Helps Banks Mitigate Anti-Money-Laundering Risks

April 7, 2024 | theglobeandmail.com

Oracle Corp Stock Is Attractive to Value Investors Including Shorting Puts for Income

April 7, 2024 | cnbc.com

Oracle's Larry Ellison thinks every government will want to build a 'sovereign' AI cloud in the future

April 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) Stock Price Up 0.8%

April 6, 2024 | 247wallst.com

This Is How Much Nvidia Is Up Since the Corona Virus Market Crash

April 6, 2024 | fool.com

Got $5,000? These 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Are Still Cheap Buys

April 5, 2024 | investorplace.com

3 Tech Stock Giants to Buy for Q2 2024

See More Headlines

Receive ORCL Stock News and Ratings via Email

Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Oracle and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/25 Dividend: 1/10/2024
Dividend Payable: 1/25/2024
Last Earnings: 3/11/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/24 Dividend: 4/09/2024
Today: 4/15/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/24/2024
Fiscal Year End: 5/31/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 6/10/2024

Get Stock Alerts

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Computer and Technology
Industry: Prepackaged software
Sub-Industry: Systems Software
Current Symbol: NYSE:ORCL
CUSIP: 68389X10
CIK: 1341439
Web: www.oracle.com
Phone: (737) 867-1000
Fax: 650-506-7200
Employees: 164,000
Year Founded: 1977

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $130.76
High Stock Price Target: $155.00
Low Stock Price Target: $100.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +8.8%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.61
Research Coverage: 23 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $3.79
Trailing P/E Ratio: 31.71
Forward P/E Ratio: 27.07
P/E Growth: 2.34
Net Income: $8.50 billion
Net Margins: 20.27%
Pretax Margin: 21.08%
Return on Equity: 336.11%
Return on Assets: 9.27%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 13.34
Current Ratio: 0.85
Quick Ratio: 0.85

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $49.95 billion
Price / Sales: 6.61
Cash Flow: $6.33 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 18.99
Book Value: $0.57 per share
Price / Book: 210.84

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 2,748,500,000
Free Float: 1,572,142,000
Market Cap: $330.31 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.01

Social Links

These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024

With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.

Get This Free Report

Key Executives

Mr. Lawrence J. Ellison (Age 80)
Co-Founder, Chairman & CTO
Comp: $7.3M
Ms. Safra Ada Catz (Age 62)
CEO & Director
Comp: $5.25M
Mr. Jeffrey O. Henley (Age 79)
Vice Chairman of the Board
Comp: $1.07M
Mr. Stuart A. Levey (Age 60)
Executive VP & Chief Legal Officer
Comp: $1.61M
Mr. Edward Screven (Age 58)
Executive VP & Chief Corporate Architect
Comp: $2.99M
Mr. Douglas A. Kehring (Age 51)
Executive Vice President of Corporate Operations
Ms. Maria Smith (Age 57)
Executive VP & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Jae Evans
Global Chief Information Officer & Executive VP
Mr. Ken Bond
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Andrew Morawski
Executive VP & GM of Communications

Key Competitors

View All Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

View All Insider Transactions
View All Institutional Transactions

Should I Buy Oracle Stock? ORCL Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Oracle:

Oracle offers a diverse range of cloud software applications, including Oracle Fusion cloud ERP and Oracle Fusion cloud human capital management, catering to various enterprise IT needs globally.
Recent developments in Oracle's cloud software as a service offerings, such as Oracle Fusion Sales, Service, and Marketing, showcase the company's commitment to innovation and staying competitive in the market.
Investors may find Oracle's stock price attractive, considering its recent performance and potential for growth in the enterprise software sector.
Oracle's NetSuite applications suite provides a comprehensive solution for businesses looking to streamline their operations and improve efficiency.
Oracle's focus on areas like healthcare with Oracle Cerner healthcare and advertising demonstrates the company's versatility and ability to tap into different industries.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Oracle for these reasons:

Oracle faces stiff competition in the cloud software market from other major players, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long run.
Concerns about the overall economic environment and potential slowdowns in IT spending could affect Oracle's revenue growth and financial performance.
Fluctuations in currency exchange rates and geopolitical uncertainties may pose risks to Oracle's international operations and revenue streams.
Investors need to closely monitor Oracle's ability to adapt to changing technology trends and customer preferences to ensure sustained growth and relevance in the market.
Regulatory challenges and compliance requirements in different regions could add complexity to Oracle's business operations and impact its bottom line.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Oracle pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ORCL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Oracle stock right now?: 23 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oracle in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ORCL shares.
View ORCL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Oracle's stock price target for 2024?: 23 brokerages have issued 1 year price objectives for Oracle's stock. Their ORCL share price targets range from $100.00 to $155.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $130.76 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for ORCL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have ORCL shares performed in 2024?: Oracle's stock was trading at $105.43 at the start of the year. Since then, ORCL stock has increased by 13.7% and is now trading at $119.88.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Oracle?: Oracle saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 12,960,000 shares, a decrease of 22.9% from the March 15th total of 16,810,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 8,880,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.5 days. Approximately 0.8% of the company's stock are sold short.
View Oracle's Short Interest.
When is Oracle's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, June 10th 2024.
View our ORCL earnings forecast.
How were Oracle's earnings last quarter?: Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March, 11th. The enterprise software provider reported $1.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.37 by $0.04. The enterprise software provider had revenue of $13.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.29 billion. Oracle had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 336.11% and a net margin of 20.27%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.96 EPS.
Read the conference call transcript.
How often does Oracle pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Oracle?: Oracle announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, March 11th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 10th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share on Wednesday, April 24th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.33%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 9th.
Read our dividend analysis for ORCL.
Is Oracle a good dividend stock?: Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.32%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 42.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ORCL will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.13% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for ORCL.

What ETFs hold Oracle's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) stock in their portfolio include iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV), Direxion Daily S&P Expanded Tech Software Sector Bull 2X Shares (SWAR), Direxion Daily Cloud Computing Bull 2x (CLDL), Monarch Blue Chips Core Index ETF (MBCC), Fidelity Cloud Computing ETF (FCLD), First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV), iShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETF (IETC) and Natixis U.S. Equity Opportunities ETF (EQOP).
What guidance has Oracle issued on next quarter's earnings?: Oracle issued an update on its fourth quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, March, 12th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.620-1.660 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.640. The company issued revenue guidance of $14.4 billion-$14.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $14.8 billion.
What is Safra A. Catz's approval rating as Oracle's CEO?: 1,888 employees have rated Oracle Chief Executive Officer Safra A. Catz on Glassdoor.com. Safra A. Catz has an approval rating of 78% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of Oracle own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Oracle investors own include Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), AT&T (T), Bank of America (BAC), Micron Technology (MU), Alibaba Group (BABA), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Netflix (NFLX).
Who are Oracle's major shareholders?: Oracle's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include IMC Chicago LLC (0.00%), Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.02%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.02%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.02%), CWM LLC (0.01%) and Czech National Bank (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles W Moorman, Dorian Daley, Edward Screven, George H Conrades, Jeffrey Berg, Jeffrey Henley, Lawrence Joseph Ellison, Maria Smith, Michael J Boskin, Michael J Boskin, Naomi O Seligman, Naomi O Seligman, Renee Jo James, Rona Alison Fairhead and Safra Catz.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Oracle?: Shares of ORCL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
Does Oracle have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Oracle: 360Commerce, ATG (Art Technology Group), Acme Packet, Aconex, Active Reasoning, AddThis, Adi Insights, AdminServer, Advanced Visual Technology, Agile Software, AmberPoint, Apiary, Appforge, BEA Systems, Bharosa, BigMachines, Bitzer Mobile, BlueKai, Bridgestream, Captovation, Carleton Corporation, Cerner, ClearApp, ClearTrial, CloudMonkey, Collaxa, Collective Intellect, Compendium, Conformia Software, Context Media, Convergin, Corente, Crosswise, CrowdTwist, DataFox, DataRaker, DataScaler, DataScience.com, Datalogix, Datanomic, Delphi Asset Management Corporation, Demantra, Digital Equipment Corporation - Rdb Division, Dyn, E-Travel, Eloqua, Empirix - e-TEST Suite Products, Endeca, FarApp, Fatwire, Federos, Filefish, Front Porch Digital, G-Log, Geodan EDT, Global Knowledge Software, GloriaFood, GoAhead Software, GoldenGate Software, Grapeshot, GreenBytes, Haley Limited, Hotsip, HyperRoll, Hyperion Solutions, IRI Software, InQuira, Indicast Corporation, Innobase, Instantis, Interlace Systems, Involver, Iridize, Istante Software, Ksplice, LODESTAR Corporation, LiveData Utilities, LiveLOOK, LiveLoop, LogFire, LogicalApps, MICROS Systems, Market2Lead, Maxymiser, MetaSolv, Moat, Moniforce, Net4Call, NetForce, NetSuite, Netsure Telecom, Nimbula, Nirvanix, Nor1, OCAPAC Holding Company UC, OCAPAC Research Partner UC, Oblix, Octetstring, Opower, Oracle America Inc., Oracle Canada ULC, Oracle Corporation Japan, Oracle Corporation UK Limited, Oracle Deutschland B.V. & Co. KG, Oracle EMEA & CAPAC Holdings Limited, Oracle EMEA Holdings Limited, Oracle EMEA Limited, Oracle Global Holdings Inc., Oracle Global Partners, Oracle International Corporation, Oracle International Group Limited, Oracle International Holdings Limited, Oracle Japan Holding Inc., Oracle Software GmbH, Oracle Switzerland GmbH US Branch, Oracle Systems Corporation, Oxygen Systems, Palerra, Passlogix, PeopleSoft, Phase Forward, Pillar Data Systems, Portal Software, Primavera Systems, ProfitLogic, Ravello Systems, Relsys International, Responsys, Retek, RightNow Technologies, RuleBurst Holdings, SPL WorldGroup, Sauce Video, Secerno, SelectMinds, Siebel Systems, Sigma Dynamics, Silver Creek Systems, SiteWorks Solutions, Skire, Skywire Software, Sleepycat Software, Sophoi, SparklineData, StackEngine, Stellent, Steltor, StorageTek International Corporation, Sun Microsystems, Sunopsis, TOA Technologies, Tacit Software, Talari Networks, Taleo, Tangosol, Tekelec International, Telephony@Work, Temposoft, Textura, Thinking Machines Corporation, Thor Technologies, TimesTen, Tinoway, TopLink, Treasury Services Corporation, TripleHop Technologies, Verenia, Virtual Iron Software, Vitrue, Vocado, Wercker, Xsigo, Xsigo Systems, ZENEDGE, eServGlobal - Assets, goBalto, i-flex Solutions, and mValent.
Read More

This page (NYSE:ORCL) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

From Our Partners

Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free

Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring
View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio.
Stock Ideas and Recommendations
Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report.
Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools
Identify stocks that meet your criteria using seven unique stock screeners. See what's happening in the market right now with MarketBeat's real-time news feed. Export data to Excel for your own analysis.

Start Your 30-Day Free Trial