Should I buy or sell Oracle stock right now?

23 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oracle in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Oracle's shares. Their ORCL share price targets range from $100.00 to $150.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $127.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.8% 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ORCL stock has increased by 10.7% and is now trading at $116.68. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Oracle's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 14th 2024. View our ORCL earnings forecast .

How were Oracle's earnings last quarter?

Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, December, 11th. The enterprise software provider reported $1.34 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.33 by $0.01. The enterprise software provider earned $12.94 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $13.05 billion. Oracle had a net margin of 19.64% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 703.26%. The firm's revenue was up 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.21 earnings per share. 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, December 11th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 11th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share on Thursday, January 25th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.37%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, January 10th. 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 1.39%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 44.20%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ORCL will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.68% 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) , Fidelity Cloud Computing ETF (FCLD) , Monarch Blue Chips Core ETF (MBCC) , iShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETF (IETC) , Natixis U.S. Equity Opportunities ETF (EQOP) and First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) .

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

Oracle updated its third quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, December, 12th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.350-1.390 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 1.370. The company issued revenue guidance of $13.1 billion-$13.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $13.3 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 a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include First Eagle Investment Management LLC (0.67%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.67%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.43%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (0.39%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.24%) and California Public Employees Retirement System (0.23%). 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

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Oracle (ORCL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$116.65

-0.62 (-0.53%)

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Volume: 4.47 million shs
Average Volume: 7.79 million shs
Market Capitalization: $320.66 billion

P/E Ratio: 32.22
Dividend Yield: 1.37%
Price Target: $127.00

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Oracle MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.57 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 8.9% Upside
$127.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
0.98% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -0.93
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.05
Based on 16 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$2.25 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.48%
From $4.45 to $5.05 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.

4.67 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

52nd out of 577 stocks

Prepackaged Software Industry

9th out of 202 stocks

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Oracle has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 13 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $127.00, Oracle has a forecasted upside of 8.9% from its current price of $116.65.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Oracle has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.98% 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 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Oracle has recently increased by 4.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Oracle pays a meaningful dividend of 1.39%, 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 44.20%. 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 31.68% 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.

2.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Oracle has a news sentiment score of 1.05. 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 0.49 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for Oracle this week, compared to 20 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 72 people have searched for ORCL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
56 people have added Oracle to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase 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 $2,252,948.00 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 13.48% in the coming year, from $4.45 to $5.05 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Oracle is 32.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.97.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Oracle is 32.22, 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 240.40.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Oracle has a PEG Ratio of 2.21. 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 204.65. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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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.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 12/11/2023
Ex-Dividend for 1/25 Dividend: 1/10/2024
Dividend Payable: 1/25/2024
Today: 2/08/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 3/14/2024
Fiscal Year End: 5/31/2024

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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: $127.00
High Stock Price Target: $150.00
Low Stock Price Target: $100.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +8.9%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.57
Research Coverage: 23 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $3.62
Trailing P/E Ratio: 32.23
Forward P/E Ratio: 26.22
P/E Growth: 2.21
Net Income: $8.50 billion
Net Margins: 19.64%
Pretax Margin: 20.18%
Return on Equity: 703.26%
Return on Assets: 8.99%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 18.84
Current Ratio: 0.79
Quick Ratio: 0.79

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $49.95 billion
Price / Sales: 6.42
Cash Flow: $6.46 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 18.07
Book Value: $0.57 per share
Price / Book: 204.68

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 2,748,920,000
Free Float: 1,572,383,000
Market Cap: $320.72 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.02

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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 59)
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

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ORCL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Oracle stock right now?: 23 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oracle in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Oracle's shares. Their ORCL share price targets range from $100.00 to $150.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $127.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.8% 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ORCL stock has increased by 10.7% and is now trading at $116.68.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Oracle's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 14th 2024.
View our ORCL earnings forecast.
How were Oracle's earnings last quarter?: Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, December, 11th. The enterprise software provider reported $1.34 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.33 by $0.01. The enterprise software provider earned $12.94 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $13.05 billion. Oracle had a net margin of 19.64% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 703.26%. The firm's revenue was up 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.21 earnings per share.
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, December 11th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 11th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share on Thursday, January 25th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.37%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, January 10th.
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 1.39%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 44.20%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ORCL will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.68% 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), Fidelity Cloud Computing ETF (FCLD), Monarch Blue Chips Core ETF (MBCC), iShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETF (IETC), Natixis U.S. Equity Opportunities ETF (EQOP) and First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV).

What guidance has Oracle issued on next quarter's earnings?: Oracle updated its third quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, December, 12th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.350-1.390 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 1.370. The company issued revenue guidance of $13.1 billion-$13.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $13.3 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 a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include First Eagle Investment Management LLC (0.67%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.67%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.43%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (0.39%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.24%) and California Public Employees Retirement System (0.23%). 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.
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