4,290 Oracle Corporation $ORCL Shares Sold by Channel Wealth LLC

Key Points

• Channel Wealth LLC cut its Oracle stake by 57.9% in the third quarter, selling 4,290 shares and retaining 3,123 shares valued at about $429,000.
• Oracle beat quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, reporting EPS of $1.92 and revenue of $19.34 billion; revenue rose 29.6% year over year.
• Analysts’ consensus rating was Moderate Buy, with a $249.27 average price target. The article also notes investor concerns over Oracle’s debt and the cash-flow demands of its AI infrastructure expansion.

Channel Wealth LLC trimmed its position in shares of Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL - Free Report) by 57.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 3,123 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock after selling 4,290 shares during the period. Channel Wealth LLC's holdings in Oracle were worth $429,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of ORCL. Gould Asset Management LLC CA raised its stake in Oracle by 2.0% during the first quarter. Gould Asset Management LLC CA now owns 3,172 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock valued at $467,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares in the last quarter. One Charles Private Wealth Services LLC lifted its position in Oracle by 1.6% during the first quarter. One Charles Private Wealth Services LLC now owns 3,859 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock valued at $568,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares during the last quarter. Main Street Group LTD grew its stake in shares of Oracle by 3.9% in the 1st quarter. Main Street Group LTD now owns 1,662 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock worth $245,000 after buying an additional 63 shares in the last quarter. Capstone Financial Advisors Inc. grew its stake in shares of Oracle by 3.6% in the 2nd quarter. Capstone Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 1,809 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock worth $265,000 after buying an additional 63 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wilson & Boucher Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Oracle by 0.5% in the 1st quarter. Wilson & Boucher Capital Management LLC now owns 14,269 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock worth $2,099,000 after buying an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. 42.44% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Oracle

In other Oracle news, EVP Maria Smith sold 2,631 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $151.70, for a total value of $399,122.70. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 64,357 shares of the company's stock, valued at $9,762,956.90. This trade represents a 3.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Stephen H. Rusckowski bought 25,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 29th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $139.35 per share, with a total value of $3,483,750.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 25,390 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,538,096.50. This trade represents a 6,410.26% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 36,075 shares of company stock worth $5,342,123. Insiders own 38.40% of the company's stock.

Oracle Stock Down 1.4%

NYSE ORCL opened at $125.31 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.17, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89. Oracle Corporation has a 52 week low of $109.21 and a 52 week high of $250.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $378.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.64, a PEG ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.79. The company has a fifty day moving average of $136.65 and a two-hundred day moving average of $154.07.

Oracle (NYSE:ORCL - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, September 10th. The enterprise software provider reported $1.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.74 by $0.18. The business had revenue of $19.34 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $19.13 billion. Oracle had a net margin of 26.36% and a return on equity of 48.85%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 29.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm 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. On average, analysts predict that Oracle Corporation will post 6.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Oracle Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 23rd. Investors of record on Friday, October 9th were issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 9th. Oracle's dividend payout ratio is presently 31.35%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently issued reports on ORCL shares. Oppenheimer restated an "outperform" rating and set a $275.00 target price on shares of Oracle in a research report on Thursday, October 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Oracle in a report on Thursday, September 10th. CLSA started coverage on Oracle in a research report on Monday, July 20th. They issued a "hold" rating and a $145.00 price target for the company. Melius Research set a $170.00 price objective on Oracle in a research note on Thursday, October 29th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an "outperform" rating on shares of Oracle in a research note on Tuesday, October 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-seven have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $249.27.

Latest Oracle News

These are some of the ORCL news items that stood out recently:

• Positive Sentiment: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of War have begun participating in Oracle Health Information Network, expanding access to health records across providers. The rollout supports Oracle Health’s reach with major public-sector customers, though the announcement did not specify financial terms. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of War Go-Live on Oracle Health Information Network
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support may help bolster the stock after its decline: HSBC included Oracle among stocks to buy on the dip, while Stephens upgraded the shares, according to the articles. HSBC Says Buy the Dip in These 11 Stocks Why Stephens Upgraded Oracle
• Negative Sentiment: Oracle’s large AI buildout is raising cash-flow and balance-sheet concerns. One report highlights $125 billion of debt and says the company expects free cash flow to turn positive in fiscal 2028, leaving investors focused on funding needs and the timing of returns from infrastructure spending. Oracle’s $125 Billion Debt Raises a Major AI Warning

About Oracle

Oracle Corporation is a technology company that develops and provides database software, cloud services, and enterprise applications. Its products help organizations manage data, run business operations, and build and deploy applications. Oracle's offerings include Oracle Database, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and cloud-based applications for functions such as finance, human resources, supply chain management, and customer experience. The company also provides software support, consulting, and related services.

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