Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) Stock Price Up 2.2% - Here's Why

Key Points

• Oracle shares rose 2.2% to about $225 midday on Wednesday with volume up ~31%, and multiple analysts raised targets — the consensus rating is “Moderate Buy” with an average price target of $322.26.
• The company slightly missed the quarter (EPS $1.47 vs. $1.48 est.; revenue $14.93B vs. $15.04B) though revenue was up 12.2% year‑over‑year; Oracle carries a market cap of ~$642.5B and a P/E of 52.17, indicating a premium valuation.
• Oracle pays a quarterly dividend of $0.50 (annualized $2.00, yield ~0.9%), while insiders have sold about 204,254 shares worth ~$60.2M in the past 90 days, leaving insiders with roughly 40.9% ownership.

Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL - Get Free Report) was up 2.2% during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $228.15 and last traded at $225.39. Approximately 20,578,928 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 31% from the average daily volume of 15,720,693 shares. The stock had previously closed at $220.49.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ORCL has been the topic of several analyst reports. Melius Research increased their target price on shares of Oracle from $270.00 to $370.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, September 10th. Evercore ISI upped their target price on shares of Oracle from $350.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Friday, October 17th. Rothschild & Co Redburn began coverage on Oracle in a research report on Thursday, September 25th. They set a "sell" rating and a $175.00 price objective for the company. Mizuho lifted their target price on Oracle from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 10th. Finally, Stephens raised their price target on shares of Oracle from $208.00 to $331.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Friday, October 17th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Oracle has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $322.26.

Oracle Stock Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of $642.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 52.17, a PEG ratio of 2.96 and a beta of 1.51. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $278.80 and its 200 day simple moving average is $235.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.33, a current ratio of 0.62 and a quick ratio of 0.62.

Oracle (NYSE:ORCL - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, September 9th. The enterprise software provider reported $1.47 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.48 by ($0.01). Oracle had a return on equity of 72.93% and a net margin of 21.08%.The company had revenue of $14.93 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.04 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.39 EPS. The business's quarterly revenue was up 12.2% on a year-over-year basis. Oracle has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.270-1.310 EPS. Research analysts expect that Oracle Corporation will post 5 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Oracle Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 23rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 9th were given a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, October 9th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. Oracle's dividend payout ratio is presently 46.30%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Oracle

In related news, EVP Stuart Levey sold 19,758 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.00, for a total value of $5,927,400.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 18,429 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,528,700. This represents a 51.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Naomi O. Seligman sold 2,222 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $288.91, for a total transaction of $641,958.02. Following the transaction, the director owned 29,225 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,443,394.75. The trade was a 7.07% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 204,254 shares of company stock worth $60,227,807 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 40.90% of the company's stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Kampmann Melissa S. grew its holdings in Oracle by 0.3% during the third quarter. Kampmann Melissa S. now owns 11,910 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock worth $3,350,000 after buying an additional 35 shares in the last quarter. McLean Asset Management Corp grew its stake in shares of Oracle by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. McLean Asset Management Corp now owns 5,319 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock worth $1,551,000 after acquiring an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Mine & Arao Wealth Creation & Management LLC. raised its holdings in shares of Oracle by 0.7% in the third quarter. Mine & Arao Wealth Creation & Management LLC. now owns 5,281 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock valued at $1,485,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the last quarter. Voisard Asset Management Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Oracle by 3.4% during the third quarter. Voisard Asset Management Group Inc. now owns 1,127 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock valued at $317,000 after purchasing an additional 37 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Avion Wealth boosted its holdings in Oracle by 16.6% during the third quarter. Avion Wealth now owns 260 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock worth $73,000 after purchasing an additional 37 shares during the last quarter. 42.44% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Oracle

Oracle Corporation offers products and services that address enterprise information technology environments worldwide. Its Oracle cloud software as a service offering include various cloud software applications, including Oracle Fusion cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP), Oracle Fusion cloud enterprise performance management, Oracle Fusion cloud supply chain and manufacturing management, Oracle Fusion cloud human capital management, Oracle Cerner healthcare, Oracle Advertising, and NetSuite applications suite, as well as Oracle Fusion Sales, Service, and Marketing.

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