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Oracle Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:ORCL)

$115.78
-1.38 (-1.18%)
(As of 12/4/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$114.55
$116.68
50-Day Range
$100.44
$117.17
52-Week Range
$78.06
$127.54
Volume
5.44 million shs
Average Volume
8.75 million shs
Market Capitalization
$317.16 billion
P/E Ratio
34.46
Dividend Yield
1.38%
Price Target
$124.23

Oracle MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.58 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
7.3% Upside
$124.23 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.07% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.93
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.80mentions of Oracle in the last 14 days
Based on 14 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$524,822 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
13.62%
From $4.48 to $5.09 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.63 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

78th out of 593 stocks

Prepackaged Software Industry

17th out of 198 stocks


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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.

ORCL Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
9/11/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/26 Dividend
10/11/2023
Dividend Payable
10/26/2023
Today
12/04/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
12/11/2023
Fiscal Year End
5/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Prepackaged software
Sub-Industry
Systems Software
CUSIP
68389X10
Employees
164,000
Year Founded
1977

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$124.23
High Stock Price Target
$150.00
Low Stock Price Target
$93.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+7.3%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.58
Research Coverage
26 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$8.50 billion
Pretax Margin
19.32%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$50.96 billion
Cash Flow
$6.30 per share
Book Value
$0.57 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,739,376,000
Free Float
1,566,923,000
Market Cap
$317.16 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.05

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ORCL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Oracle stock right now?

26 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oracle in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ORCL shares.
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What is Oracle's stock price target for 2024?

26 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for Oracle's shares. Their ORCL share price targets range from $93.00 to $150.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $124.23 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have ORCL shares performed in 2023?

Oracle's stock was trading at $81.74 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ORCL shares have increased by 41.6% and is now trading at $115.78.
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When is Oracle's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, December 11th 2023.
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How were Oracle's earnings last quarter?

Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, September, 11th. The enterprise software provider reported $1.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.15 by $0.04. The enterprise software provider earned $12.45 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.48 billion. Oracle had a net margin of 18.40% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3,631.39%. Oracle's quarterly revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.81 earnings per share.
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How often does Oracle pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Oracle?

Oracle announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, September 11th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.40 per share on Thursday, October 26th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.38%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 11th.
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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 1.37%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 47.62%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ORCL will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.43% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Oracle's stock buyback program work?

Oracle announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase program on Thursday, December 9th 2021, which authorizes the company to repurchase $10,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 3.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

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

Oracle updated its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, September, 12th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.30-$1.34 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.25. The company issued revenue guidance of $12.89 billion-$13.13 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $13.29 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 variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (1.15%), Morgan Stanley (0.73%), Loomis Sayles & Co. L P (0.70%), Northern Trust Corp (0.68%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (0.68%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.53%). 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, Safra Catz and W Corey West.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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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.
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