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Oracle (ORCL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$128.31 -6.16 (-4.58%)
Closing price 10/16/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$127.65 -0.66 (-0.51%)
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Oracle - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
9
Buy
36

Based on 46 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Oracle in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 46 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, 35 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ORCL.

Consensus Price Target

$251.72
96.18% Upside
According to the 46 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Oracle, the average price target is $251.72. The highest price target for ORCL is $400.00, while the lowest price target for ORCL is $110.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 96.18% from the current price of $128.31.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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ORCL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/18/25 to 10/18/26
1 Month Ago
9/18/25 to 9/18/26
3 Months Ago
7/20/25 to 7/20/26
1 Year Ago
10/18/24 to 10/18/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
35 Buy rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
32 Buy rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$251.72$251.72$263.05$326.33
Forecasted Upside96.18% Upside70.54% Upside116.72% Upside11.78% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

ORCL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ORCL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Oracle Stock vs. The Competition

TypeOracleTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.78
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside96.18% Upside731.83% Upside18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/2/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Tyler Radke
1 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform
10/2/2026
Citizens Jmp logo
Citizens Jmp
4 of 5 stars
Patrick Walravens
1 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform$285.00+106.39%
9/25/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
9/17/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
9/14/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$239.00 ➝ $240.00+80.94%
9/14/2026Lower TargetBuy$210.00 ➝ $205.00+41.88%
9/14/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$225.00+49.87%
9/11/2026Boost TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $250.00+59.94%
9/11/2026Lower TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $200.00+30.57%
9/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$250.00 ➝ $252.00+64.52%
9/11/2026 Set Target$285.00+86.07%
9/11/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$190.00 ➝ $165.00+5.53%
9/11/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$225.00+43.90%
9/11/2026Reiterated RatingEqual Weight$175.00+14.25%
9/11/2026Lower TargetOutperform$220.00 ➝ $195.00+27.31%
9/11/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$229.00 ➝ $284.00+85.41%
9/10/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$320.00 ➝ $290.00+118.64%
9/10/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
9/9/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$300.00 ➝ $240.00+48.39%
9/9/2026Lower TargetSector Outperform$241.00 ➝ $215.00+33.19%
9/8/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$375.00 ➝ $400.00+152.13%
9/8/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$235.00 ➝ $275.00+73.34%
9/4/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$207.00 ➝ $210.00+35.92%
7/20/2026 DowngradeHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C)
7/20/2026Initiated CoverageHold$145.00+14.64%
7/20/2026 Lower TargetSell$155.00 ➝ $110.00-17.07%
7/14/2026 Lower TargetOverweight$360.00 ➝ $300.00+126.18%
6/15/2026 Lower TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $237.00+78.68%
6/12/2026 Lower TargetBuy$345.00 ➝ $316.00+138.24%
6/12/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$283.00 ➝ $290.00+118.64%
6/11/2026Lower TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $240.00+33.18%
6/11/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$275.00 ➝ $225.00+11.92%
6/11/2026 Set Target$325.00+61.66%
6/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$210.00 ➝ $225.00+11.92%
6/10/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$375.00 ➝ $300.00+126.18%
6/9/2026Boost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $240.00+13.39%
6/8/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$220.00 ➝ $245.00+14.80%
6/5/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$400.00+69.12%
6/3/2026Set TargetOutperform$400.00 ➝ $320.00+30.72%
5/7/2026 Set TargetNeutral ➝ Buy$255.00+31.31%
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3/13/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$243.00 ➝ $200.00+50.78%
3/11/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Hold
3/10/2026Lower TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $200.00+31.98%
2/9/2026Set Target$160.00+2.82%
12/3/2025 Initiated CoverageEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$280.00+39.15%
11/10/2025 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
10/20/2025 Reiterated RatingNeutral
10/17/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
6/18/2025 Reiterated RatingHold
6/18/2025 Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy
6/12/2025Boost TargetBuy$195.00 ➝ $246.00+39.51%
6/10/2025Set Target$135.00-23.99%
6/9/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy

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Should I Buy Oracle Stock? ORCL Pros and Cons Explained

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 Thursday, October 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Oracle pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Oracle
Bull Case

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

  • Oracle's remaining performance obligations total approximately $664 billion, which represents substantial contracted future revenue that provides a strong foundation for long-term growth and financial stability.
  • The company recently reported revenue growth of 29.6% year over year, with earnings per share of $1.92 beating analyst estimates of $1.74, demonstrating strong operational performance and the ability to exceed market expectations.
  • Oracle's Project Jupiter campus has selected Bloom Energy as a primary power source, reinforcing the company's role in AI infrastructure and addressing critical energy needs for its expanding data center operations.
  • Analyst conviction remains strong with a consensus price target of $251.72, which is significantly higher than the current stock price of $134.70, suggesting substantial upside potential for investors.
  • Vertex expanded its Oracle Cloud integration through Oracle Marketplace, indicating continued adoption of Oracle's cloud services by enterprise partners and strengthening the company's ecosystem.

Oracle
Bear Case

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

  • Oracle's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89 indicates a high level of leverage, which could increase financial risk and limit the company's flexibility in managing its capital structure.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 52-week high of $322.54 and a recent decline of nearly 9% on hot inflation data, reflecting sensitivity to macroeconomic factors and market sentiment.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with executives such as CEO Michael D Sicilia and EVP Maria Smith selling shares in recent months, which may signal reduced confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
  • Oracle's beta of 1.78 indicates higher volatility compared to the broader market, meaning the stock is more sensitive to market movements and could experience larger price swings.
  • The company's current ratio of 1.17 suggests limited short-term liquidity, which could pose challenges in meeting immediate financial obligations if cash flow tightens.

ORCL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 46 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Oracle is $251.72, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $110.00.

46 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oracle in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings, 35 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ORCL shares.

According to analysts, Oracle's stock has a predicted upside of 96.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Oracle's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Oracle more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for Oracle is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ORCL compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Oracle analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/2/2026.
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