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Oracle (ORCL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$146.71 -3.81 (-2.53%)
As of 08/17/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

Oracle - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
8
Buy
30

Based on 39 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 39 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, 28 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for ORCL.

Consensus Price Target

$263.97
79.93% Upside
According to the 39 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Oracle, the average price target is $263.97. The highest price target for ORCL is $400.00, while the lowest price target for ORCL is $145.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 79.93% from the current price of $146.71.
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
8/18/25 to 8/18/26
1 Month Ago
7/19/25 to 7/19/26
3 Months Ago
5/20/25 to 5/20/26
1 Year Ago
8/18/24 to 8/18/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
28 Buy rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$263.97$268.27$261.46$227.04
Forecasted Upside79.93% Upside112.10% Upside39.15% Upside-8.77% Downside
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
2.79
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside78.60% Upside379.33% Upside12.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/6/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Karl Keirstead
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$285.00 ➝ $245.00+69.69%
7/23/2026
Guggenheim logo
Guggenheim
5 of 5 stars
John DiFucci
John DiFucci
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
7/20/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C+)Hold (C)
7/20/2026Initiated CoverageHold$145.00+14.64%
6/11/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
6/11/2026Lower TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $240.00+33.18%
6/11/2026Boost TargetOutperform$319.00 ➝ $325.00+80.35%
6/11/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight
6/11/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$225.00+11.92%
6/11/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform
6/11/2026Reiterated RatingMixed
6/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$240.00 ➝ $250.00+24.35%
6/11/2026 Set Target$325.00+61.66%
6/11/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$190.00+6.09%
6/11/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$284.00+58.85%
6/11/2026Reiterated RatingEqual Weight$164.00-7.38%
6/11/2026Boost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $225.00+11.92%
6/11/2026Boost TargetOutperform$200.00 ➝ $220.00+9.43%
6/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$210.00 ➝ $225.00+11.92%
6/9/2026Boost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $240.00+13.39%
6/8/2026Boost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $300.00+42.48%
6/8/2026Boost TargetOutperform$235.00 ➝ $275.00+28.86%
6/8/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$245.00+14.80%
6/5/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$400.00+69.12%
6/3/2026Set Target$320.00+30.72%
5/7/2026 Set TargetNeutralBuy$255.00+31.31%
3/11/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutralHold
3/11/2026Lower TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $220.00+33.49%
3/11/2026UpgradeNeutralOverweight$230.00 ➝ $210.00+40.36%
3/10/2026Lower TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $200.00+31.98%
3/9/2026Lower TargetBuy$375.00 ➝ $300.00+102.48%
3/5/2026Lower TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $320.00+106.62%
2/9/2026Set Target$160.00+2.82%
2/5/2026Lower TargetMarket Outperform$342.00 ➝ $285.00+94.21%
1/12/2026UpgradeStrong-Buy
12/3/2025 Initiated CoverageEqual WeightOverweight$280.00+39.15%
11/26/2025Reiterated RatingBuy$382.00+85.95%
11/10/2025 DowngradeBuyHold
10/17/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
9/25/2025Set Target$175.00-41.03%
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9/15/2025Boost TargetHold$202.00 ➝ $306.00+1.24%
9/10/2025 Set Target$377.00+14.80%
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 Monday, August 17, 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 recently reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analyst expectations with a significant increase in revenue year-over-year, indicating robust business performance.
  • The current stock price is around $159, reflecting investor confidence and potential for growth in the enterprise software market.
  • Oracle's partnership with Amazon Web Services has expanded, enhancing its AI Database offerings across multiple regions, which could drive future revenue growth.
  • The company has a solid return on equity, showcasing effective management and profitability, which is attractive to investors looking for strong financial performance.
  • Oracle's recent multiyear partnership with Quantinuum aims to integrate quantum computing capabilities into its cloud infrastructure, positioning the company for future technological advancements and market leadership.

Oracle
Bear Case

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

  • Concerns have arisen regarding potential layoffs as Oracle invests heavily in AI infrastructure, which may impact employee morale and operational efficiency.
  • Increased capital expenditures for AI data-center expansion could strain cash flow and elevate debt levels, raising financial risk for the company.
  • Despite recent growth, there are questions about whether Oracle can sustain this momentum amid rising competition in the cloud and AI sectors.
  • Market analysts have expressed caution regarding Oracle's ability to manage its aggressive spending while maintaining profitability, which could affect long-term investor returns.
  • Investor sentiment has been mixed, with some reports suggesting that Oracle is nearing a critical financial threshold, raising concerns about its future stability.

ORCL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 39 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Oracle is $263.97, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $145.00.

39 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oracle in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings, 28 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ORCL shares.

According to analysts, Oracle's stock has a predicted upside of 79.93% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Oracle's stock had 1 upgrade and 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.


This page (NYSE:ORCL) was last updated on 8/18/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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