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Oracle (ORCL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$151.82 +2.96 (+1.98%)
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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
73.87% 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 73.87% from the current price of $151.83.
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
8/27/25 to 8/27/26
1 Month Ago
7/28/25 to 7/28/26
3 Months Ago
5/29/25 to 5/29/26
1 Year Ago
8/27/24 to 8/27/25
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)
8 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$265.03$261.46$227.04
Forecasted Upside73.87% Upside120.87% Upside15.77% Upside-3.74% 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

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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 Upside73.87% Upside407.53% Upside12.86% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/26/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Tyler Radke
1 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
8/21/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Karl Keirstead
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/23/2026
Guggenheim logo
Guggenheim
5 of 5 stars
John DiFucci
John DiFucci
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
7/20/2026 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%
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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 24, 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 earnings, with earnings per share significantly exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial health and operational efficiency.
  • The company has demonstrated impressive revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of over 20%, showcasing its ability to expand its market presence and attract new customers.
  • Oracle's collaboration with Amazon Web Services enhances its cloud offerings, potentially increasing its market share in the growing AI and cloud infrastructure sectors.
  • With a current stock price that reflects a favorable valuation compared to its long-term growth potential, investors may find an attractive entry point.
  • The recent push into healthcare applications signifies Oracle's commitment to diversifying its product offerings, which could lead to new revenue streams and increased demand.

Oracle
Bear Case

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

  • Despite positive growth indicators, some analysts suggest that significant improvements in Oracle's performance may not materialize until 2027, indicating a potential wait for substantial returns.
  • The company's dividend yield is relatively low, which may not attract income-focused investors looking for higher returns from dividends.
  • Oracle's reliance on cloud and AI execution for valuation could pose risks if market conditions change or if competitors gain an edge in these rapidly evolving sectors.
  • While the recent earnings report was strong, any future earnings miss could lead to volatility in the stock price, impacting investor confidence.
  • Concerns about the overall economic environment and its impact on enterprise spending could affect Oracle's growth trajectory, making it a riskier investment in uncertain times.

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 analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oracle in the last year. 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ORCL shares.

According to analysts, Oracle's stock has a predicted upside of 73.87% 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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Oracle analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/26/2026.
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