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Oracle (ORCL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$151.52 +5.77 (+3.96%)
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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

$261.61
72.66% Upside
According to the 39 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Oracle, the average price target is $261.61. 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 72.66% from the current price of $151.52.
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
9/3/25 to 9/3/26
1 Month Ago
8/4/25 to 8/4/26
3 Months Ago
6/5/25 to 6/5/26
1 Year Ago
9/3/24 to 9/3/25
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)
30 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$261.61$265.03$268.26$227.04
Forecasted Upside72.66% Upside81.87% Upside25.70% Upside1.56% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

ORCL Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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 Upside79.49% Upside383.95% Upside14.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/2/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
9/2/2026
Brent Thill
Brent Thill
1 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$320.00 ➝ $290.00+105.69%
9/1/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Derrick Wood
Derrick Wood
1 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $240.00+66.53%
8/26/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/21/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/23/2026Reiterated 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%
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6/11/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight
6/11/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$225.00+11.92%
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 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%
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 Saturday, August 29, 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 an EPS of $2.11, exceeding analyst expectations, indicating robust financial health and effective management.
  • The company has shown impressive revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of over 20%, suggesting a strong demand for its products and services.
  • Oracle's current stock price is around $159, reflecting investor confidence and market interest in its ongoing transformation towards cloud services.
  • The firm has a solid dividend yield of 1.3%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 34.31%.
  • With a return on equity of 58.62%, Oracle demonstrates effective use of shareholder equity to generate profits, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.

Oracle
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent growth, Oracle faces intense competition in the cloud market, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long term.
  • The company's reliance on its legacy database products may pose risks as the industry shifts towards newer technologies and solutions.
  • Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 400,000 shares by a Vice Chairman, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects and insider confidence.
  • Oracle's high return on equity, while impressive, may also indicate a high level of financial leverage, which can increase risk during economic downturns.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could affect Oracle's stock performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

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 $261.61, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $145.00.

39 Wall Street equities 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ORCL shares.

According to analysts, Oracle's stock has a predicted upside of 72.66% 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 9/2/2026.
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