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Oracle Corporation(ORCL)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$126.16
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ORCL

10/23/2026: ORCL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Oracle Corporation is a prominent global technology company that provides critical enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and database systems. Its business model has successfully evolved from legacy software licensing to a recurring revenue structure anchored in cloud-based services. The company's primary growth opportunity lies in scaling its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to capture enterprise AI demand and expanding its presence in the healthcare IT sector. However, investors must monitor risks related to intense competition from major cloud hyperscalers and the complexity of integrating large-scale acquisitions. Oracle is well-suited for growth and value-oriented investors who appreciate stable cash flows, consistent dividends, and a proven ability to modernize legacy enterprise software foundations.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveOracle's pivot to cloud infrastructure and AI provides a significant runway for revenue expansion.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock often trends with cloud sector sentiment, making it conditional on broader market uptrends.
Value investorStrong fitOracle often trades at a reasonable earnings multiple compared to higher-growth pure-play cloud software peers.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a reliable dividend history and a history of consistent cash flow to support payouts.
Low-risk investorMedium fitWhile established, the company faces significant competitive pressures in the high-stakes cloud infrastructure market.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumTechnology sector stocks are sensitive to interest rate changes and market sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumHigher market multiples require consistent cloud growth execution to justify current pricing.
Competition risk (Cloud infrastructure)HighDirect competition from hyperscalers like AWS and Microsoft limits pricing power.
Business qualityStrongOracle has a highly sticky, high-margin recurring revenue base.
Dividend incomeStrongThe dividend is well-supported by robust cash flow generation.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessful integration of massive acquisitions like Cerner is critical to long-term success.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 1.28%
Avg. Invested days 31
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ORCL receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ORCL has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+37.3%) and solid revenue growth (+17.4%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -35.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ORCL's financial health is supported by solid profitability, including gross margin of 65.2% and operating margin of 30.8%. Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is ORCL's strongest growth driver at +37.3% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+17.4%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-5911.7%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 43.4% and approximately 61.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 38.40% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 4.79%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.69%
State Street Corp 2.59%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 1.89%
Capital Research Global Investors 1.31%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ORCL generates approximately $652 of gross profit, $308 of operating income, and $-352 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Weak margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 12.59%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ORCL has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 382.45B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.77
1Y Target Price 236.54
Price to earnings Ratio 19.77
1Y Target Price 236.54
Volume (30-day avg) 30.6M shares
Beta 1.77
52 Weeks Range 114.08 - 283.21
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 114.08 - 283.21
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.59%
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.38

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Cloud Services & License SupportCloud infrastructure (OCI), cloud applications (SaaS/PaaS), and support for on-premise software.This is the primary engine of modern growth and recurring, predictable revenue.
Cloud License & On-PremiseTraditional software licenses sold for use on client servers.A declining, legacy part of the business that is being replaced by cloud models.
HardwareEngineered systems, servers, and storage solutions.A small, stable hardware business that supports Oracle's software stack.
ServicesConsulting and implementation for enterprise customers.Ensures clients successfully implement Oracle, driving higher adoption of software and cloud.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 19.77
Forward PE 17.64
Enterprise Value 556.69B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.33
Enterprise Value 556.69B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.33
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.76
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.76
Shares Outstanding 3.03B
Shares Floating 1.86B
Shares Outstanding 3.03B
Shares Floating 1.86B
Percent Insiders 38.4
Percent Institutions 43.38

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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