Reading the tape
NYSE: ORCL
Oracle Corporation
Technology · Software - Infrastructure
Market Cap
$494.19B
52w High
$345.72
52w Low
$134.57
P/E
30.26
Volume
24.14M
Outstanding Shares
2.88B
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Mixed / unclearLow confidence
1Y Price: 18.1%Revenue (TTM): 14.87%FCF (TTM): -525.6%P/E: 63rd pct
What changed
The stock rose 18.1% over the last year. Revenue grew 14.87% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 30.93% to 30.83%. Free cash flow declined 525.6% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 30.83%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 14.87% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Oracle Corporation offers products and services that address enterprise information technology environments worldwide.
CEOMichael D. Sicilia
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Infrastructure
Employees159,000
IPO dateMar 12, 1986
Valuation
Forward P/E—
EV/EBITDA23.21
Enterprise value$554.98B
Stock splits
Oct 13, 2000↑ Forward
Every 1 shares became 2
Jan 19, 2000↑ Forward
Every 1 shares became 2
Mar 1, 1999↑ Forward
Every 2 shares became 3
Aug 18, 1997↑ Forward
Every 2 shares became 3
Apr 17, 1996↑ Forward
Every 2 shares became 3
Feb 23, 1995↑ Forward
Every 2 shares became 3
Nov 9, 1993↑ Forward
Every 1 shares became 2
Jul 3, 1989↑ Forward
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Revenue growth21.66%
Gross margin66.44%▼1.26%vs FY2024
Operating margin30.83%▲6.24%vs FY2024
ROE60.84%▼49.41%vs FY2024
Analyst consensus
RatingBuy
Target price$257.19▲49.68%
56
Buy
26
Hold
4
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Jun 10, 2026
Q2 FY26 · EPS est $1.96 · Revenue est $19.1B
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Dividends
$2.00/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 16yrAt RiskORCL pays a dividend with a 1.16% dividend yield, 16 consecutive years of growth, growing at 13.97% annually, covered -0.1× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
1.16%
Annual Div / Share
$2.00
5yr CAGR
+13.97%
Doubles every ~5.3yr
Payout Ratio
35.09%
At Risk
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+13.72%
5yr CAGR
+13.97%
10yr CAGR
+12.79%
Dividend Safety
5/10At Risk
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
YearAnnual DivYoY
2026$2.00+17.6%
2025$1.70+6.3%
2024$1.60+17.6%
2023$1.36+6.2%
2022$1.28+23.1%
2021$1.04+8.3%
2020$0.96+18.5%
Income Projection
Invest
$
Growth rate:
Reinvest dividends
Today
$12/yr
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$21/yr+76%
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$36/yr+211%
$3/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$12/yr $1/mo | $21/yr+76% $2/mo | $36/yr+211% $3/mo |
Long-range projections use a capped 12% annual growth assumption.
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.16% → 3.62% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
ORCL has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 13.97% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
Dividend exceeds free cash flow
Free cash flow covers only -0.08× the dividend. The company is paying out more than it generates in cash, which is unsustainable without borrowing or asset sales.
Congressional Activity
Congress Trades in ORCL
STOCK Act disclosures from senators and representatives.
Ro Khanna
CAhouseDemocratPurchase2026-03-30$15,001 - $50,000+10d to disclose
Jared Moskowitz
FLhouseDemocratSale2026-03-23$15,001 - $50,000+39d to discloseJared Moskowitz
FLhouseDemocratSale2026-03-23$1,001 - $15,000+39d to disclose