ORCL Stock Analysis & Forecast (2026)

$141.41
Current Price
84%
Strong Buy
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Data refreshed: September 01, 2026

Key Financial Metrics

Market Cap
$407.34B
P/E Ratio (TTM)
24.3x
P/E Forward
12.9x
Revenue Growth
20.6%
Gross Margin
65.8%
Net Margin
25.4%
Return on Equity
53.4%
Debt/Equity
3.89

AI Analysis Summary

Oracle Corporation (ORCL) is a Technology company in the Software - Infrastructure industry with a 84% Strong Buy Score. Key strengths include Revenue Growth (20.6%), Gross Margin (65.8%), Net Margin (25.4%). Areas to watch: Debt/Equity (3.89). The score on this page is a five-factor screen — revenue growth, gross margin, net margin, return on equity and debt-to-equity — each scored against fixed thresholds from a neutral starting point of 50%. The eight-section analysis, including moat, free cash flow, dilution and valuation, runs in the full report.

Revenue Growth: Strong Gross Margin: Excellent Net Margin: Excellent Return on Equity: Excellent Debt/Equity: High Risk

This analysis is generated by StrongBuyAnalytics AI using publicly available financial data from SEC filings, earnings reports, and market feeds. It is not personalized investment advice. See our methodology and disclaimer.

Why ORCL Has a 84% Score

5 of the inputs in our model moved ORCL's score away from the neutral baseline of 50%, landing it at 84% (Strong Buy). Each one below is a specific figure from Oracle Corporation's reported financials, not a judgement call:

Recent Catalysts for ORCL

4 data points sit outside the score itself but bear on Oracle Corporation's next few quarters. They are reported here as observations, not predictions:

Earnings grew 21.9% — accelerating profitability could drive re-rating.
Wall Street consensus target is $244.12 (+72.6% from current price), based on 42 analyst estimates.
Analyst consensus recommendation: Buy.
Dividend yield of 1.34% provides income while you wait for capital appreciation.

ORCL vs. PLTR, PANW, CRWD, NET

Compared against other Software - Infrastructure companies we cover, picked for having a similar market capitalisation to ORCL.

Ticker Price Market Cap P/E Rev Growth Net Margin ROE
ORCL $141.41 $407.34B 24.3x 20.6% 25.4% 53.4%
PLTR $181.56 $436.29B 155.2x 92.8% 49.0% 38.1%
PANW $359.82 $293.25B 312.9x 31.1% 7.9% 4.8%
CRWD $214.62 $219.76B 4292.4x 25.8% 0.8% 1.5%
NET $285.46 $101.65B 35.9% -8.2% -14.4%

Main Risks for ORCL Investors

3 measurable risks showed up in Oracle Corporation's numbers. This is not a complete list of what could go wrong — only what is visible in the data we score:

Debt/Equity (3.89)
High beta of 1.72 means the stock is 72% more volatile than the market — expect larger drawdowns in corrections.
High leverage amplifies downside risk if revenue softens or interest rates rise.

ORCL Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

Oracle Corporation's liquidity and cash generation as of the most recent filing — note the cash position of $31.89B against $167.43B of debt:

Total Cash
$31.89B
Total Debt
$167.43B
Current Ratio
1.11
FCF Yield
-6.0%
EBITDA
$30.49B
Operating Margin
36.2%

Figures are drawn from Oracle Corporation's most recent balance sheet and cash flow statement as filed with the SEC. See the filings themselves.

ORCL Valuation Snapshot

Trailing P/E
24.3x
Fairly valued
Forward P/E
12.9x
Earnings growth expected
Price / Book
10.8x
High intangible value
PEG Ratio
0.85
Undervalued vs growth
Analyst Target (Mean)
$244.12
Range: $110 – $400
Dividend Yield
1.34%
5Y avg: 1.28%
52-Week Price Range — ORCL is trading at 12% of its range
$114.50 (52W Low) $345.72 (52W High)

Who Holds ORCL? — Institutional 13F Filings

Institutional investment managers with >$100 M in qualifying assets must disclose their equity positions quarterly on SEC Form 13F — typically within 45 days of quarter-end. Search those filings below to see which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers reported ORCL as a holding, how many shares they held, and how positions changed quarter over quarter.

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Is ORCL a Buy Right Now?

We do not answer that question for you, and we do not publish buy or sell calls. What we publish is a score: ORCL rates 84% on our five-factor fundamentals screen, which puts it in the "Strong Buy" band. Everything below explains how it got there so you can disagree with it.

84% · Strong Buy band

Oracle Corporation clears our thresholds on most of what we measure. The strongest readings are revenue growth (20.6%) and gross margin (65.8%). It is not unqualified: debt/equity (3.89) works against it.

ORCL Earnings & Revenue Outlook

Oracle Corporation reported revenue growth of 20.6% year over year, against a Software - Infrastructure peer set where scale and pricing power vary widely. Growth at that level is the single largest positive contributor to the ORCL score.

Earnings grew 21.9% over the same period, outpacing revenue — a sign of operating leverage.

Track upcoming report dates on our earnings calendar.

ORCL Stock Forecast (Next 3–12 Months)

This is a fundamentals outlook, not a price target — we do not publish one. It describes what Oracle Corporation's current financials imply about the next three to twelve months if the trends in them hold.

Constructive: Revenue growth of 20.6% gives ORCL room to grow into its multiple. Net margins of 25.4% mean that growth converts to profit rather than being spent to buy it. The main thing to watch over the next few quarters is whether those figures hold; the score is built on trailing data and will move if they do not.

Bull Case for ORCL

These are the Oracle Corporation figures that push the score up, taken straight from the most recent reported financials:

  • Revenue Growth (20.6%)
  • Gross Margin (65.8%)
  • Net Margin (25.4%)
  • Return on Equity (53.4%)

Bear Case & Risks for ORCL

These are the figures working against ORCL in the same model:

  • Debt/Equity (3.89)

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Fundamental Analysis Guide

How the financial statements behind this page fit together.

Understanding P/E Ratio

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Return on Equity (ROE)

Why ORCL's 53.4% return on equity matters for stock selection.

Stock Valuation Methods

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How to Read Earnings Reports

Where the ORCL growth and margin figures on this page come from.

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The technical side we deliberately keep out of the ORCL score.

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ORCL SEC Filing News

Latest SEC filings for ORCL explained in plain English — insider buys/sells (Form 4), proposed sales (Form 144), material events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports.

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Frequently Asked Questions about ORCL

Is ORCL a good buy right now?
We do not issue buy or sell calls. ORCL has a Strong Buy Score of 84% (Strong Buy), which is a fundamentals rating, not a recommendation. That is at the strong end of our range: ORCL scores well on the fundamentals we weight most heavily. The score is helped most by revenue growth (20.6%). It is held back most by debt/equity (3.89). Read how scores work to see what each input contributes.
What is the ORCL stock forecast for 2026?
We publish a fundamentals outlook rather than a price target. For 2026 the ORCL view rests on revenue growth of 20.6%, a net margin of 25.4% and a trailing P/E of 24.3x, which together produce the 84% Strong Buy Score. Our methodology explains how those inputs are weighted.
What are key support and resistance levels for ORCL?
Support and resistance are technical levels, so they are not part of the fundamentals score. You can see current ORCL demand zones (support) and supply zones (resistance) on our demand zones page. With ORCL at $141.41, the tool shows how far the stock sits from the nearest zone.
Which companies are ORCL's closest peers?
On this page ORCL is compared with PLTR, PANW, CRWD, NET. Compared against other Software - Infrastructure companies we cover, picked for having a similar market capitalisation to ORCL. The table puts ORCL's a gross margin of 65.8%, an ROE of 53.4%, a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.89 next to the same figures for each peer.
What is Oracle Corporation's market cap and P/E ratio?
As of September 01, 2026, Oracle Corporation (ORCL) has a market cap of $407.34B, a trailing P/E of 24.3x and a forward P/E of 12.9x. Valuation is one of the inputs to the Strong Buy Score, alongside growth, margins, capital efficiency and balance-sheet strength.
Where does the ORCL data on this page come from?
Company financials come from Oracle Corporation's own filings with the SEC, with prices and consensus estimates from market data feeds; the figures on this page were last refreshed on September 01, 2026. Our data sources page lists every provider and how often each one is updated.
Is the ORCL analysis PDF report free?
Your first ORCL report is free and does not require a card. The score on this page is a five-factor screen; the report runs the deeper eight-section analysis, adding moat, free cash flow, share dilution and valuation work that is not on this page. Further reports are covered by a subscription; see pricing for the current plans.

This ORCL analysis is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. All data is sourced from public filings and market feeds. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Read our full disclaimer.