Alpha Score of 50 reflects weak overall profile with weak momentum, weak value, moderate quality, strong sentiment.
Oracle shares remain elevated in the upper portion of their 52-week range, supported by strong earnings momentum. The company's 31.0% EPS growth on 14.9% revenue growth reflects expanding margins. A net margin of 25.3% underscores operational efficiency. However, the Alpha Score's momentum sub-score of 19.6 hints at recent price consolidation, even as sentiment remains robust at 71.7. The quality sub-score of 67.8 aligns with solid fundamentals. At a P/E of 26.9, valuation is elevated relative to the broader market but mirrors the premium investors assign to high-margin enterprise software. The market will look to next week's Workday Q1 results for broader subscription revenue trends within enterprise cloud, which could indirectly influence Oracle sentiment given the sector overlap. Forward watch: Watch for any updates on Oracle's cloud infrastructure traction and margin sustainability in the coming quarter.
Oracle shares traded without a clear catalyst today, consolidating near the upper end of its 52-week range ($122.82-$328.33). The stock carries a P/E of 26.9, supported by robust fundamentals: EPS growth of 31.0% YoY and a net margin of 25.3%. Revenue growth of 14.9% remains solid. The Alpha Score of 44.9 reflects mixed technicals: while quality (67.8) and sentiment (69.9) scores are strong, momentum (19.2) and value (33.0) sub-scores are weak. This suggests Oracle's recent price strength is not being driven by bullish price action or undervaluation, but rather by underlying business performance and investor sentiment. The lack of company-specific news keeps focus on the broader tech tape. Forward watch: Oracle's next quarterly report will test whether earnings momentum can sustain the current valuation multiple.
Oracle (ORCL) remains well within its 52-week range ($122.82-$328.33), trading at a P/E of 26.9x with 14.9% revenue growth and 31.0% EPS growth. The net margin of 25.3% reinforces profitability. Its Alpha Score of 44.9 is weighed down by weak momentum (24.3) and value (33.0), while quality (67.8) and sentiment (62.3) are relatively stronger. The stock's earnings growth outpaces its multiple, but the momentum deficit suggests limited near-term catalyst from price trends. Recent sector news around tokenized equities and DeFi perpetuals could indirectly benefit Oracle if its cloud infrastructure is adopted by these platforms, though no direct correlation with Oracle's daily activity is evident. With no major company-specific data today, the focus remains on its execution against robust cloud demand. Next week, watch for any Oracle-specific announcements at industry conferences or updates on its cloud contract pipeline, which will test whether quality and sentiment can improve the overall Alpha Score.
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) continues to demonstrate robust financial performance, characterized by a 14.9% year-over-year revenue growth and a notable 31.0% increase in earnings per share. Currently trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.9, the company maintains a solid net margin of 25.3%. The stock is positioned within its 52-week range of $122.82 to $328.33, reflecting significant price appreciation over the past year. According to AlphaScala metrics, the firm holds an overall Alpha Score of 46.1. This is underpinned by a strong quality sub-score of 67.8, which contrasts with lower momentum and value scores of 36.4 and 33, respectively. While external industry discourse has recently focused on broader oracle-related risks in decentralized prediction markets and unrelated synthetic pre-IPO futures, Oracle Corporation remains focused on its core enterprise software and cloud infrastructure segments. Investors are currently weighing the company's high quality-to-value ratio as it navigates the current technology sector environment. Watch for upcoming quarterly earnings reports to see if the current EPS growth trajectory remains sustainable through the remainder of the fiscal year.
Oracle Corporation is currently attempting to stabilize after experiencing a substantial 60 percent drawdown from its 2025 highs. The stock is trading within a 52-week range of $122.82 to $328.33, reflecting significant volatility over the past year. Fundamental data shows a P/E ratio of 26.9 and an EPS of 6.06. The company maintains strong operational efficiency, evidenced by a net margin of 25.3 percent, alongside robust expansion metrics including 14.9 percent year-over-year revenue growth and 31.0 percent year-over-year EPS growth. The current Alpha Score of 45.6 is underpinned by a high quality sub-score of 67.8, while momentum remains lower at 34.7 and value sits at 33. Investors are currently balancing these growth figures against the competitive pressure from modular AI tools in the corporate finance sector, which are increasingly targeting the legacy ERP market space. Market participants are evaluating whether the current stabilization phase provides a foundation for recovery or if broader sector headwinds will persist. Watch for further developments in cloud infrastructure adoption and competitive positioning throughout the remainder of the quarter.
Oracle Corporation announced the appointment of Hilary Maxson as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 6, 2026. Maxson joins Oracle from Schneider Electric SE, where she served as Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer since 2020. In her new role, she will serve as Oracle’s Principal Financial Officer. Douglas Kehring, who previously held the position, will transition to the role of Executive Vice President, Operations, focusing on the company’s strategic initiatives. Maxson’s compensation package includes an annual base salary of $950,000 and a performance-based bonus target of $2,500,000. Additionally, she will receive an equity grant with an intended value of $26 million under Oracle’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. This grant is structured as 80% time-based equity and 20% performance-based equity. The time-based portion will vest over four years, while the performance-based portion is subject to revenue metrics over a three-year period ending May 31, 2028. Oracle has also agreed to provide up to $250,000 in relocation assistance. The company confirmed that there are no reportable related party transactions or familial relationships between Maxson and any existing Oracle directors or executive officers.
Oracle Corporation filed its Form 10-Q for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending February 28, 2026. The filing details the company's ongoing financial operations, including revenue streams across its Cloud and Software, Hardware, and Services business segments. The company continues to execute its Fiscal 2026 Oracle Restructuring plan, which impacts various segments including Cloud and License, Services, and Hardware businesses, as well as corporate operations. The filing highlights significant capital structure activities, including the management of various fixed-rate and floating-rate senior notes with maturities extending through 2066. Subsequent to the quarter end, on March 6, 2026, Oracle entered into a new revolving credit agreement. Additionally, the company declared dividends related to its 6.50% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock on March 10, 2026. The company maintains various equity-based compensation plans, including restricted stock units and performance-based stock options. Financial disclosures include fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, categorized by input levels, and ongoing monitoring of legal contingencies, such as the Netherlands privacy class action. The company continues to report revenue performance across geographic regions including the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific.
On March 10, 2026, Oracle Corporation filed an 8-K report to announce its financial results for the fiscal third quarter, which ended on February 28, 2026. The company provided the financial details through an attached press release, designated as Exhibit 99.1. In addition to the earnings announcement, the company disclosed actions taken by its Board of Directors regarding capital allocation. The Board declared a cash dividend for both its common stock and its Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. The common stock dividend is set at $0.50 per share, payable on April 24, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 9, 2026. The dividend for the 6.50% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock is set at $1,263.89 per share, payable on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026.
On February 5, 2026, Oracle Corporation finalized the issuance and sale of 100 million depositary shares, each representing a 1/2,000th interest in a share of 6.50% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. The offering was conducted under an underwriting agreement with a syndicate led by BofA Securities, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and J.P. Morgan. The Series D Preferred Stock carries a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share and pays cumulative dividends at an annual rate of 6.50%. Dividends are payable quarterly on January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15, beginning April 15, 2026, and concluding January 15, 2029. Oracle is restricted from paying dividends or repurchasing common stock unless all accumulated and unpaid dividends on the preferred shares have been satisfied. Unless converted earlier, the preferred stock will automatically convert into common stock on the second business day following the final averaging period, which concludes in January 2029. The conversion rate will be determined by the volume-weighted average price of Oracle common stock during a 20-day period prior to the conversion date. The conversion range is set between 499.8126 and 624.7657 shares of common stock per share of preferred stock. Holders also retain the right to convert their holdings into common stock at the minimum conversion rate prior to the mandatory settlement date, subject to specific conditions. In the event of liquidation, preferred shareholders are entitled to the liquidation preference plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends, ranking senior to common stockholders.
On February 2, 2026, Oracle Corporation entered into an equity distribution agreement to establish an at-the-market offering program. Under this agreement, the company may sell up to 20 billion dollars of its common stock through a group of sales agents, including BofA Securities, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs. Oracle is not obligated to sell any specific amount of shares and retains the right to suspend or terminate the program at any time. Sales agents will receive a commission of up to 0.50 percent of the gross proceeds from any shares sold. Additionally, on February 4, 2026, Oracle completed the issuance of 25 billion dollars in aggregate principal amount of notes. The debt offering consists of eight tranches of notes with varying maturity dates ranging from 2029 to 2066 and interest rates spanning from floating rates to 6.850 percent. The company intends to use the net proceeds from this debt offering for general corporate purposes, which may include capital expenditures, repayment of existing debt, future investments, potential acquisitions, and the payment of dividends or share repurchases.
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 26 | Magouyrk Clayton M. | Chief Executive Officer | SELL | 10.0K | $1.6M |
| Jan 15, 26 | Kehring Douglas A | EVP, Principal Financial Offcr | SELL | 35.0K | $6.8M |
| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Action (latest Q) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 21.65M | $4.22B | NEW |
| Coatue Management Philippe Laffont | 4.44M | $865.40M | NEW |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 3.19M | $622.60M | NEW |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 1.01M | $196.61M | NEW |
| Marshall Wace | 663K | $129.23M | NEW |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 2K | $323.2K | NEW |
Oracle Corporation provides products and services addressing enterprise information technology environments worldwide. Its core offerings include Oracle Cloud software as a service applications such as Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Supply Chain and Manufacturing Management (SCM), Human Capital Management (HCM), NetSuite applications suite, and Oracle Health applications, along with Fusion Sales, Service, and Marketing. The company delivers cloud-based infrastructure technologies featuring Oracle Database, MySQL Database, Java development language, middleware tools, autonomous database, AI, Internet-of-Things, machine learning, digital assistants, and blockchain capabilities, as well as compute, storage, and networking services. Oracle Corporation also supplies hardware solutions like engineered systems, enterprise servers, storage, industry-specific hardware, virtualization software, operating systems, and management tools. Its services segment encompasses consulting, advanced support, and education. Operating through Cloud and License, Hardware, and Services segments, Oracle Corporation serves businesses across industries, government agencies, and educational institutions via direct sales and indirect channels. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, it plays a pivotal role in enterprise software and cloud infrastructure markets.
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