ORCL— Oracle Corporation
NYSETechnology · Software - Infrastructure
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) stock trades at $165.16, down 5.66% on the day. With a market capitalization of $475.74 billion, ORCL is a mega-cap technology stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.3, a forward P/E of 15.1 and earnings per share (EPS) of $5.83. Over the most recent period the company reported 21% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 25.4%. Below you'll find ORCL's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Stock Analysis 2026
Rule-based · Updated daily · Not financial advice
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) operates in the Software - Infrastructure space within the Technology sector. With a market cap of $475.7B, it qualifies as a large-cap company. The company is growing revenue strongly while maintaining healthy profitability — a combination that investors typically reward with a premium valuation.
- Forward P/E (15.1×) is lower than trailing P/E (28.3×) — analysts expect earnings to improve
- Revenue grew 21% year-over-year — exceptional top-line expansion
- Earnings grew 22% YoY — bottom-line is expanding fast
- Exceptional profit margin of 25.4% — the business retains a large share of each dollar earned
- ROE of 53.4% shows management efficiently converts equity into profit
- Price is near its 52-week low — potential entry point with asymmetric upside
- P/E of 28.3× is above average — valuation requires continued strong growth to justify
- High debt-to-equity of 362.76× increases financial risk, especially with elevated interest rates
- High beta of 1.66 — this stock is significantly more volatile than the broader market
Verdict
Strong Buy
Multiple fundamental strengths with few red flags. Long-term buyers may find this compelling.
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Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $165.16
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$39.12
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$25.00
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
9/10
90% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
53.4%Return on equity — measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
25.4%Net profit margin must be positive — company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+20.6%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+21.9%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
362.76×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
1.11×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$4.4B/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
1.21%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Sep 9, 2026
77
days
EPS (TTM)
$5.83
P/E (TTM)
28.3
Fwd P/E
15.1
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
1.21%
5Y Avg Annual
$1.4600
Last Payment
$0.5000
Ex-Date
04/09/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest04/09/2026 | 04/23/2026 | $0.5000 | 1.21% |
01/09/2026 | 01/23/2026 | $0.5000 | 1.21% |
10/09/2025 | 10/23/2025 | $0.5000 | 1.21% |
07/10/2025 | 07/24/2025 | $0.5000 | 1.21% |
04/10/2025 | 04/24/2025 | $0.5000 | 1.21% |
01/10/2025 | 01/24/2025 | $0.4000 | 0.97% |
10/10/2024 | 10/24/2024 | $0.4000 | 0.97% |
07/11/2024 | 07/25/2024 | $0.4000 | 0.97% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$165.16
Price
$0.5000
Last div. (quarterly)
331
shares
Own 331 ORCL shares ($54,667.96) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share — the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$54,667.96
New shares / year
+4 shares
Tools & Simulators
If You Had Invested…
Hypothetical return based on historical prices
* Dividend reinvestment calculated at ex-date price. For informational purposes only.
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About Oracle Corporation
Oracle Corporation offers products and services that address enterprise information technology environments worldwide. Its Oracle cloud software as a service offering include various cloud software applications, including Oracle Fusion cloud enterprise resource planning ERP, Oracle Fusion cloud enterprise performance management EPM, Oracle Fusion cloud supply chain and manufacturing management SCM, Oracle Fusion cloud human capital management HCM, and NetSuite applications suite, Oracle Health applications, as well as Oracle Fusion Sales, Service, and Marketing. The company also offers cloud-based industry solutions for various industries; Oracle cloud license and on-premise license; and Oracle license support services. In addition, it provides cloud and license business' infrastructure technologies, such as the Oracle Database and MySQL Database; Java, a software development language; and middleware, including development tools and others. The company's cloud and license business' infrastructure technologies also comprise cloud-based compute, storage, and networking capabilities; and Oracle autonomous database, as well as AI, Internet-of-Things, machine learning, digital assistant, and blockchain. Further, it provides hardware products and other hardware-related software offerings, including Oracle engineered systems, enterprise servers, storage solutions, industry-specific hardware, virtualization software, operating systems, management software, and related hardware support services, and consulting and advanced customer services. It markets and sells its cloud, license, hardware, support, and services offerings directly to businesses in various industries, government agencies, and educational institutions, as well as through indirect channels. Oracle Corporation has a strategic alliance with Metron, Inc. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
ORCL — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oracle Corporation (ORCL) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) shows strengths such as revenue growth of 21%, a strong 25% net margin and a 53% return on equity, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 362.8). Whether ORCL is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance — review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is ORCL's stock price today?
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) trades at $165.16, down 5.66% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does ORCL pay a dividend?
Yes. Oracle Corporation pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share, a dividend yield of 1.21%. The most recent ex-dividend date was July 10, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 34% of earnings.
Is ORCL overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 28.3×, ORCL is valued above the broad-market average for the technology sector. Its PEG ratio is 0.99 (below 1, which can signal growth at a reasonable price). See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is ORCL's market cap?
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) has a market capitalization of $475.74 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap stock in the Technology sector.
Disclaimer: This page — including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate — is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.