Dec. 6 at 3:12 AM
$ORCL "Heads up alert! Upcoming earnings on Wednesday, 12/10/2025 for
$ORCL
Bearish (2.5)
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Oracle Corporation (ORCL) is navigating a challenging landscape as it prepares for its upcoming earnings report.
The company has seen substantial fluctuations in its stock price, recently down approximately 40% from its 52-week high, which has raised concerns among investors.
The trailing P/E ratio stands at 46.75, which is significantly higher than many of its industry peers, indicating that the stock is currently overvalued relative to its earnings.
However, analysts project forward P/E to decrease to 29.50, suggesting potential for earnings improvement.
Oracle's earnings per share (EPS) growth has been under scrutiny, particularly due to its reliance on large-scale contracts with OpenAI, which have contributed to a backlog of
$455 billion, reflecting a 359% increase year-over-year.
Despite these figures, the company's debt levels have surged, raising alarms about financial stability, especially as the cost to insure Oracle's debt against default has reached its highest level since the Global Financial Crisis.
Comparatively, Oracle's revenue growth forecast remains optimistic, supported by the expanding AI market, but the risks associated with its debt and reliance on AI contracts could overshadow potential gains.
In terms of the upcoming earnings announcement scheduled for December 10, analysts are divided, with some expressing optimism about Oracle's ability to rebound from its recent setbacks.
Consensus estimates suggest that the company may report earnings that align with or slightly exceed Wall Street's expectations, but the overall sentiment remains cautious due to the elevated risks tied to its debt and the competitive pressure from other tech giants.
Historical performance indicates that Oracle has often surpassed earnings estimates, but the current macroeconomic environment and competitive landscape could pose significant challenges this time around.
Overall, the technology sector, particularly the cloud and AI segments, has experienced volatility as investors grapple with the implications of rising interest rates and potential bubbles in tech valuations.
While Oracle is positioned within a growing market, its recent performance reflects broader concerns about sustainability and profitability in an environment increasingly characterized by debt-fueled growth.
- Funds were net buyers of
$ORCL during the previous reporting quarter.
- Funds with large holdings in
$ORCL include:
- Coatue Management LLC, MV:
$1,349MM. Fund Rank: 93%
www.coatue.com
- Ensign Peak Advisors, MV:
$852MM. Fund Rank: 73%
- Alkeon Capital Management LLC, MV:
$646MM. Fund Rank: 91%
www.alkeoncapital.com
- Canada Pension , MV:
$620MM. Fund Rank: 81%
- Adage Capital P, MV:
$441MM. Fund Rank: 88%
www.adagecapital.com
- Last 10 days performance: 7%
- Last 30 days performance: -14%
- Last 90 days performance: -8%
Some of the latest news articles:
- Title: Broadcom Stock, With Google's Gemini Premium, Holds Near Highs Ahead Of Q4 Results
Publication Date: 12/5/2025 4:12:38 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/m/3a9044a8-cdb6-3a09-9747-e37a25890a62/broadcom-stock%2C-with-google%27s.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Stocks to watch next week: Broadcom, Adobe, Oracle, British American Tobacco and Berkeley
Publication Date: 12/5/2025 3:28:37 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/broadcom-adobe-oracle-british-american-tobacco-berkeley-stocks-watch-152837240.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Transforming Healthcare Data With Oracle Health Data Intelligence
Publication Date: 12/5/2025 2:30:00 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/transforming-healthcare-data-oracle-health-143000775.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Countdown to Oracle (ORCL) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key Metrics
Publication Date: 12/5/2025 2:15:03 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/countdown-oracle-orcl-q2-earnings-141503290.html?.tsrc=rss
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