Oracle Corporation $ORCL Stock Acquired by Sander Capital Advisors Inc.

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Sander Capital Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL – Free Report) by 108.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 17,770 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock after buying an additional 9,260 shares during the quarter. Oracle accounts for approximately 1.1% of Sander Capital Advisors Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 7th biggest position. Sander Capital Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Oracle were worth $2,440,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of ORCL. Sherman Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Oracle by 5.5% in the first quarter. Sherman Asset Management Inc. now owns 1,054 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $155,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. Global Financial Private Client LLC increased its stake in Oracle by 0.8% in the 1st quarter. Global Financial Private Client LLC now owns 7,836 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock valued at $1,153,000 after buying an additional 59 shares during the period. Key Financial Inc increased its stake in Oracle by 0.4% in the 1st quarter. Key Financial Inc now owns 14,203 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock valued at $2,089,000 after buying an additional 62 shares during the period. Gould Asset Management LLC CA increased its stake in shares of Oracle by 2.0% in the first quarter. Gould Asset Management LLC CA now owns 3,172 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $467,000 after acquiring an additional 62 shares during the last quarter. Finally, One Charles Private Wealth Services LLC raised its holdings in shares of Oracle by 1.6% during the first quarter. One Charles Private Wealth Services LLC now owns 3,859 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $568,000 after acquiring an additional 62 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 42.44% of the company’s stock.

Oracle Stock Up 0.9%

Shares of Oracle stock opened at $130.77 on Wednesday. Oracle Corporation has a 12-month low of $114.50 and a 12-month high of $287.19. The company has a quick ratio of 1.17, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $144.66 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $158.56. The stock has a market capitalization of $395.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.50, a PEG ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 1.78.

Oracle (NYSE:ORCL – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, September 10th. The enterprise software provider reported $1.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.74 by $0.18. The business had revenue of $19.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.13 billion. Oracle had a net margin of 26.36% and a return on equity of 48.85%. Oracle’s revenue was up 29.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.47 EPS. Oracle has set its Q2 2027 guidance at 1.850-1.930 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 8.100-8.100 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Oracle Corporation will post 6.73 earnings per share for the current year.

Oracle Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 23rd. Investors of record on Friday, October 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 9th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. Oracle’s dividend payout ratio is presently 31.35%.

Insider Activity at Oracle

In other Oracle news, Director Stephen H. Rusckowski purchased 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 29th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $139.35 per share, with a total value of $3,483,750.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 25,390 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,538,096.50. This represents a 6,410.26% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Maria Smith sold 2,631 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.70, for a total value of $399,122.70. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 64,357 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,762,956.90. This trade represents a 3.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 36,075 shares of company stock worth $5,342,123 in the last 90 days. 38.40% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Oracle News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Oracle this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Oracle announced a collaboration with AstraZeneca to use its cloud, AI, analytics and real-world health data to improve clinical-trial recruitment, accelerate evidence generation and connect research with patient care. The agreement broadens Oracle’s AI opportunity beyond data centers and healthcare applications could create additional long-term growth. Oracle and AstraZeneca Partner to Advance AI-enabled Healthcare Innovation
  • Positive Sentiment: A BNP Paribas software-reseller survey reportedly showed an “impressive inflection” in Oracle demand, supporting the view that cloud, database and AI sales momentum is improving. Oracle’s multicloud database revenue also grew sharply, allowing customers to use Oracle databases alongside applications hosted on rival clouds. Oracle Sees Stronger AI Demand as BNP Paribas Survey Shows Major Improvement
  • Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen suggested Nvidia may help finance Oracle’s AI data-center buildout, potentially reducing Oracle’s need to fund the expensive infrastructure directly. Bank of America also maintained a bullish outlook and cited substantial upside potential. Nvidia May Be Helping Finance Oracle’s AI Data Centers
  • Neutral Sentiment: Oracle’s Project Jupiter data-center campus is reportedly progressing quickly, but the company’s efforts to use alternative financing and its reported force-majeure position highlight the execution and funding challenges of its massive AI expansion. Oracle Calls Force Majeure Already?
  • Negative Sentiment: Credit concerns remain a major risk. Investors are questioning whether Oracle can fund its large AI buildout without putting pressure on its balance sheet, while rising borrowing costs have increased downgrade concerns for Oracle bonds. Analysts also warn that the stock may still be overvalued despite its recent decline. Oracle Bonds Face Downgrade Risks as AI Trade Fizzles

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ORCL has been the subject of a number of research reports. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $275.00 price objective (up from $235.00) on shares of Oracle in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Oracle in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. Stephens reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating and set a $175.00 price target on shares of Oracle in a research note on Friday, September 11th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price target on Oracle from $220.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, September 11th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $240.00 target price (down from $300.00) on shares of Oracle in a research report on Wednesday, September 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have assigned a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $249.52.

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About Oracle

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Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) is a global technology company that develops enterprise software, cloud infrastructure and database technologies. Its products help organizations store, manage, analyze and secure data, while supporting business operations across industries and geographies.

The company’s offerings include Oracle Database, Java, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and a broad portfolio of cloud-based applications. These applications serve functions such as enterprise resource planning, financial management, human resources, supply-chain management, customer experience and industry-specific operations.

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