Key Highlights:
- Oracle (ORCL, Financial) shares surge by 4% in after-hours trading following robust fiscal Q4 earnings.
- The company's cloud infrastructure expansion is poised to drive growth through fiscal 2026.
- Analyst consensus recommends an "Outperform" rating, with a GF Value suggesting a potential downside.
Oracle Corp (ORCL) has captured investor attention, with shares climbing 4% in post-market trading following the release of their stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter earnings. The IT behemoth reported an adjusted profit of $1.70 per share on $15.9 billion in revenue, surpassing analyst expectations. Oracle is setting its sights on significant cloud growth in fiscal 2026, with a focus on expanding its infrastructure.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Analysts have set a wide range of price targets for Oracle Corp (ORCL, Financial), with an average target price of $183.18. This encompasses a high estimate of $246.00 and a low of $130.00, offering investors a diverse perspective on the stock's potential movement. The average price target implies a modest upside of 3.86% from the current price of $176.38. Investors seeking more detailed estimates can visit the Oracle Corp (ORCL) Forecast page.
The consensus among 41 brokerage firms leans towards an "Outperform" status for Oracle, reflected in the average brokerage recommendation of 2.1. This rating scale ranges from 1, indicating a Strong Buy, to 5, suggesting a Sell, positioning Oracle favorably among investment analysts.
However, GuruFocus provides a contrasting perspective with its GF Value estimate for Oracle Corp (ORCL, Financial) projected at $142.41 in one year, which implies a downside of 19.26% from the current trading price of $176.38. The GF Value is GuruFocus' proprietary metric, estimating the fair value at which the stock should be traded. It considers the historical trading multiples, business growth history, and future performance estimates. For more in-depth data, refer to the Oracle Corp (ORCL) Summary page.
