Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. Has $6.88 Million Stock Holdings in Oracle Corporation $ORCL

Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. increased its position in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) by 44.6% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 24,466 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,547 shares during the quarter. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Oracle were worth $6,881,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Darwin Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Oracle by 130.0% in the 3rd quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC now owns 115 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the period. Winnow Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Oracle in the second quarter worth $28,000. Financial Consulate Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Oracle in the third quarter worth $37,000. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new stake in Oracle in the second quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, LGT Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in Oracle during the 2nd quarter worth $33,000. Institutional investors own 42.44% of the company’s stock.

Oracle Stock Up 0.5%

Oracle stock opened at $193.59 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $556.19 billion, a PE ratio of 36.39, a PEG ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 1.65. Oracle Corporation has a 12-month low of $118.86 and a 12-month high of $345.72. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $212.66 and its 200 day moving average is $242.68. The company has a quick ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.28.

Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December 10th. The enterprise software provider reported $2.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.64 by $0.62. Oracle had a net margin of 25.28% and a return on equity of 70.60%. The firm had revenue of $16.06 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.19 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.47 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 14.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Oracle Corporation will post 5 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Oracle Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 23rd. Investors of record on Friday, January 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 9th. Oracle’s dividend payout ratio is 37.59%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Oracle news, EVP Stuart Levey sold 19,758 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $300.00, for a total value of $5,927,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 18,429 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,528,700. This trade represents a 51.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Mark Hura sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $196.89, for a total value of $2,953,350.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 234,077 shares in the company, valued at $46,087,420.53. The trade was a 6.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 146,346 shares of company stock valued at $39,082,996. 40.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on Oracle in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $280.00 price target on the stock. DA Davidson cut their price objective on Oracle from $200.00 to $180.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Evercore ISI increased their target price on shares of Oracle from $350.00 to $385.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 17th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Oracle in a report on Monday. Finally, Baird R W raised shares of Oracle to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $304.94.

Oracle News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Oracle this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS maintains a Buy rating and sees upside in 2026, arguing the AI revenue story could re‑accelerate and support a recovery in ORCL shares. Oracle shares suffer on OpenAI concerns, But UBS sees 2026 upside
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst pieces (Forbes / IBD coverage) outline paths for a rally — reminders that Oracle has delivered sharp rebounds in the past and analysts see scenarios for bounce‑back if AI demand resurfaces. Can Oracle Stock Rally? Possible, And Here Is How
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and risk profiles are being re‑examined as AI data‑center spending and OpenAI ties change Oracle’s risk/reward — useful context but not an immediate catalyst. Oracle (ORCL) Valuation Check as AI Data Center Spending and OpenAI Ties Reshape Its Risk‑Reward Profile
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage compares Oracle to peers (IBM upgrade noted) and previews 2026 software themes — analysts expect both upside and headwinds, so stories may keep volume elevated but produce mixed stock moves. IBM Stock Upgraded To Buy While Oracle Seen Bouncing Back In Analyst’s 2026 Software Preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Market notes and commentary (e.g., “Hard Pass—or a Hard-to-Pass Opportunity?”) frame the stock as debated—keeping it in investors’ focus but not decisively bullish or bearish. Oracle: A Hard Pass—or a Hard-to-Pass Opportunity?
• Neutral Sentiment: Options flow is mixed, reflecting short‑term positioning and uncertainty about the AI narrative; mixed options sentiment can amplify intraday moves. Mixed options sentiment in Oracle with shares down 1.31%
• Negative Sentiment: RBC cut its price target to $195 from $250, directly pressuring investor expectations and likely contributing to downward pressure on the stock. Oracle price target lowered to $195 from $250 at RBC Capital
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage calling Oracle’s recent pullback an “AI hangover” highlights investor disappointment after the late‑cycle rally — narrative risk that can sustain selling pressure. Oracle’s AI Hangover Highlights the Risk of Chasing Late Cycle Tech Winners
• Negative Sentiment: Some strategists suggest shorting Oracle as a cheap proxy to hedge broader AI credit risk, signaling elevated bearish positioning that can exacerbate declines. Short Oracle To Hedge AI Credit Risk? Expert Explains ‘Cheap Proxy’ Trade For Broader AI Sector Risks

About Oracle

Oracle Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops and sells database software, cloud engineered systems, enterprise software applications and related services. The company is widely known for its flagship Oracle Database and a portfolio of enterprise-grade software products that support data management, application development, analytics and middleware. Over recent years Oracle has expanded its focus to include cloud infrastructure and cloud applications, positioning itself as a provider of both platform and software-as-a-service solutions for large organizations.

Oracle’s product and service offerings include Oracle Database and the Autonomous Database, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), enterprise resource planning (ERP), human capital management (HCM) and supply chain management (SCM) cloud applications (often grouped under Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications), middleware such as WebLogic, and developer technologies including Java and MySQL.