Oracle Corporation $ORCL Stock Sold by Sterling Capital Management LLC

Sterling Capital Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) by 22.7% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 174,773 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock after selling 51,308 shares during the quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Oracle were worth $23,996,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Christensen King & Associates Investment Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Oracle during the 3rd quarter valued at $263,000. Yousif Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Oracle by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC now owns 176,192 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock valued at $24,191,000 after purchasing an additional 3,587 shares during the period. MBL Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of Oracle by 81.8% in the 3rd quarter. MBL Wealth LLC now owns 16,784 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $2,304,000 after purchasing an additional 7,551 shares during the last quarter. Studio Investment Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Oracle by 10.8% in the 3rd quarter. Studio Investment Management LLC now owns 5,528 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $759,000 after purchasing an additional 539 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Lake Street Private Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of Oracle by 7.8% in the 3rd quarter. Lake Street Private Wealth LLC now owns 3,555 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $488,000 after purchasing an additional 256 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 42.44% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Oracle

Here are the key news stories impacting Oracle this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Oracle committed $1 billion over four years to its partner ecosystem, offering incentives, expertise and resources to expand AI-driven modernization projects. The investment could help generate additional cloud demand and broaden Oracle’s sales reach. Oracle Announces $1 Billion Investment to Accelerate Partner Growth and AI-Driven Modernization for Customers
• Positive Sentiment: TikTok’s U.S. operation is seeking multiple gigawatts of computing capacity and said Oracle Cloud Infrastructure will remain its primary U.S. provider. A large, continuing commitment from TikTok would support Oracle’s AI infrastructure utilization and cloud revenue outlook. TikTok U.S. hunts for multiple gigawatts of computing capacity
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to identify significant upside if Oracle converts its roughly $664 billion backlog into revenue and earnings. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained an Overweight rating with a $284 target, while Erste Group modestly raised its FY2028 EPS estimate to $9.32. Could Oracle Actually Achieve 120% Upside?
• Neutral Sentiment: Oracle expanded its Marketplace with broader use of Universal Credits, new co-selling tools and additional purchasing options. The changes should make it easier for partners to sell through Oracle, although the financial impact will depend on adoption. Oracle Expands Marketplace to Unlock New Partner Growth Opportunities
• Neutral Sentiment: Oracle’s October 28 Investor Day is expected to provide more detail on OCI capacity expansion, applications growth, capital spending and financing. The event could be an important catalyst for the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that Oracle is spending heavily on AI data centers while free cash flow is negative and borrowing costs are elevated. Reports that Oracle’s bond yields are approaching 9% have intensified fears that future AI growth may require expensive debt, equity issuance or customer prepayments. Oracle: Bond Yields Near 9%
• Negative Sentiment: Wedbush analyst Dan Ives described the current AI-related selloff as “SaaS Apocalypse 2.0” and said Oracle is in “the toughest spot,” reflecting market anxiety over valuation, execution and the profitability of its AI infrastructure buildout. Dan Ives Calls AI Sell-Off SaaS Apocalypse 2.0

Oracle Trading Up 0.4%

Shares of ORCL traded up $0.56 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $126.10. The stock had a trading volume of 19,172,792 shares, compared to its average volume of 29,586,912. The company has a quick ratio of 1.17, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89. Oracle Corporation has a 52 week low of $114.50 and a 52 week high of $287.19. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $143.07 and a 200 day moving average of $158.06. The company has a market cap of $381.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.77, a P/E/G ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.78.

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

Oracle Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 23rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 9th were given a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, October 9th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.6%. Oracle’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 31.35%.

Insider Transactions at Oracle

In related news, EVP Maria Smith sold 2,631 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.70, for a total transaction of $399,122.70. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 64,357 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,762,956.90. This represents a 3.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Michael D. Sicilia sold 22,562 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.59, for a total value of $3,420,173.58. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 182,929 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,730,207.11. The trade was a 10.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 36,075 shares of company stock valued at $5,342,123 over the last 90 days. 38.40% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Oracle in a report on Friday, October 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a “buy” rating on shares of Oracle in a report on Thursday, September 10th. KeyCorp set a $285.00 target price on Oracle in a research report on Friday, September 11th. CLSA assumed coverage on Oracle in a research report on Monday, July 20th. They set a “hold” rating and a $145.00 target price for the company. Finally, President Capital lowered their price target on Oracle from $360.00 to $300.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-five have assigned a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $248.75.

About Oracle

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.