Oracle Corporation

New York Stock Exchange
Back to all articles
Bullish +65

Oracle Corporation $ORCL Position Reduced by Alpine Woods Capital ...

📉 Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC reduced its Oracle position by 67.5% in Q1, selling 3,903 shares while retaining 1,880 shares worth $277,000.

📈 HFM Investment Advisors LLC increased its stake by 290.9% in Q4, acquiring an additional 96 shares to own a total of 129 shares.

💰 Oracle reported quarterly revenue of $19.18 billion, beating analyst estimates of $19.10 billion and growing 20.6% year-over-year.

📊 The company posted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.11, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.96 by $0.15.

💵 Oracle paid a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on July 24th, resulting in an annualized yield of 1.5%.

🏦 The firm maintains a market capitalization of $374.42 billion with a P/E ratio of 22.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.21.

📈 Sanford C. Bernstein raised its price target to $325.00 and issued an 'outperform' rating on Thursday, June 11th.

🎯 Mizuho Capital Markets set a price target of $320.00 in a research note released on Wednesday, June 3rd.

📉 The stock's 50-day moving average is $163.86 while the two-hundred day moving average sits at $164.42.

🔮 Oracle has set Q1 2027 guidance for EPS between $1.720 and $1.760 with a fiscal year 2027 target of $8.050.

Bullish Signals
  • Oracle beat quarterly revenue estimates by $80 million, reporting $19.18 billion in revenue compared to the consensus of $19.10 billion.
  • The company delivered earnings per share of $2.11, which exceeded analyst expectations of $1.96 by a significant margin.
  • Revenue grew 20.6% year-over-year, demonstrating strong top-line growth in its enterprise software and cloud segments.
  • Sanford C. Bernstein raised its price target to $325.00 and upgraded the rating to 'outperform' on June 11th.
  • Mizuho Capital Markets set a price target of $320.00, indicating confidence in the stock's valuation potential.
  • Moffett Nathanson established a price objective of $325.00, aligning with other major analysts on a higher fair value.
  • Oracle maintains a robust net margin of 25.37% and a return on equity of 58.62%, reflecting efficient operations.
  • The company has a strong analyst consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' with a collective target price of $265.03.
Risk Factors
  • Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC significantly reduced its position by 67.5% in the first quarter, selling over 3,900 shares.
  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.21, which could limit financial flexibility during economic downturns.
  • Oracle's stock price has experienced significant volatility, trading between a fifty-two week low of $114.50 and a high of $345.72.
Full Analysis
Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC significantly reduced its position in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) by 67.5% during the first quarter, selling 3,903 shares to hold a remaining stake of 1,880 shares valued at $277,000. While Alpine Woods trimmed its holdings, other institutional investors including HFM Investment Advisors LLC increased their stakes, with HFM boosting its position by 290.9% in the fourth quarter. Collectively, institutional investors own 42.44% of the company's outstanding stock. Oracle reported strong financial performance for the quarter ending June 10th, posting revenue of $19.18 billion which beat analyst estimates of $19.10 billion by a margin of $80 million. The enterprise software provider delivered earnings per share (EPS) of $2.11, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.96, and achieved a net margin of 25.37%. Revenue grew 20.6% year-over-year to $19.18 billion, while the company returned $0.50 per share in dividends paid on July 24th. Analyst sentiment remains mixed but generally positive regarding Oracle's long-term prospects and valuation. Sanford C. Bernstein raised its target price to $325.00 with an 'outperform' rating, while Mizuho and Moffett Nathanson set targets around $320-$325. The consensus target price stands at $265.03 based on a 'Moderate Buy' rating from 30 analysts. Despite the high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.21, Oracle maintains a market cap of $374.42 billion and continues to expand its cloud infrastructure and software-as-a-service solutions.