Oracle provides enterprise applications and infrastructure offerings through a variety of flexible IT deployment models, including on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid. Founded in 1977, Oracle pioneered the first commercial SQL-based relational database management system, which is commonly used by the world's largest companies for high-volume online transaction processing workloads. Besides databases, Oracle also sells enterprise resource planning platforms and cloud infrastructure that play an increasingly important role in large language model training and inferencing.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Oracle Corp, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Oracle Corp (ORCL) has returned -25.87% so far this year and 23.15% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ORCL has achieved an annualized return of 13.53%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
ORCL
1M-2.87%
6M-50.08%
YTD-25.87%
1Y23.15%
5Y14.23%
10Y13.53%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-1.58%
6M-2.48%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Oracle Corp (ORCL) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
-16.66%
-14.93%
3.88%
-1.82%
2025
0.91%
1.75%
-16.26%
0.69%
12.94%
33.18%
15.72%
-8.76%
26.68%
-5.81%
-23.86%
-2.79%
2024
6.87%
-1.09%
12.47%
-9.39%
2.88%
20.14%
-1.58%
1.44%
21.32%
-1.40%
8.63%
-10.07%
2023
7.26%
-1.10%
6.93%
2.53%
11.75%
13.55%
-0.66%
2.97%
-12.47%
-2.28%
11.96%
-9.17%
2022
-7.07%
-6.67%
8.88%
-11.61%
-2.72%
-4.31%
11.44%
-3.93%
-17.61%
28.00%
5.64%
-1.58%
2021
-6.59%
5.89%
8.04%
7.56%
3.22%
-2.19%
11.75%
1.60%
-2.39%
9.32%
-5.48%
-4.89%
2020
-1.54%
-6.20%
-2.82%
13.79%
2.65%
3.73%
1.39%
2.58%
4.06%
-6.75%
2.27%
11.15%
2019
12.93%
3.19%
2.30%
2.69%
-8.53%
12.68%
-1.49%
-7.53%
5.95%
-1.00%
2.43%
-5.78%
2018
8.45%
-1.34%
-10.22%
0.04%
2.93%
-6.41%
8.46%
1.40%
6.62%
-4.65%
-0.41%
-8.68%
2017
4.32%
5.89%
4.35%
0.63%
0.84%
10.15%
-0.24%
0.36%
-3.97%
4.47%
-3.99%
-3.61%
2016
-2.02%
0.75%
2.17%
0.84%
0.76%
-4.15%
-1.99%
4.17%
-4.14%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Oracle Corp (ORCL) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of ORCL compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Oracle Corp volatility is 3.11%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
168.36B
140.98B
134.38B
109.30B
131.11B
115.44B
108.71B
137.26B
134.99B
112.18B
110.90B
90.34B
81.81B
78.33B
73.54B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
20.45B
8.70B
1.07B
-6.22B
5.24B
12.07B
21.79B
45.73B
53.86B
47.29B
48.66B
46.88B
44.65B
43.69B
39.78B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall argues that Oracle could outperform Nvidia over the next five years as AI infrastructure competition intensifies. Hall suggests that companies like Broadcom and AMD may capture increasing market share in the AI chip sector, creating multiple winners in the space rather than Nvidia maintaining dominance.
The Motley Fool•Jason Hall
AI Insight
Positioned as a potential outperformer relative to Nvidia over the next 5 years due to AI infrastructure opportunities and competitive dynamics in the market.
Oracle's stock has plummeted 57% since September despite building powerful AI data centers with record $553 billion in order backlog. However, investors worry about the company's $124 billion debt load and heavy reliance on OpenAI, which has questionable ability to fulfill its $300 billion commitment. While Oracle's P/E ratio of 25.1 is the cheapest in 3 years, the analyst recommends waiting for market stabilization before buying.
The Motley Fool•Anthony Di Pizio
AI Insight
Despite strong AI infrastructure fundamentals and attractive valuation (P/E 25.1), the stock faces significant headwinds from $124 billion debt burden, heavy dependence on OpenAI's ability to pay ($300B of $553B backlog), and broader market uncertainty. The 57% stock decline and analyst recommendation to wait on sidelines outweigh positive factors.
In Q1 2026, the world's top 10 billionaires lost a combined $170.3 billion in net worth due to market volatility and geopolitical concerns. Only three of the top 10 gained wealth, including Elon Musk (whose SpaceX IPO could make him a trillionaire) and Walmart heirs Jim and Rob Walton. Major losses were driven by declines in Magnificent Seven stocks, with Larry Ellison (Oracle down 25%), Bernard Arnault (LVMH down 27.7%), and tech billionaires Bezos, Zuckerberg, and Huang all experiencing significant wealth declines.
Benzinga•Chris Katje
AI Insight
Stock down over 25% in Q1, directly impacting Larry Ellison's wealth decline
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Oracle Corporation alleging securities fraud. The complaint claims Oracle and its officers made false statements about AI infrastructure strategy, concealing massive CapEx increases without equivalent near-term revenue growth and associated risks to debt, credit rating, and cash flow. The lawsuit follows a series of negative developments in late 2025, including analyst downgrades, disappointing financial results, delayed data center completions, and a major backer's withdrawal from a $10 billion project.
GlobeNewswire Inc.•Pomerantz Llp
AI Insight
The company faces allegations of securities fraud and misleading statements regarding its AI infrastructure strategy. Multiple negative catalysts occurred including analyst downgrades (Sell rating), disappointing Q2 FY2026 results with negative free cash flow of $10B+, delayed data center completions, and withdrawal of major funding backing. Stock declined significantly on multiple occasions (5-11% drops), indicating serious investor concerns about the company's financial health and strategic execution.
A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against Oracle Corporation for allegedly making material misstatements about its AI data center capabilities and capital expenditures between June 12, 2025, and December 16, 2025. The lawsuit claims Oracle misled investors about massive CapEx increases without equivalent near-term revenue growth and failed to disclose risks to debt, credit rating, and cash flow. Oracle's stock declined significantly following revelations about OpenAI concentration risk and Blue Owl Capital's withdrawal from a $10 billion data center project.
The company faces securities fraud allegations for misrepresenting AI infrastructure strategy and CapEx impacts. Stock declined significantly (2% on September 24, 2025, and 5.4% on December 17, 2025) following revelations of revenue concentration risk with OpenAI and loss of major funding partner Blue Owl Capital for a $10 billion data center project.
Oracle's stock has fallen 50% over six months despite strong AI data center fundamentals, but Guggenheim analyst John DiFucci maintains a $400 price target suggesting 170% upside potential. DiFucci's optimism is based on Oracle's strong Q3 results, $553 billion in remaining performance obligations, robust AI demand, and the company's commitment to halt debt raises. OpenAI's successful $120 billion funding round also bolsters confidence in meeting its infrastructure commitments.
The Motley Fool•Bram Berkowitz
AI Insight
Despite recent stock decline, the analyst maintains a bullish $400 price target with 170% upside potential. Strong Q3 results, $553B in RPOs, robust AI demand outpacing supply, and commitment to halt debt raises support positive outlook for reaching $1 trillion valuation.
The Nasdaq-100 has entered correction territory, declining over 10% from its record high due to Middle East geopolitical tensions driving oil prices higher and creating economic uncertainty. The tech-heavy index faces headwinds from potential slowdowns in AI infrastructure spending, job losses, and inflation concerns. However, historical data suggests buying market dips has yielded strong long-term returns, with the QQQ ETF delivering 10.3% compound annual returns since 1999 despite multiple bear markets.
The Motley Fool•Anthony Di Pizio
AI Insight
Has $300 billion computing capacity deal with OpenAI that is now questionable given OpenAI's revised and potentially still-ambitious capex forecasts.
AI stocks are experiencing a significant sell-off as investors reassess valuations following major infrastructure investment announcements. However, the article argues this represents a buying opportunity rather than a warning sign. Unlike the dot-com bubble, today's AI companies have real cash flows and fundamentals, with analysts projecting strong earnings growth. The current pullback is characterized as a price 'reset' rather than a full reckoning, suggesting the sell-off may be short-lived.
The Motley Fool•James Brumley
AI Insight
Down 28% since end of 2025, but article suggests this is a price reset rather than fundamental deterioration. Real cash flows support recovery potential.
Broadcom and Oracle are both benefiting from AI demand with explosive growth. Broadcom's AI revenue surged over 100% to $8.4B with custom XPU chips, while Oracle's multi-cloud database revenue jumped over 500% with $553B in remaining performance obligations. Oracle appears cheaper on valuation metrics, while Broadcom offers higher growth potential at 65% expected revenue increase versus Oracle's 18%.
The Motley Fool•Adria Cimino
AI Insight
Multi-cloud database revenue surged over 500%, $553B in remaining performance obligations indicates strong future revenue, trading at attractive valuation near 2-year lows on forward earnings, well-positioned for AI infrastructure demand.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Oracle Corporation alleging the company made false statements about its AI infrastructure business costs. Oracle allegedly concealed that its AI-related infrastructure would require tens of billions in additional capital expenditures and hundreds of billions in lease commitments, resulting in materially lower profit margins. The company's stock fell 15% after disclosing $35.5 billion in capital expenditures and $248 billion in additional lease commitments in December 2025.
Oracle faces allegations of material misstatements regarding AI infrastructure costs, with undisclosed capital expenditure requirements ($50 billion in fiscal 2026 vs. $25 billion benchmark) and $248 billion in additional lease commitments. Stock declined 15% upon disclosure, indicating significant investor harm and reputational damage.