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Why the Market Dipped But Oracle (ORCL) Gained Today
OracleOracle(US:ORCL) ZACKSยท2025-05-28 22:51

Company Performance - Oracle's stock closed at $163.85, reflecting a +1.2% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.56% [1] - Over the past month, Oracle shares have increased by 15%, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 11.21% and the S&P 500's gain of 7.37% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Oracle is expected to report an EPS of $1.64, which is a 0.61% increase from the prior-year quarter, with quarterly revenue projected at $15.54 billion, up 8.8% year-over-year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $6.03 per share and revenue at $57.04 billion, representing increases of +8.45% and +7.7% respectively from the previous year [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Oracle indicate changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a favorable sign for the company's outlook [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, provides a rating model that has historically outperformed, with 1 stocks averaging a +25% annual return since 1988 [4][5] Valuation Metrics - Oracle's current Forward P/E ratio is 26.83, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 27.38, indicating a valuation discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.78, compared to the average PEG ratio of 2.44 for the Computer - Software industry, suggesting a higher expected earnings growth rate relative to its peers [7] Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry, part of the broader Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 72, placing it in the top 30% of over 250 industries [8]