Oracle(US:ORCL) ZACKS·2025-10-20 22:46Core Insights - Oracle's stock closed at $277.18, reflecting a decline of 4.85% from the previous day, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's gain of 1.07% [1] - The stock has decreased by 5.62% over the past month, while the Computer and Technology sector gained 2.68% and the S&P 500 increased by 1.08% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming EPS for Oracle is projected at $1.63, indicating a 10.88% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $16.15 billion, up 14.84% from the same quarter last year [2] - For the full year, earnings are estimated at $6.78 per share and revenue at $66.87 billion, representing increases of 12.44% and 16.5% respectively [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating confidence in Oracle's performance [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, currently ranks Oracle as 2 (Buy) [6] Valuation Metrics - Oracle's Forward P/E ratio stands at 42.96, significantly higher than the industry average of 27.14, suggesting a premium valuation [7] - The PEG ratio for Oracle is 2.49, compared to the industry average of 2.07, indicating a higher valuation relative to expected earnings growth [8] Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry, part of the broader Computer and Technology sector, ranks in the bottom 39% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [9]