Core Viewpoint - Oracle's unfulfilled performance obligations (RPO) have significantly increased, reaching $455 billion, which has led analysts to initiate coverage with a "hold" rating [1][2]. Financial Performance - Oracle's RPO increased by $317 billion quarter-over-quarter, with a year-over-year growth of 359% [3][5]. - The company expects RPO to exceed $500 billion in the current fiscal year, with a revenue growth guidance of 16% for fiscal year 2026 [2][7]. - The first quarter of fiscal year 2026 saw revenue and EPS fall short of Wall Street consensus, with revenue missing by $117 million and EPS at $1.47, slightly below the expected $1.48 [2]. Growth Drivers - The growth in RPO is primarily driven by a nearly 500% increase in cloud business RPO [5]. - Oracle's cloud infrastructure (OCI) business is projected to grow by 77% to $18 billion this fiscal year, with future targets set at $32 billion, $73 billion, $114 billion, and $144 billion over the next four years [7][11]. Market Reaction - Following the earnings report, Oracle's stock surged over 40%, reaching a peak of $345, despite the earnings miss [3]. - The market's enthusiasm is attributed to the RPO figures, which are seen as a strong indicator of future revenue potential [3][5]. Valuation Concerns - Oracle's current high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is viewed as unreasonable compared to other large tech companies, suggesting a need for price correction before a potential upgrade to "buy" [2][12]. - The company’s capital expenditure guidance for fiscal year 2026 is set at $35 billion, which is lower than that of its major competitors [11]. Future Outlook - Significant growth is expected to materialize in fiscal year 2028, coinciding with the anticipated execution of a $300 billion agreement with OpenAI starting in 2027 [2][7]. - Analysts predict that Oracle's operating profit will see mid-double-digit growth in fiscal year 2026, with even higher growth expected in fiscal year 2027 [9].