Oracle Climbs 2.65% as Q3 EPS Expected $1.70, Revenue $16.89B
Oracle shares closed at $149.25, up 2.65%, outperforming the S&P 500’s 0.04% gain while the Dow fell 0.15% and Nasdaq rose 0.36%. Analysts expect Q3 EPS of $1.70 (up 15.65% year-over-year) on revenue of $16.89 billion (up 19.54%).
1. Recent Trading Session
Oracle shares closed the session at $149.25, reflecting a 2.65% gain that outpaced the S&P 500's 0.04% rise. During the same period, the Dow declined 0.15% and the Nasdaq advanced 0.36%, while shares had previously lost 11.65%, lagging sector losses of 5.15% and an S&P drop of 1.33%.
2. Outlook for Next Quarter
Analysts forecast Oracle to report Q3 EPS of $1.70, marking a 15.65% increase year-over-year, on revenue of $16.89 billion, up 19.54% from the prior-year quarter. These projections reflect expectations of continued strength in cloud and software subscription sales.
3. Full-Year Forecasts
For the full fiscal year, consensus estimates project EPS of $7.45 (up 23.55%) and revenue of $66.95 billion (up 16.63%), indicating robust growth across Oracle’s core businesses. These figures suggest acceleration in both on-premises license renewals and cloud infrastructure adoption.
4. Valuation and Sentiment Metrics
Oracle trades at a forward P/E of 19.51, above the industry average of 17.17, and holds a PEG ratio of 1.03 versus peers’ 1.48. A ranking system places the stock at a Hold rating, reflecting neutral sentiment among analysts.