Is Oracle Stock a Smart Addition to Your Portfolio After Q4 Earnings?

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Oracle Corporation (ORCL) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 revenues of $15.9 billion, marking an 11% year-over-year growth. The cloud infrastructure services saw a significant surge of 52% to reach $3 billion, while total cloud revenues increased by 27% to $6.7 billion. The company’s Remaining Performance Obligations hit $138 billion, a 41% increase, signaling strong revenue visibility going forward.

Looking ahead, Oracle forecasts total revenues for fiscal 2026 to exceed $67 billion, with an expected growth rate of over 40% for cloud revenues. However, the required capital expenditures are projected to rise steeply to over $25 billion, adding pressure on profitability and cash flow. The company’s stock currently trades at an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple of 26.7x, above the industry average, reflecting high expectations amidst significant competition from major players like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.

Year-to-date, Oracle’s shares have increased by 29.2%, outpacing its sector. Despite its strong performance, investors are advised to approach with caution due to valuation concerns and execution challenges. The consensus estimate for fiscal 2026 revenues stands at $66.73 billion, indicating a 16.25% growth from the previous year.

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