Cantor Fitzgerald has recently initiated Oracle Corp (ORCL) stock to Overweight rating, as announced on January 17, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on December 20, 2024, Monness Crespi & Hardt had reduced the stock from a Neutral to Sell, setting a price target of $130. RBC Capital Mkts also initiated Sector Perform rating with a price target of $165. Additionally, Melius raised Buy rating on September 16, 2024, with a target price of $210. JMP Securities analysts, in their report published on September 10, 2024, also raised Mkt Outperform rating and set a price target of $175 for Oracle Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Oracle Corp (ORCL) Stock Trading Recap
On Thursday, Oracle Corp (ORCL) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $173.86 which represents a slight increase of $1.64 or 0.95% from the prior close of $172.22. The stock opened at $173 and touched a low of $172.1 during the day, reaching a high of $174.38. The volume of shares traded was 6.41 million falling short of the average volume of 10.67 million.
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ORCL Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Oracle Corp (ORCL) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 0.88% over the last five trades and 11.23% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 29.50%, and it has plunged by -8.07% in the previous three months. Currently, ORCL is trading at 1.40%, 1.54%, and 12.41% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, ORCL, a Technology sector stock, is trading -12.33% below its 52-week high but remains 63.23% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 5.91 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Oracle Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Oracle Corp’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 31.47% and a profit margin of 21.16%, with a gross margin of 29.50%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Oracle Corp’s market capitalization stands at $486.28 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 42.55, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 24.78. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 8.85, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 35.36, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 41.22% of Oracle Corp (ORCL)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 44.42%.
Notable insider trades include CATZ SAFRA, Chief Executive Officer at Oracle Corp (ORCL), who sold 2101154 shares on Jan 22 ’25, at $185.35 each, totaling $389.45 million. On Jan 23 ’25, CATZ SAFRA, Chief Executive Officer, sold 1358754 shares for $185.43 each, amounting to $251.95 million. Additionally, on Jan 24 ’25, CATZ SAFRA sold 345174 shares at $185.56 each, generating $64.05 million.
