Oracle posted fiscal third-quarter adjusted earnings that surpassed analysts’ expectations.
The cloud technology behemoth’s adjusted earnings came in at $1.16, above the $1.11 per share expected by analysts (according to Refinitiv). Adjusted earnings surged +20% from the year-ago quarter.
Revenue for the quarter rose +3% on an annualized basis to $10.09 billion, vs. $10.07 billion expected by analysts, according to Refinitiv.
The cloud services and license support (72% of the company’s revenues) generated $7.25 billion in revenue, growing +5% year-over-year in the quarter. It was slightly lower than the FactSet consensus estimate of $7.28 billion.
Oracle’s cloud license and on-premises license revenue was up +4% to $1.28 billion, above the $1.21 billion FactSet consensus.
The company reported over +100% growth in its Gen2 Cloud Infrastructure revenue. Fusion Cloud ERP revenue grew +30% and its NetSuite Cloud ERP sales were up +24%.
The company’s hardware revenue fell -4% to $820 million, just under the $843 million FactSet consensus.
Safra Catz, Oracle’s CEO, expects $1.20 to $1.24 in adjusted earnings per share and 5% to 7% revenue growth in the fiscal fourth quarter. Analysts polled by Refinitiv had predicted $1.28 in adjusted earnings per share and the equivalent of 4% revenue growth.
ORCL saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on November 26, 2024. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 42 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 27, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on ORCL as a result. In of 80 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
ORCL moved below its 50-day moving average on December 10, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for ORCL crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on December 18, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ORCL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where ORCL's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 22 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 6 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ORCL advanced for three days, in of 350 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
ORCL may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 335 cases where ORCL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 87, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. ORCL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (61.350) is normal, around the industry mean (31.082). P/E Ratio (33.108) is within average values for comparable stocks, (160.694). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.057) is also within normal values, averaging (2.755). Dividend Yield (0.013) settles around the average of (0.084) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.720) is also within normal values, averaging (58.159).
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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