ORCL ORACLE CORP
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Executive Summary
Wedbush initiates coverage on Oracle Corp (ORCL) with an Outperform rating and a $225 price target, representing 17% upside from the current $192.08. The firm has a 57% accuracy rate on 1,604 calls with average 7.2% returns, placing it slightly above average among covering analysts. Consensus is heavily bullish: 78.8% of 52 analysts rate Buy, 19.2% Hold, and 1.9% Sell. Wedbush's $225 target is below the mean $244 and median $228, making it a relatively conservative bullish call. No rating changes occurred in the prior 30 days, and EPS revisions are balanced but edging slightly higher. A single $2.64M insider sell by an executive before the initiation provides a weak bearish signal, while institutional inflows (Norges Bank new $4.3B position, Two Sigma doubling) are strongly bullish. High short interest at 60.4% adds squeeze potential. Expected earnings on June 9 could catalyze a move.
Impact Score
Consensus & Targets
Of 52 analysts covering ORCL, 41 (78.8%) rate Buy (17 Strong Buy, 24 Buy), 10 (19.2%) Hold, and 1 (1.9%) Sell. Consensus is heavily bullish. Wedbush's Outperform aligns with the majority, though its $225 target is below the mean $244 and median $228.
Mean price target is $244.03, median $228, high $400 (Guggenheim), low $155. Current price $192.08 implies 27% upside to the mean. Wedbush's $225 sits 8% below the mean target, positioning it as conservative among bulls.
Recent Analyst Activity
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Wedbush | maintain | Outperform | $275.00 |
| 2026-05-12 | Oppenheimer | maintain | Outperform | $235.00 |
| 2026-04-29 | Wedbush | reiterate | Outperform | $225.00 |
| 2026-04-24 | Wedbush | initiate | Outperform | $225.00 |
| 2026-04-23 | Morgan Stanley | maintain | Equal-Weight | $207.00 |
| 2026-04-07 | Stephens & Co. | reiterate | Equal-Weight | $254.00 |
| 2026-03-16 | Mizuho | maintain | Outperform | $320.00 |
| 2026-03-13 | Guggenheim | reiterate | Buy | $400.00 |
| 2026-03-12 | Citigroup | maintain | Buy | $320.00 |
| 2026-03-11 | Stifel | maintain | Buy | $220.00 |
No analyst rating changes (upgrades/downgrades) in the prior 30 days. EPS revisions are balanced: over 30 days, +1y estimates saw 2 up, 2 down; current fiscal year saw 2 up, 0 down; current quarter saw 0 up, 2 down. Estimates are modestly edging higher for the annual periods.
Firm Track Record — Wedbush
Wedbush accuracy: 57% on 1604 calls | avg return: 7.2%
Industry benchmark: mean 51% ± 11%. Top tier: ≥61% (mean + 1σ). Based on 15 firms with ≥5 scored calls.
| Firm | Accuracy | Calls | Avg Return | vs Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppenheimer | 100% | 2/2 | 16.8% | top tier |
| WestPark Capital | 100% | 2/2 | 50.7% | top tier |
| Keybanc | 71% | 5/7 | 11.9% | top tier |
| Deutsche Bank | 67% | 2/3 | 13% | top tier |
| Morgan Stanley | 67% | 6/9 | 14.9% | top tier |
| UBS | 64% | 7/11 | 5.6% | top tier |
| Guggenheim | 64% | 7/11 | 12.2% | top tier |
| Jefferies | 63% | 5/8 | 9.5% | top tier |
| B of A Securities | 63% | 5/8 | 6.8% | top tier |
| Stifel | 63% | 5/8 | 7.7% | top tier |
Wedbush has a 57% accuracy rate on 1,604 total calls with an average return of 7.2%. Among firms covering ORCL, top performers include Oppenheimer (100% on 2 calls, +16.8% avg return) and Keybanc (71% on 7 calls, +11.9% avg). Bottom firms include Evercore ISI (60% on 10, +2.2% avg) and B of A Securities (63% on 8, +6.8% avg). Wedbush is above average but not elite.
Earnings Estimates
Next earnings: Jun 9, 2026
| Period | EPS Est. | EPS Range | Revenue | Revisions (7d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1y | $8.03 | $7.47 — $9.26 | $88.7B | ↑0 ↓0 |
| +1q | $1.68 | $1.51 — $1.84 | $19.0B | ↑0 ↓0 |
| 0y | $7.45 | $6.59 — $7.69 | $67.2B | ↑0 ↓0 |
| 0q | $1.96 | $1.76 — $2.03 | $19.1B | ↑0 ↓0 |
Cross-Platform Signals
Insider activity: one $2.64M sell by executive Levey Stuart on April 16 (pre-initiation) — a weak bearish signal per literature. Congressional trades: two small buys (Khanna, McCaul) and three small sells (Moskowitz). Institutional flows are strongly bullish: Norges Bank took a new $4.3B position, Two Sigma doubled (+1,370%), Renaissance Technologies initiated $323K. Short interest is 60.4% of float, a high level that may amplify upside on positive news.
Actionable Insight
Wedbush's initiation adds to a crowded bullish consensus but its below-mean target suggests limited near-term upside. Focus on June 9 earnings as the next catalyst; high short interest could fuel a squeeze if results beat expectations.
Documents Analyzed
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Jun 10, 2026
4d ago
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8-K
| $53.06 awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | — | $184.13 (+247.02%) |
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May 31, 2026
14d ago
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ANALYST-UPGRADE
| $162.75 $152.82 | ▼ −6.10% | ▼ −3.91% | $184.13 (+13.14%) |
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May 24, 2026
21d ago
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ANALYST-UPGRADE
| $173.27 $171.80 | ▼ −0.85% | ▼ −1.76% | $184.13 (+6.27%) |
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May 12, 2026
4w ago
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8-K
| $56.38 $54.07 | ▼ −4.10% | ▼ −2.94% | $184.13 (+226.59%) |
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May 1, 2026
6w ago
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ANALYST-UPGRADE
| $162.75 $152.82 | ▼ −6.10% | ▼ −3.91% | $184.13 (+13.14%) |
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Apr 24, 2026
7w ago
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ANALYST-UPGRADE
| $173.27 $161.39 | ▼ −6.85% | ▼ −7.76% | $184.13 (+6.27%) |
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Apr 6, 2026
9w ago
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8-K
| $45.02 $47.84 | ▲ +6.26% | ▲ +2.13% | $184.13 (+309.00%) |
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Mar 30, 2026
11w ago
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Court Ruling
| $138.79 $142.81 | ▲ +2.90% | ▼ −1.40% | $184.13 (+32.67%) |
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Feb 28, 2026
15w ago
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Institutional Cluster
| $149.18 $151.54 | ▲ +1.58% | ▲ +2.79% | $184.13 (+23.43%) |
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