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Oracle (ORCL) Has Fallen 54% and 80% of Analysts Still Say Buy. Why?

Oracle shares fell significantly, dropping 54% while 80% of analysts continue to issue buy ratings. The stock closed at $134.47 on October 15, returning -24.60% over the trailing six months. This performance lags behind broader benchmarks such as the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, which returned 11.4%. Oracle provides database software and computing power for artificial intelligence workloads. The newer AI computing segment is expensive to build, drawing scrutiny over the company's debt load amid broader market skepticism regarding artificial intelligence investments.

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  • ✓ Oracle closed at $134.47 on October 15.
  • ✓ Oracle stock returned -24.60% over the last six months.
  • ✓ Oracle sells database software and computing power that runs other companies artificial intelligence work.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 9 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Oracle shares dipped an additional 4.43% in recent trading to close at $128.51.

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  1. Oracle Shares Down 54% as Analysts Maintain Buy Ratings

    Oracle shares fell significantly, dropping 54% while 80% of analysts continue to issue buy ratings. The stock closed at $134.47 on October 15, returning -24.60% over the trailing six months. This performance lags behind broader benchmarks such as the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, which returned 11.4%. Oracle provides database software and computing power for artificial intelligence workloads. The newer AI computing segment is expensive to build, drawing scrutiny over the company's debt load amid broader market skepticism regarding artificial intelligence investments.

    Why it matters

    Oracle's pivot toward supplying computing power for artificial intelligence work represents a major capital expenditure. Analysts remain largely bullish with widespread buy recommendations despite the steep share price decline. Market observers monitor whether these heavy investments and a substantial backlog will drive future growth or trigger downgrades amid rising debt concerns.

    What is confirmed

    • Oracle closed at $134.47 on October 15.
    • Oracle stock returned -24.60% over the last six months.
    • Oracle sells database software and computing power that runs other companies artificial intelligence work.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Oracle holds a $664 billion backlog.
    • Oracle's debt load poses a specific risk to investors.

    What to watch next

    • Potential credit or debt rating downgrades
    • Quarterly earnings reports tracking AI computing infrastructure costs
    • Shifts in analyst consensus ratings away from the current 80% buy recommendation
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. Yahoo Finance — Oracle (ORCL) Has Fallen 54% and 80% of Analysts Still Say Buy. Why?
    2. NPR — Why Oracle's debt load could be your problem : The Indicator from Planet Money
    3. Barron's — AI Skepticism Is Shaking Markets. Will an Oracle Downgrade Be the Next Shoe to Drop?
    4. The Motley Fool — Prediction: Oracle Stock Trails the S&P 500 Through 2030
    5. AOL.com — Oracle's Real Growth Story Is Hiding in Its $664 Billion Backlog
    6. finance.yahoo.com — Oracle (ORCL) Has Fallen 54% and 80% of Analysts Still Say ...
    7. www.insidermonkey.com — Oracle (ORCL) Has Fallen 54% and 80% of Analysts Still Say ...
    8. discussion.fool.com — IS Oracle a Buy? - Macro Economic Trends and Risks - Motley ...
    9. biztoc.com — Has Fallen 54% and 80% of Analysts Still Say Buy. Why?
    10. finance.yahoo.com — Why Oracle (ORCL) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
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