The chart below shows how ORCL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ORCL sees a -1.02% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.39% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.28%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Q2 Revenue Increase: Total revenue for Q2 reached $14.1 billion, up 9% from last year, driven by strong demand for cloud services.
Cloud Revenue Surge: Cloud revenue is expected to exceed $25 billion this fiscal year, reflecting robust growth in the sector.
Operating Income Improvement: Operating income grew 10% in Q2, with operating margins improving to 43%, up 60 basis points from last year.
Strong Non-GAAP EPS Growth: Non-GAAP EPS was $1.47, up 10% in USD and constant currency, indicating strong profitability.
Share Repurchase Commitment: The company repurchased nearly 1 million shares for a total of $150 million, demonstrating commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Negative
Cloud Revenue Decline: Total cloud revenue growth was negatively impacted by a 2% decline this quarter due to lower advertising business performance.
Negative Operating Cash Flow: Operating cash flow was negative at $2.7 billion, indicating a significant cash outflow despite positive operating cash flow of $1.3 billion.
Tax Rate Impact on EPS: The non-GAAP tax rate for the quarter was 20.1%, which is higher than the previously guided 19%, leading to a $0.02 reduction in EPS.
Deferred Revenue Growth Slowdown: The short-term deferred revenue balance increased by only 8%, indicating slower growth in future revenue recognition compared to previous quarters.
Investment Loss Impact: The company faced a significant investment loss in another company, negatively impacting Q3 EPS guidance by $0.05.
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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