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On Thursday, Bernstein analysts maintained their positive stance on Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) shares, reiterating an Outperform rating alongside a set price target of $207.00. The tech giant, currently trading at $145.86 with a market capitalization of $409 billion, is showing signs of being overvalued according to InvestingPro Fair Value metrics. Following a visit to an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) data center and discussions with OCI management, the analysts highlighted four key aspects underpinning their thesis on Oracle’s growth trajectory.
The first point of their thesis is predicated on the substantial growth potential of Oracle’s non-AI OCI, attributed to their distinctive technological offerings. Secondly, they anticipate a migration of Oracle’s database services to the cloud. The third element involves the expected rapid expansion of Oracle’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as it capitalizes on the broader shift of ERP systems to cloud-based solutions. Lastly, the analysts foresee an incremental improvement in Oracle’s profit margins, aligning with the company’s fiscal year 2029 guidance.
The analysts also noted that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) is considered an additional advantage to Oracle’s growth story, the company has developed robust AI data center technology. This advancement positions Oracle to potentially gain market share in the AI training and inferencing sectors. The statement from Bernstein’s analysts suggests a strong conviction in Oracle’s strategy and market positioning, especially as it relates to the company’s cloud and AI capabilities. With analyst price targets ranging from $135 to $246, and a P/E ratio of 33.17, investors seeking comprehensive valuation analysis can access Oracle’s detailed Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Oracle Corporation has reported a second cybersecurity breach within a month, involving the theft of old client log-in credentials. The breach is under investigation by the FBI and cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD) Inc., with Oracle stating that the compromised system was a "legacy environment" not used for eight years. Meanwhile, Guggenheim has reiterated its Buy rating for Oracle, setting a price target of $220, highlighting the company’s competitive edge in AI training workloads. Analysts from Guggenheim expressed confidence in Oracle’s potential market disruption, noting strong investor interest in the company’s AI business segment.
Additionally, Oracle is involved in a consortium led by Andreessen Horowitz, which is considering a bid to acquire TikTok from its Chinese owners, ByteDance. This move aims to address regulatory concerns and ensure TikTok’s continued availability in the US. In other developments, the US Department of Defense has canceled its plan to use Oracle’s software for managing its civilian workforce, citing inefficiencies in cost and time. The project, originally selected in 2019, was significantly delayed and over budget, prompting the Pentagon to seek a new strategy for its HR technology operations.
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