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Historical Annual Returns
Over the past 20 years, Oracle Corporation has delivered an average annual return of 17.3%. The stock peaked in 2024 with a massive +62.1% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2008 (-21.2%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 15 times out of 20 years.
Avg Return
+17.3%
Win Rate
75%
15W - 5L
Best
+62.1%
2024
Worst
-21.2%
2008
Performance Consistency
About Oracle Corporation
Visit Website ↗Oracle Corporation is a global powerhouse in enterprise software and cloud computing infrastructure. Best known for the Oracle Database, the world's first relational database, the company has successfully pivoted to a 'Cloud-First' model. In 2026, Oracle is a dominant provider of high-performance AI training infrastructure through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and a leader in mission-critical enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, and HCM). The company distinguishes itself through its 'Multi-Cloud' strategy, allowing its database services to run natively inside rival clouds like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, and its heavily automated, autonomous software that reduces human error and operational costs.
Key Business Segments
Cloud Services and License Support
The largest segment, encompassing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings like Fusion and NetSuite applications.
Cloud License and On-Premise License
Covers the licensing of Oracle's software products including the flagship Database, Java, and middleware for use in client-managed environments.
Hardware
Focuses on engineered systems like Exadata, as well as enterprise servers and storage solutions designed to optimize database and AI performance.
Services
Provides consulting and advanced customer support services to help organizations migrate to the cloud and optimize their IT operations.
Key Innovations
- ✓SQL-based Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
- ✓Oracle Autonomous Database (Self-driving, self-securing, and self-repairing)
- ✓OCI Gen 2 Cloud Architecture (Purpose-built for large-scale AI and security)
- ✓Exadata Database Machine (Integrated hardware and software for database optimization)
- ✓Multi-Cloud Database Service (Cross-platform cloud integration technology)
- ✓Java Programming Language (Maintained and evolved since the acquisition of Sun Microsystems)
Historical Milestones
Founded as Software Development Laboratories (SDL) by Larry Ellison, Bob Miner, and Ed Oates.
Initial Public Offering (IPO) on NASDAQ (moved to NYSE in 2013).
Acquired PeopleSoft for $10.3 billion after a landmark hostile takeover battle.
Acquired Sun Microsystems for $7.4 billion, gaining ownership of Java and MySQL.
Officially moved corporate headquarters from Redwood City, California, to Austin, Texas.
Acquired healthcare technology firm Cerner for $28.3 billion, its largest acquisition to date.
Announced the 'Oracle AI Database,' enabling LLMs to run directly on top of structured enterprise data.