Based on a consensus of Wall Street analysts, Oracle (ORCL) is currently considered a Moderate Buy.
Oracle's Analyst Consensus: A Moderate Buy
The assessment of Oracle's stock, derived from recent analyst evaluations, indicates a predominantly positive outlook. The collective opinion from 29 Wall Street analysts over the past three months leans towards a "Moderate Buy" rating. This consensus is a weighted average reflecting individual analyst recommendations.
Breakdown of Analyst Ratings
Analyst ratings provide insight into the professional community's sentiment regarding a stock's future performance. For Oracle, the breakdown of these ratings is as follows:
- Buy Ratings: 17 analysts recommend buying Oracle stock.
- Hold Ratings: 12 analysts suggest holding onto existing Oracle shares.
- Sell Ratings: 0 analysts recommend selling Oracle stock.
This distribution highlights that a significant majority of analysts see potential for growth or stability, with no analysts issuing a "sell" recommendation.
Understanding Analyst Price Targets
A price target is an analyst's projection of a security's future price, often over a 12-month period. It represents where they believe the stock will trade, factoring in various financial metrics, industry trends, and company-specific developments.
The average 12-month price target for Oracle is $193.38. This target is an average of the projections made by the 29 Wall Street analysts who have provided ratings within the last quarter. Investors often use price targets as a benchmark to gauge potential upside or downside from the current stock price.
Oracle Analyst Ratings and Price Target Snapshot
Here's a quick overview of the key metrics from recent analyst reports on Oracle:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Consensus Rating | Moderate Buy |
| Total Analysts | 29 |
| Buy Ratings | 17 |
| Hold Ratings | 12 |
| Sell Ratings | 0 |
| Average Price Target | $193.38 |
What Does "Moderate Buy" Imply?
A "Moderate Buy" rating typically suggests that while analysts generally have a favorable view of the stock and anticipate some upside, it might not be as strong a conviction as a "Strong Buy." It implies that the stock is expected to outperform the market or its sector, but perhaps with less certainty or lower expected returns compared to a "Strong Buy" recommendation.
For investors, a "Moderate Buy" can signal a reasonable opportunity for investment, especially when accompanied by a healthy average price target and a low number of "sell" ratings. It is important to remember that analyst ratings are opinions and should be part of a broader investment research strategy, not the sole basis for financial decisions. For more detailed financial information about Oracle, you can visit their Investor Relations page.
