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03 Aug 2026, 04:00 UTC · 1h ago
Down 48%, Is Oracle Stock a Buy Right Now?
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Oracle's remaining performance obligations (RPO) have increased by 363% from 2025 to fiscal 2026, totaling $638 billion. — A massive increase in binding revenue backlog provides high visibility into future growth and validates demand for AI infrastructure.
+0.80Oracle plans to spend up to $70 billion in capital expenditures (capex) in fiscal 2027. — High capex spending typically pressures short-term free cash flow and has recently caused investor impatience regarding AI ROI.
-0.50Oracle expects a temporary step-down in gross margins in fiscal 2027 due to data center ramp-up timing, followed by a rapid recovery. — Near-term margin compression is a negative headwind, though the promise of a recovery mitigates the long-term impact.
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The company is cited as a success story, showing accelerated sales and revenue growth resulting from its AI infrastructure spending.
Despite short-term margin pressure, the author argues the stock is a smart buy due to a massive increase in remaining performance obligations.
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