Oracle Emerges as AI's Next Big Stock Opportunity
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Oracle Emerges as AI's Next Big Stock Opportunity
"Oracle's fiscal 2026 first-quarter earnings - released after the market closed yesterday - painted a tale of contrasts . The company reported total revenue of $14.9 billion, up 12% year-over-year but slightly below Wall Street's $15.03 billion consensus. Earnings, however, came in at $1.47 per share on a non-GAAP basis, missing the $1.48 estimate by a hair, pressured by a one-time $958 million tax expense tied to recent U.S. tax law changes."
"Cloud revenue (IaaS plus SaaS) surged 28% year-over-year, hitting $7.2 billion, with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) alone jumping 55% to $3.3 billion. The real headline-grabber? Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) - Oracle's key metric for future booked revenue - skyrocketed 359% to $455 billion as of August 31. This backlog underscores massive commitments from hyperscalers, including blockbuster deals to host OCI within the clouds of Amazon ( NASDAQ:AMZN ), Alphabet ( NASDAQ:GOOG )( NASDAQ:GOO"
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and creating demand for scalable cloud infrastructure. Oracle reported fiscal 2026 Q1 revenue of $14.9 billion, up 12% year-over-year, and non-GAAP earnings of $1.47 per share, narrowly missing estimates after a one-time $958 million tax expense. Cloud revenue rose 28% to $7.2 billion while OCI surged 55% to $3.3 billion. Remaining Performance Obligations jumped 359% to $455 billion, reflecting large hyperscaler commitments and major hosting deals. The combination of strong cloud bookings, expanding OCI adoption and massive RPO backlog signals material future revenue and AI-driven growth potential.
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