Oracle Corporation

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About Oracle Corporation (ORCL)

Oracle Corporation is a Software - Infrastructure company operating in the Technology sector.

ORCL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure

Key Statistics

Current Price
$130.67
Market Cap
$396.13B
52-Week High
$265.62
52-Week Low
$114.50
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure

$1,000 Invested in Oracle Corporation (ORCL)

1 Year
$515
+-48%
3 Years
$1,348
+35%
5 Years
$1,428
+43%
10 Years
$3,999
+300%
Since IPO
$2,610,659
+260966%

How much would $1,000 invested in ORCL be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in ORCL 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Oracle Corporation (ORCL) in 2025 would be worth $515 as of November 2026, representing a -48.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ORCL 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Oracle Corporation (ORCL) in 2023 would be worth $1,348 as of November 2026, representing a +34.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ORCL 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Oracle Corporation (ORCL) in 2021 would be worth $1,428 as of November 2026, representing a +42.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ORCL 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Oracle Corporation (ORCL) in 2016 would be worth $3,999 as of November 2026, representing a +299.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ORCL at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Oracle Corporation (ORCL) at IPO would be worth $2,610,659 as of November 2026, representing a +260965.9% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.42%
Positive Months
284
58% of 487
Negative Months
198
41% of 487
Data Period
40+ years
487 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 1999 (+65.3%)
Best month on avg: June (+6.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 1990 (-44.1%)
Worst month on avg: August (-0.3%)

Over the past 40+ years (487 months), Oracle Corporation (ORCL) has averaged a monthly return of +2.42% with a median return of +2.00%. The stock had 284 positive months (58%) and 198 negative months (41%). The best month in ORCL's history was December 1999 with a +65.3% return, while the worst was September 1990 at -44.1%. Historically, June tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.1%), and August the weakest (-0.3%).

ORCL's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1999 with a cumulative return of +179.5%, and the worst was 1990 at -67.0%.

Annual Returns

Over 40 years of trading history, Oracle Corporation (ORCL) has delivered an average annual return of +33.87% with a median return of +24.59%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +21.74%. The stock posted gains in 29 years (73%) and losses in 11 years (28%).

ORCL's best year was 1999 with a +289.78% gain, while the worst was 1990 at -66.31%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. ORCL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 26 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.

Avg Return
+33.87%
Best Year
1999 (+289.78%)
Worst Year
1990 (-66.31%)
Positive Years
29/40
Year Return Start End
2026 -32.06% $192.34 $130.67
2025 +18.13% $162.82 $192.34
2024 +59.99% $101.77 $162.82
2023 +30.94% $77.72 $101.77
2022 -4.65% $81.51 $77.72
2021 +36.89% $59.54 $81.51
2020 +24.25% $47.92 $59.54
2019 +19.34% $40.15 $47.92
2018 -2.97% $41.38 $40.15
2017 +24.94% $33.12 $41.38
2016 +6.89% $30.99 $33.12
2015 -17.63% $37.62 $30.99
2014 +18.97% $31.62 $37.62
2013 +15.68% $27.34 $31.62
2012 +31.72% $20.75 $27.34
2011 -17.46% $25.14 $20.75
2010 +28.61% $19.55 $25.14
2009 +39.39% $14.03 $19.55
2008 -21.48% $17.86 $14.03
2007 +31.74% $13.56 $17.86
2006 +40.38% $9.66 $13.56
2005 -11.01% $10.85 $9.66
2004 +3.70% $10.47 $10.85
2003 +22.50% $8.54 $10.47
2002 -21.80% $10.92 $8.54
2001 -52.48% $22.99 $10.92
2000 +3.74% $22.16 $22.99
1999 +289.78% $5.69 $22.16
1998 +93.28% $2.94 $5.69
1997 -19.84% $3.67 $2.94
1996 +47.79% $2.48 $3.67
1995 +44.05% $1.72 $2.48
1994 +53.48% $1.12 $1.72
1993 +102.64% $0.55 $1.12
1992 +95.69% $0.28 $0.55
1991 +84.13% $0.15 $0.28
1990 -66.31% $0.46 $0.15
1989 +139.74% $0.19 $0.46
1988 +34.48% $0.14 $0.19
1987 +179.52% $0.05 $0.14

Frequently Asked Questions: ORCL

What sector is ORCL in? ▼

ORCL operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Infrastructure industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.

How has ORCL performed historically? ▼

Over 40 years of trading history, ORCL has posted gains in 29 years (73% of the time). The best year was 1999 with a +289.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in ORCL? ▼

You can invest in ORCL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ORCL.

Last updated: 11/1/2026