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
$154.34
Market Cap
$443.89B
52-Week High
$345.72
52-Week Low
$118.86
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure

$1,000 Invested in Oracle Corporation (ORCL)

1 Year
$1,024
+2%
3 Years
$1,877
+88%
5 Years
$2,496
+150%
10 Years
$4,628
+363%
Since IPO
$3,050,894
+304989%

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 $1,024 as of May 2026, representing a +2.4% 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 $1,877 as of May 2026, representing a +87.7% 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 $2,496 as of May 2026, representing a +149.6% 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 $4,628 as of May 2026, representing a +362.8% 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 $3,050,894 as of May 2026, representing a +304989.4% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.45%
Positive Months
281
59% of 480
Negative Months
194
40% of 480
Data Period
40+ years
480 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 1999 (+65.3%)
Best month on avg: June (+7.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 1990 (-44.1%)
Worst month on avg: August (-0.7%)

Over the past 40+ years (480 months), Oracle Corporation (ORCL) has averaged a monthly return of +2.45% with a median return of +2.24%. The stock had 281 positive months (59%) and 194 negative months (40%). 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 +7.1%), and August the weakest (-0.7%).

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 +34.15% with a median return of +24.59%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +22.25%. 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
+34.15%
Best Year
1999 (+289.78%)
Worst Year
1990 (-66.31%)
Positive Years
29/40
Year Return Start End
2026 -20.61% $194.40 $154.34
2025 +18.13% $164.56 $194.40
2024 +59.99% $102.86 $164.56
2023 +30.94% $78.55 $102.86
2022 -4.65% $82.38 $78.55
2021 +36.89% $60.18 $82.38
2020 +24.25% $48.43 $60.18
2019 +19.34% $40.58 $48.43
2018 -2.97% $41.83 $40.58
2017 +24.94% $33.48 $41.83
2016 +6.89% $31.32 $33.48
2015 -17.63% $38.03 $31.32
2014 +18.97% $31.96 $38.03
2013 +15.68% $27.63 $31.96
2012 +31.72% $20.98 $27.63
2011 -17.46% $25.41 $20.98
2010 +28.61% $19.76 $25.41
2009 +39.39% $14.18 $19.76
2008 -21.48% $18.05 $14.18
2007 +31.74% $13.70 $18.05
2006 +40.38% $9.76 $13.70
2005 -11.01% $10.97 $9.76
2004 +3.70% $10.58 $10.97
2003 +22.50% $8.64 $10.58
2002 -21.80% $11.04 $8.64
2001 -52.48% $23.24 $11.04
2000 +3.74% $22.40 $23.24
1999 +289.78% $5.75 $22.40
1998 +93.28% $2.97 $5.75
1997 -19.84% $3.71 $2.97
1996 +47.79% $2.51 $3.71
1995 +44.05% $1.74 $2.51
1994 +53.48% $1.14 $1.74
1993 +102.64% $0.56 $1.14
1992 +95.69% $0.29 $0.56
1991 +84.13% $0.16 $0.29
1990 -66.31% $0.46 $0.16
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: 3/24/2026