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 .
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)
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
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.
| 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