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Oracle's Q3 Earnings Surge 22%, AI Cloud Soars 84%

3/11/2026

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Oracle Corporation reported strong third-quarter earnings.
Oracle's revenue rose 22% to $17.19 billion.
Oracle raised its fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $90 billion, driven by robust demand for AI cloud services, which rose 84% to $4.9 billion.
Analysts remain cautious because Oracle faces negative free cash flow of $24.7 billion and job cuts.
Oracle projects capital expenditures of $50 billion for the fiscal year.

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Oracle Corporation, co-founded in 1977 by Larry Ellison, experienced a 22% revenue increase in 2021, reaching $17.19 billion, driven by rising demand for cloud services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This growth aligns with the broader tech industry's shift towards cloud computing, as seen with competitors like Microsoft and Amazon. However, Oracle's negative free cash flow of $24.7 billion raises concerns about its financial sustainability.

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Story summary

Oracle Corporation reported strong third-quarter earnings.
Oracle's revenue rose 22% to $17.19 billion.
Oracle raised its fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $90 billion, driven by robust demand for AI cloud services, which rose 84% to $4.9 billion.
Analysts remain cautious because Oracle faces negative free cash flow of $24.7 billion and job cuts.
Oracle projects capital expenditures of $50 billion for the fiscal year.

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