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Oracle Surges 22% Revenue, Raises 2027 Forecast to $90B

3/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Oracle reported Q3 2026 results with revenue of $17.19 billion, a 22% year-over-year increase, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.79.
The remaining performance obligations (RPO) rose to $553 billion, signaling AI infrastructure demand.
Oracle raised its fiscal 2027 revenue forecast to $90 billion, surpassing prior estimates.
Cloud segment drove growth, with cloud revenue up 44% and infrastructure revenue up 84%.
Shares rose 8.3% after the announcement.

History

Historical Context

The dot-com bubble burst in 2000 significantly impacted tech companies, including Oracle, which reported around $10 billion in revenue that year. Since then, Oracle has adapted to market shifts, achieving $17.19 billion in revenue by Q3 2026, largely due to a 44% increase in cloud revenue. This growth underscores the ongoing transition towards cloud technology and AI infrastructure in the tech industry.

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Story summary

Oracle reported Q3 2026 results with revenue of $17.19 billion, a 22% year-over-year increase, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.79.
The remaining performance obligations (RPO) rose to $553 billion, signaling AI infrastructure demand.
Oracle raised its fiscal 2027 revenue forecast to $90 billion, surpassing prior estimates.
Cloud segment drove growth, with cloud revenue up 44% and infrastructure revenue up 84%.
Shares rose 8.3% after the announcement.

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