Oracle (ORCL) Earnings and Potential for Upside Surprise

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S3 Research Team

June 11, 2025

Oracle (ORCL) reports earnings today. Historically, ORCL's post-earnings performance is neutral, though earnings may surprise to the upside this quarter. Short interest has been volatile, with a recent increase considered bullish. The stock typically moves ~6% on earnings, but current options pricing implies a 7.5% move.

Oracle (ORCL) reports earnings today after the market closes.

The long-term average after earnings is neutral, though earnings may surprise to the upside this quarter.

Short interest in ORCL fell significantly and then rebounded—this pattern is common in June.

The recent increase in short interest is considered a bullish indicator in our models. While the stock has moved higher recently, our historical model suggests limited correlation between pre-earnings stock performance and post-earnings returns.

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Short interest has been particularly volatile, with a 20% drop followed by a strong recovery.

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ORCL typically moves ~6% on earnings, but current options pricing implies a 7.5% move.

Historically, the average return from going long ORCL on earnings is approximately zero, with cumulative gains over time effectively flat.

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Oracle (ORCL) faces historical neutrality in post-earnings performance, but this quarter may see an upside surprise. The recent increase in short interest is bullish. Monitoring earnings performance and short interest trends is crucial for informed investment decisions.


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