Can I buy stock in Oracle?

Anyone can buy Oracle stock. The software company trades on the New York Stock Exchange, making buying shares in a brokerage account easy. To buy Oracle stock, open your brokerage account's order page and fill out all the required information, including:The number of shares you want to buy or the amount you want to invest in fractional sharesOracle's stock ticker (ORCL)The order type (market or limit)Double-check your order to make sure everything is correct. Then, click to submit your trade and become an Oracle shareholder.

Is it good to invest in Oracle?

Oracle has historically been a good investment. As of early 2026, the company's stock had delivered a higher annualized total return than the S&P 500 over the past decade (19.65% versus 15.81%). The software company is in a solid position to continue growing shareholder value. It aims to grow its annual earnings per share by more than 10% annually through 2026. Earnings growth should enable Oracle to continue increasing its dividend and repurchasing shares. These catalysts position the company to potentially produce a good total return in the future.

Will Oracle stock grow?

Oracle's stock should grow in value in the future. The company set a goal to grow its earnings per share by more than 10% annually through 2026. That earnings growth should drive stock price appreciation. In addition, Oracle has a strong record of repurchasing shares, which should help reduce its outstanding shares (increasing the value of the remaining shares).

Who is the largest shareholder of Oracle stock?

As of early 2026, the largest Oracle shareholder was its founder and board chairman, Larry Ellison. He owned about 1.16 billion shares (about 42% of its outstanding shares) worth more than $200 billion.

How to Buy Oracle Stock (ORCL) in 2026

By Matthew DiLallo – Updated Jan 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM EST

Key Points

Oracle's strong AI growth fuels investor interest in its booming cloud computing sector.
Anyone can buy Oracle shares through a brokerage using specific order details.
Oracle aims for double-digit annual earnings growth through 2026, boosting dividends.

Oracle (ORCL -2.55%) is a behemoth in the software world. Its database software is indispensable for many companies, and its cloud computing businesses are growing fast.

Like many of its rivals in the tech sector, Oracle is embracing artificial intelligence (AI), which is driving accelerated growth for the tech giant. Demand for its Gen2 AI infrastructure was stronger than supply in mid-2024 despite the company's heavy investments to rapidly expand its data center capacity and position itself for strong growth in the coming years.

Oracle's dominant position in database software and accelerating AI-driven cloud computing business has many investors interested in its stock these days. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about investing in Oracle and how to buy the technology stock.

How to buy Oracle stock

Anyone can buy shares of Oracle. Here's a six-step guide to show you how to invest.

Open your brokerage account: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments. If you don't have one yet, take a look at our favorite brokers and trading platforms to find the right one for you.
Search for Oracle: Enter the ticker "ORCL" into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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Should you invest in Oracle?

Before buying Oracle shares, you should consider whether the stock is right for your situation. Here are some reasons you might want to invest in Oracle:

You're seeking a solidly profitable technology company with AI-powered upside potential.
You want to invest in companies with significant insider ownership.
You want a company that can supply some modest dividend income.
Buying Oracle would help diversify your portfolio.
You think Oracle's AI investments will drive accelerated growth in the coming years.
You want to invest in a company with a history of producing solid total returns.

On the other hand, here are some reasons you might decide not to invest in the technology company:

You already own several technology stocks.
You're seeking companies earlier in their growth cycle than Oracle.
You want more dividend income than Oracle currently provides.
You're not a fan of Oracle's founder and Chairman, Larry Ellison.
You're seeking a company with higher total return potential than Oracle.
You're concerned about the company's competitive position and whether it can maintain its technological edge against start-ups vying for a piece of its market share.

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NYSE: ORCL

Oracle

Today's Change

(-2.68%) $-5.04

Current Price

$183.29

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$542B

Day's Range

$182.57 - $190.16

52wk Range

$134.57 - $345.72

Volume

557.1K

Avg Vol

26.5M

Gross Margin

73.55%

Dividend Yield

1.06%

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Is Oracle profitable?

Analyzing a company's profitability is a key aspect of investment research. Earnings tend to drive a company's stock price over the long term.

Oracle is a very profitable company. In its fiscal 2024 third quarter, it reported $13.3 billion in revenue (up 7% from the prior year) and $3.8 billion in net income. Meanwhile, its non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) operating income was $5.8 billion, or $1.41 per share, up 12% and 16%, respectively.

The company also generates lots of cash. Over the last 12 months, it produced $18.2 billion in operating cash flow and $12.3 billion in free cash flow. Oracle uses its strong cash flow to invest in its business, maintain a strong balance sheet, and return money to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

The company expects its profits to continue growing. It aims to grow its annual earnings per share by more than 10% per year through 2026, driven by rising revenue and improving margins.

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Does Oracle pay a dividend?

Oracle has paid dividends to its shareholders since initiating a payout in 2009. As of mid-2024, the company paid a quarterly rate of $0.40 per share. That gave the software company a 1.4% dividend yield at the time, which was right in line with the S&P 500's dividend yield. The company has increased its dividend steadily over the years:

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With its profits likely to grow, Oracle could continue increasing its dividend in the future, which should appeal to investors seeking a solid and growing dividend yield.

How to invest in Oracle through ETFs

Many investors prefer to be more passive. They don't want to pick a portfolio of stocks they must manage actively. Thanks to the wide availability of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), it's easy to be a passive investor these days. Many ETFs allow you to gain some passive exposure to a company through a thematic strategy or broad market index.

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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, allows investors to buy many stocks or bonds at once.

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Data source: Oracle.
Date	Type of Stock Split
October 2000	2-for-1
January 2000	2-for-1
February 1999	3-for-2
August 1997	3-for-2
April 1996	3-for-2
February 1995	3-for-2
November 1993	2-for-1
June 1989	2-for-1
December 1987	2-for-1
March 1987	2-for-1

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While a stock split doesn't seem likely in 2026, continued earnings-driven share price appreciation could eventually drive Oracle to split its stock again.

The bottom line

Oracle is a dominant player in the database software market and an emerging leader in cloud computing and AI. Those catalysts drive its view that it can deliver double-digit earnings-per-share growth over the next several years. The profit growth could help drive its stock price higher. Add its rising dividend, and Oracle could be a solid long-term investment opportunity.

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About the Author

Matt DiLallo has been a contributing Motley Fool stock analyst specializing in the energy, industrials, and real estate sectors since 2012. He also covers dividend-paying stocks, pre-IPO companies, ETFs, and other investing topics. He holds an MBA from Liberty University.

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Matt DiLallo has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Oracle and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

How to Buy Oracle Stock (ORCL) in 2026

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How to invest in Oracle through ETFs

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