Oracle Corporation is a U.S.-based technology company operating in enterprise software and cloud infrastructure. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ORCL.

Oracle provides enterprise IT solutions used by corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide. Its business model combines software licenses, cloud subscriptions, and support services, generating recurring revenue.

The company’s operations are organized into three main segments:

• Oracle Cloud Services: Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for enterprise applications, data management, and cloud workloads.

• Database and Enterprise Software: Relational databases, middleware, ERP, and CRM systems deployed in cloud and hybrid environments.

• Hardware Systems: Servers, storage solutions, and engineered systems optimized for Oracle software.

Oracle serves industries such as finance, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, and manufacturing. The company continues investing in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data security to expand its competitive position.

History and Development

Oracle was founded in the late 1970s in California with a focus on relational database management systems.

After going public in the 1980s, the company grew rapidly as enterprises adopted relational databases as a core IT standard.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Oracle diversified into enterprise applications and pursued a broad acquisition strategy, strengthening its presence in ERP, CRM, and infrastructure software. The acquisition of Sun Microsystems expanded its portfolio into hardware and Java-based technologies.

In recent years, Oracle has shifted strategic emphasis toward cloud infrastructure and enterprise cloud applications, expanding data center capacity and competing directly with leading global cloud providers.

Today, Oracle remains a major enterprise technology provider, with a strong focus on cloud services, database leadership, and mission-critical business systems.

Additional Information

Oracle Corporation (United States) is listed on the NYSE and has a market capitalization of $418.75 billion, with shareholders equity totaling $67.20 billion.

The company employs approximately 135.000 people and operates in the Technology sector, within the Software industry.

Over the past 12 months, Oracle Corporation reported $71.78 billion in revenue, generating net income of $18.92 billion.

Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 22.13, a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 6.23, and a trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 1.42%.

The company trades under the ticker ORCL.