Oracle Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has achieved FedRAMP+ authorization, surpassing FedRAMP High requirements for security in US defense and intelligence sectors. This milestone allows federal agencies to access OCI's secure and cost-effective cloud services such as Oracle Cloud VMware Solution and OCI Data Science. With over 72 FedRAMP High JAB authorized services, OCI enhances protection against external and insider threats. Oracle emphasizes its commitment to federal agencies, boasting decades of collaboration and heavy investment in cloud innovations.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is launching 11 new compute, networking, and storage services aimed at enhancing performance while reducing costs. The flexible block storage volumes can adapt to demand, offering unique capabilities in the cloud market. Major companies like Vodafone and Samsung Securities utilize OCI for diverse workloads. By providing automated optimizations and improved pricing structures, OCI helps customers minimize expenses. These innovations are expected to streamline operations, making cloud adoption more accessible and efficient for organizations.

Oracle Corporation has extended its tender offer for the acquisition of Cerner Corporation until April 13, 2022. The all-cash offer is set at $95.00 per share of Cerner's common stock. As of March 14, 2022, approximately 25,587,409 shares, or 10.1% of outstanding shares, were validly tendered. This extension allows additional time for satisfying necessary conditions under foreign competition laws. All other offer terms remain unchanged, and further extensions may occur as per regulatory rules.

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) reported Q3 fiscal 2022 results with total revenues of $10.5 billion, up 4% year-over-year in USD and 7% in constant currency. Cloud services revenues increased by 5% to $7.6 billion, while cloud license revenues grew by 1% to $1.3 billion. GAAP net income reached $2.3 billion, with GAAP EPS at $0.84. Notably, Cloud Infrastructure revenue surged 47% and Cloud Applications revenue increased by 35%. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, payable on April 21, 2022.

Oracle Corporation announced that it will release its third quarter fiscal year 2022 results on Thursday, March 10th, after market close. Following the release, a conference call and live webcast will take place at 4:00 p.m. Central Time to discuss the financial results. Investors can access the live webcast through the Oracle Investor Relations website.

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act for its acquisition of Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) expired on February 22, 2022. This step signifies progress in the acquisition process. The tender offer for Cerner shares is set to expire at midnight on March 16, 2022. However, Oracle anticipates an extension to allow time for remaining conditions to be satisfied. The acquisition aims to enhance Oracle's healthcare service capabilities, although it remains subject to various regulatory clearances.

Oracle announced that the US Department of Defense (DoD) has approved Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to host Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) missions. This ATO enables the DoD to securely process sensitive data using dedicated Oracle National Security Regions. OCI supports critical services, such as the OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes and Oracle Database Cloud Service. This accreditation expands Oracle's capabilities in the government sector, enhancing its strategic partnership with the US Government.

Oracle announced that Bharti Airtel has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM to enhance its finance, planning, and supply chain operations. This integration aims to automate manual processes, improve financial data visibility, and streamline procurement. The transition to cloud applications is part of Airtel's strategy to boost productivity and customer experience. This collaboration extends the existing partnership between Oracle and Airtel, focusing on leveraging advanced technology for operational efficiency.

On February 14, 2022, Oracle announced enhanced logistics management features in Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing to aid organizations in improving efficiency and value across global supply chains. The updates include intelligent transit time predictions, enhanced shipment capabilities, a multi-language digital assistant, and advanced transportation analytics. These innovations aim to reduce costs, improve order fulfillment accuracy, and enhance customer experience amidst increasing logistics challenges.