Should You Buy Oracle Stock While It's Down 53% From Its Peak? The Answer Might Surprise You.

Published September 17, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) stock is down 53% from last year's record high and is currently trading at a very attractive valuation, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a buy. Even though the company operates some of the best data centers for processing artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, investors are worried about its significant debt, particularly because some of its biggest customers might not be able to meet their financial commitments over the next few years.

Oracle's latest operating results for its fiscal 2027 first quarter (ended Aug. 31) did little to ease those concerns, despite blistering revenue growth from its cloud infrastructure business. Here's why investors should think twice before buying the stock.

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