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Oracle posts record Q1 revenue but risks remain from customer concentration and heavy spending

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15 Sep 2026
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Oracle posts record Q1 revenue but risks remain from customer concentration and heavy spending

Oracle Corporation reported a record Q1 revenue of $19.3 billion, a 30% increase year-over-year, driven by growth in Cloud Infrastructure and customer prepayments. Despite improved cash flow from prepayments, the company faces risks from high customer concentration, notably reliance on OpenAI for about half of its $664 billion backlog, and substantial capital expenditures projected at $90–95 billion for the year. These factors contribute to negative free cash flow and heavy leverage, leading analysts to maintain a Hold rating on Oracle stock due to these financial risks despite strong quarterly results.

Oracle shares are trading at USD 143.70 on Pluang, down 0.70% as of Sep 15, 2026 19:15 WIB. The stock's market cap stands at $437.81 billion, well below its 52-week high of $328.15. This trading data provides context to the company's financial challenges and analyst ratings mentioned in the news.

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