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Oracle shares drop 24% YTD but analysts see $200 target on AI-driven cloud growth.

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24 Mar 2026
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Oracle shares have fallen 24.20% year-to-date, trading around $147.94, well below their 52-week high. Despite this, analysts remain optimistic, with a consensus price target of $249.02. Bank of America analyst Tal Liani reinstated coverage with a Buy rating and a $200 target, citing strong AI infrastructure demand and a $553 billion contracted revenue backlog. Oracle's cloud infrastructure revenue grew 84% year-over-year, driven by AI demand exceeding supply. To reach $200 by 2026, Oracle must sustain high cloud growth, convert backlog into revenue, and improve free cash flow amid significant capital expenditures and debt. The outlook is cautiously optimistic given the large contracted revenue and AI growth potential.

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