- Oracle reported $16.1 billion in revenue for its fiscal second quarter, a 14% increase from last year but below analyst expectations.
- Its capital expenditures surged to $12 billion, triple the amount from the previous year, driven by increased AI investment plans.
- The company raised its full-year capital expenditure forecast to $50 billion from $35 billion, causing concern among investors.
- Oracle stock experienced its largest daily drop since January 2025 amidst worries about high AI spending.
- The report also led to minor declines in other AI-related stocks and cryptocurrencies, reflecting broader market caution.
Oracle shares fell sharply on Thursday following the release of its fiscal second-quarter earnings and increased AI spending plans. The company posted revenue of $16.06 billion, a 14% rise from the previous year but slightly below the $16.21 billion forecasted by analysts tracked by Bloomberg. The mixed earnings report raised concerns, primarily due to the company’s heavy capital expenditures.
In its fiscal second quarter, Oracle reported capital expenditures of $12 billion, a substantial increase from about $4 billion the prior year and higher than the $8 billion expected by analysts. The company also raised its guidance for full-year capital expenditures to $50 billion, up from an earlier estimate of $35 billion. These figures reflect Oracle’s significant investments in AI cloud computing infrastructure.
The sharp rise in AI-related spending also affected other companies in the sector. Stocks of NVIDIA and AMD experienced slight drops, and several AI-focused cryptocurrencies lost more than 7% in a single day. Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow noted earlier this week, “We expect Oracle’s fiscal Q2 earnings to be another significant event, particularly as sentiment for the AI infrastructure market has turned more negative in recent months from elevated AI bubble fears and financing concerns for both Oracle and key customers (OpenAI).”
Despite gains over 19% year-to-date, Oracle’s stock decline on Thursday marked its most substantial daily loss since January 2025. This drop highlights growing investor apprehension over the company’s aggressive AI spending and its potential impact on future profitability.
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