Oracle Slides 1.71% as $10.06 Billion Volume Secures Fifth in Market Activity

On September 24, 2025, Oracle (ORCL) closed down 1.71% at $123.45, with a trading volume of $10.06 billion, ranking fifth in market activity for the day. The decline came amid mixed signals from enterprise software demand and broader market volatility.

Recent earnings reports highlighted a 2.3% sequential drop in cloud infrastructure revenue year-over-year, raising concerns about market share retention against AWS and Microsoft. Analysts noted that while Oracle’s quarterly revenue exceeded estimates, the decelerating growth trajectory compared to 2024 has prompted caution among investors.

Short-term technical indicators showed bearish momentum, with the stock breaking below key support levels identified in prior weeks. However, long-term holders remain focused on Oracle’s $40 billion annual capital return program, which includes $15 billion in share buybacks and $25 billion in dividends, as a stabilizing factor for investor sentiment.

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