01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-K filed June 20, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Oracle Corporation's 10-K filing for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, highlights a period of continued growth driven primarily by its cloud services and license support business.
Total revenues saw an increase of 6% year-over-year, reaching $52.96 billiona, with the cloud and license segment contributing 84% of this total and demonstrating an 8% revenue increase. The company continues to emphasize its strategic shift towards cloud offerings, with cloud services revenues growing by 25% to $19.77 billion. This growth reflects strong customer adoption of Oracle's SaaS and OCI services.
Despite this cloud momentum, the hardware and services segments experienced revenue declines, though their overall contribution to total revenue remains smaller. Oracle also maintained a strong financial position, with significant operating cash flow and a substantial cash reserve, enabling continued investment in research and development and share repurchases.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Oracle reported a 6% increase in total revenues to $52.96 billion for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024.
- The Cloud and License business segment continues to be the primary growth driver, with revenues up 8% to $44.46 billion, accounting for 84% of total revenues.
- Cloud Services revenues saw significant growth of 25% to $19.77 billion, underscoring the company's successful transition to cloud-based offerings.
- The company maintained a strong operating cash flow of $18.67 billion and ended the fiscal year with $10.66 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.
- Research and Development expenses increased by 3% to $8.92 billion, reflecting Oracle's commitment to innovation, particularly in AI and cloud infrastructure.
- The company repurchased $1.2 billion of its common stock during the fiscal year, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
- The hardware business experienced a 6% decline in revenue, attributed by the company to a strategic shift away from non-strategic hardware products towards cloud infrastructure technologies.
03—One dollar
04—Financials
Financial Highlights
Figures from 10-KFY2024filed June 20, 2024Financial Statements
FY2024 against FY2023
| Line item | FY2024FY2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $52.96B$49.95B | +6.0% |
| R&D Expenses | $8.91B$8.62B | +3.4% |
| Operating Expenses | $37.61B$36.86B | +2.0% |
| Operating Income | $15.35B$13.09B | +17.3% |
| Interest Expense | $3.51B$3.50B | +0.3% |
| Net Income | $10.47B$8.50B | +23.1% |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.82$3.15 | +21.3% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.71$3.07 | +20.8% |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 2.74B2.70B | +1.8% |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 2.82B2.77B | +2.1% |
05—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oracle's primary business focus and how did it perform in the last fiscal year?
Oracle's primary business is providing enterprise IT solutions, encompassing applications and infrastructure technologies delivered through various deployment models, with a strong emphasis on cloud services (SaaS and OCI). For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024, Oracle reported total revenues of $52.96 billion, an increase of 6% year-over-year, driven significantly by its Cloud and License business segment.
What is the growth trend in Oracle's cloud business?
Oracle's cloud business is showing robust growth. Cloud Services revenues increased by 25% to $19.77 billion in fiscal year 2024. This growth is a key indicator of the company's successful strategy to transition customers to its cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
How is Oracle managing its financial resources and shareholder returns?
Oracle generated strong operating cash flow of $18.67 billion in fiscal year 2024 and ended the period with $10.66 billion in cash and marketable securities. The company also returned capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, buying back $1.2 billion in stock during the fiscal year.
What are the key segments contributing to Oracle's revenue, and are there any areas of concern?
The Cloud and License segment is Oracle's largest and fastest-growing segment, contributing 84% of total revenue and growing 8% year-over-year. The Hardware segment experienced a revenue decline of 6%, which the company attributes to a strategic shift towards its cloud infrastructure offerings. The Services segment also saw a slight decline of 3% in revenue.
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