Oracle Corporation (ORCL), a leading global provider of enterprise cloud computing solutions, has reported significant numbers in its recent SEC filings, indicating strong future revenue potential. The company’s remaining performance obligations, which represent contracted revenues not yet recognized, reached $67.9 billion as of May 31, 2023. This figure indicates Oracle’s strong long-term revenue prospects and highlights the increasing demand for its cloud and license, hardware, and services offerings.
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Performance Obligations Breakdown
Of the $67.9 billion in remaining performance obligations, approximately 49% are expected to be recognized as revenues over the next twelve months, 35% over the subsequent month 13 to month 36, and the remainder thereafter. This demonstrates Oracle’s solid revenue pipeline for the foreseeable future, reflecting the company’s ability to secure long-term contracts and maintain a diverse customer base. Moreover, no single customer accounted for 10% or more of the company’s total revenues in fiscal 2023, 2022, or 2021, further emphasizing the broad demand for Oracle’s products and services.
Long-term Payment Contracts and Monetization
Oracle’s financial statements also show that the company offers customers the option to acquire its cloud and license, hardware, and services offerings through separate long-term payment contracts. The company then sells these contracts on a non-recourse basis to financial institutions within 90 days of the contracts’ execution. During fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021, Oracle sold $2.0 billion, $1.8 billion, and $1.7 billion, respectively, of its financing receivables to financial institutions, showcasing its ability to monetize its customer contracts effectively.
Business Combinations and Accounting
In addition to its robust remaining performance obligations, Oracle has been actively involved in business combinations, applying the provisions of ASC 805 (Accounting Standards Codification 805) to account for acquisitions. This approach requires Oracle to evaluate whether the transaction is an acquisition of assets or an acquisition of a business, a distinction that affects how the company recognizes the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in the transaction. Following this process ensures Oracle accurately values acquired assets and manages related liabilities.
Inventory Management
Oracle’s inventory management is also worth noting, as the company evaluates its ending inventories for excess quantities and obsolescence. This evaluation includes an analysis of sales levels by product and projections of future demand within specific time horizons, ensuring only necessary inventory is held and minimizing costs. This is particularly significant for the company’s hardware business, as Oracle has outsourced the manufacturing, assembly, and delivery to third-party companies for the substantial majority of its hardware products.
Risk Mitigation
Despite potential concentration risks associated with cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, derivatives, and trade receivables, Oracle has implemented measures to mitigate exposure. The company’s cash and cash equivalents are held across large, diverse financial institutions worldwide, limiting the exposure to any single entity. Furthermore, Oracle’s investment policies require the purchase of marketable debt securities to be investment-grade, further reducing potential risks.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Oracle’s SEC filings reveal a strong financial position for the company, driven by significant remaining performance obligations and efficient inventory management. The $67.9 billion in remaining performance obligations indicate Oracle’s substantial future revenue potential, while its approach to business combinations and risk mitigation strategies further demonstrate the company’s commitment to growth and stability. As a result, Oracle remains a promising investment opportunity for those looking to capitalize on the expanding enterprise cloud computing market.
Income Statement
Financials in millions USD. Fiscal year is June – May. source
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 – 1992 | |
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| 0 | Revenue | 42440 | 40479 | 39068 | 39506 | 39383 | 37792 | 37047 | 38226 | 38275 | 37180 | Upgrade |
| 1 | Revenue Growth (YoY) | 4.84% | 3.61% | -1.11% | 0.31% | 4.21% | 2.01% | -3.08% | -0.13% | 2.95% | 0.16% | Upgrade |
| 2 | Cost of Revenue | 8877 | 7855 | 7938 | 7995 | 8060 | 7452 | 7479 | 7532 | 7236 | 7379 | Upgrade |
| 3 | Gross Profit | 33563 | 32624 | 31130 | 31511 | 31323 | 30340 | 29568 | 30694 | 31039 | 29801 | Upgrade |
| 4 | Selling, General & Admin | 9364 | 8936 | 9275 | 9774 | 9715 | 9257 | 9039 | 8732 | 8605 | 8134 | Upgrade |
| 5 | Research & Development | 7219 | 6527 | 6067 | 6026 | 6084 | 6153 | 5787 | 5524 | 5151 | 4850 | Upgrade |
| 6 | Other Operating Expenses | 6054 | 1948 | 1892 | 2176 | 2260 | 2017 | 2138 | 2567 | 2524 | 2133 | Upgrade |
| 7 | Operating Expenses | 22637 | 17411 | 17234 | 17976 | 18059 | 17427 | 16964 | 16823 | 16280 | 15117 | Upgrade |
| 8 | Operating Income | 10926 | 15213 | 13896 | 13535 | 13264 | 12913 | 12604 | 13871 | 14759 | 14684 | Upgrade |
| 9 | Interest Expense / Income | 2755 | 2496 | 1995 | 2082 | 2025 | 1798 | 1467 | 1143 | 914 | 797 | Upgrade |
| 10 | Other Expense / Income | 522 | -282 | -162 | -815 | -1185 | -565 | -305 | -106 | 141 | -11 | Upgrade |
| 11 | Pretax Income | 7649 | 12999 | 12063 | 12268 | 12424 | 11680 | 11442 | 12834 | 13704 | 13898 | Upgrade |
| 12 | Income Tax | 932 | -747 | 1928 | 1185 | 8837 | 2228 | 2541 | 2896 | 2749 | 2973 | Upgrade |
| 13 | Net Income | 6717 | 13746 | 10135 | 11083 | 3587 | 9452 | 8901 | 9938 | 10955 | 10925 | Upgrade |
| 14 | Net Income Growth | -51.13% | 35.63% | -8.55% | 208.98% | -62.05% | 6.19% | -10.43% | -9.28% | 0.27% | 9.46% | Upgrade |
| 15 | Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 2700 | 2945 | 3211 | 3634 | 4121 | 4115 | 4221 | 4404 | 4528 | 4769 | Upgrade |
| 16 | Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 2786 | 3022 | 3294 | 3732 | 4238 | 4217 | 4305 | 4503 | 4604 | 4844 | Upgrade |
| 17 | Shares Change | -7.81% | -8.26% | -11.74% | -11.94% | 0.50% | -2.04% | -4.40% | -2.19% | -4.95% | -4.93% | Upgrade |
| 18 | EPS (Basic) | 2.49 | 4.67 | 3.16 | 3.05 | 0.87 | 2.30 | 2.11 | 2.26 | 2.42 | 2.29 | Upgrade |
| 19 | EPS (Diluted) | 2.41 | 4.55 | 3.08 | 2.97 | 0.85 | 2.24 | 2.07 | 2.21 | 2.38 | 2.26 | Upgrade |
| 20 | EPS Growth | -47.03% | 47.73% | 3.70% | 249.41% | -62.05% | 8.21% | -6.33% | -7.14% | 5.31% | 15.31% | Upgrade |
| 21 | Free Cash Flow Per Share | 1.86 | 4.67 | 3.60 | 3.55 | 3.31 | 2.94 | 2.96 | 3.00 | 3.17 | 2.85 | Upgrade |
| 22 | Dividend Per Share | 1.280 | 1.040 | 0.960 | 0.810 | 0.760 | 0.640 | 0.600 | 0.510 | 0.480 | 0.300 | Upgrade |
| 23 | Dividend Growth | 23.08% | 8.33% | 18.52% | 6.58% | 18.75% | 6.67% | 17.65% | 6.25% | 60.00% | 25.00% | Upgrade |
| 24 | Gross Margin | 79.08% | 80.59% | 79.68% | 79.76% | 79.53% | 80.28% | 79.81% | 80.30% | 81.09% | 80.15% | Upgrade |
| 25 | Operating Margin | 25.74% | 37.58% | 35.57% | 34.26% | 33.68% | 34.17% | 34.02% | 36.29% | 38.56% | 39.49% | Upgrade |
| 26 | Profit Margin | 15.83% | 33.96% | 25.94% | 28.05% | 9.11% | 25.01% | 24.03% | 26.00% | 28.62% | 29.38% | Upgrade |
| 27 | Free Cash Flow Margin | 11.85% | 33.97% | 29.63% | 32.63% | 34.66% | 32.03% | 33.73% | 34.50% | 37.47% | 36.51% | Upgrade |
| 28 | Effective Tax Rate | 12.18% | -5.75% | 15.98% | 9.66% | 71.13% | 19.08% | 22.21% | 22.57% | 20.06% | 21.39% | Upgrade |
| 29 | EBITDA | 13526 | 18411 | 17026 | 17269 | 17234 | 15929 | 15418 | 16838 | 17526 | 17626 | Upgrade |
| 30 | EBITDA Margin | 31.87% | 45.48% | 43.58% | 43.71% | 43.76% | 42.15% | 41.62% | 44.05% | 45.79% | 47.41% | Upgrade |
| 31 | Depreciation & Amortization | 3122 | 2916 | 2968 | 2919 | 2785 | 2451 | 2509 | 2861 | 2908 | 2931 | Upgrade |
| 32 | EBIT | 10404 | 15495 | 14058 | 14350 | 14449 | 13478 | 12909 | 13977 | 14618 | 14695 | Upgrade |
| 33 | EBIT Margin | 24.51% | 38.28% | 35.98% | 36.32% | 36.69% | 35.66% | 34.84% | 36.56% | 38.19% | 39.52% | Upgrade |
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