Fundamental Factors Influencing Oracle's Stock at Pivot Points

Oracle Corp, the software giant, has reported a slowdown in its cloud computing business, causing its shares to drop more than 7% . The company has projected fiscal third-quarter revenue to be below estimates due to strong competition in the cloud computing market and an uncertain economy, negatively impacting cloud service demand.

According to Bloomberg, this slowdown has fueled investor concerns that the software maker’s expansion efforts have yet to gain ground in the competitive market. Oracle's cloud revenue rose 25% to $4.8 billion in the period ended November 30, after registering a 30% gain in the previous quarter, which represents the second consecutive quarter of slowing growth.

In the fiscal second quarter, Oracle's sales increased by 5% to $12.9 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $13.1 billion. However, the company's profit, excluding certain items, stood at $1.34 per share, beating the average estimate of $1.33.

The company has attributed its slowdown to an uncertain economy and intense competition in the cloud computing market, which has caused a decline in cloud service demand. The news of Oracle's slowdown in cloud computing has caused many to question the company's ability to compete in an increasingly crowded market.