Is Oracle (ORCL) one of the best dividend stocks in the S&P 500 right now?

Is Oracle (ORCL) one of the best dividend stocks in the S&P 500 right now?

By Vardah Gill
Publication Date: 2026-06-14 04:39:00

Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is one of the The 10 Best S&P 500 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now.

Is Oracle (ORCL) one of the best dividend stocks in the S&P 500 right now?

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On June 11, Scotiabank lowered its price recommendation for Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) from $290 to $241. It reiterated an “Outperform” rating on the stock. The company said it continues to like Oracle’s “rock-solid core software business” and that the stock’s risk-reward profile remains positive.

Also on June 11, RBC Capital maintained a “Sector Perform” rating on Oracle with a $190 price target after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter results. The company reported total revenue above estimates, while cloud revenue fell short of consensus expectations. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) revenue rose 93% year-over-year, in line with consensus forecasts. Management also noted that the bring…