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Bartosiak: Trading Oracle's (ORCL) Earnings with Options
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On Thursday, December 15th, Oracle (ORCL - Free Report) will release its second quarter earnings results after the bell. The company is a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), and have a Value, Growth, and Momentum score of B.
Dave will look at Oracle’s past earnings, take a look at what is currently going on with the company, and give us his thoughts on their upcoming earnings announcement.
Furthermore, Dave will uncover some potential options trades for investors looking to make a play on Oracle ahead of earnings.
Oracle in Focus
Oracle Corporation is one of the world's leading suppliers of software for information management. The company develops, manufactures, markets and distributes computer software that helps corporations manage and grow their businesses. The company's software products can be categorized into two broad areas: Systems software and Internet business applications software.
Oracle is expected to report earnings at $0.56 per share according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Last quarter they missed earnings expectations by -7.55% with their announcement at $0.49 per share. They have an average earnings surprise of -0.91%.
How should investors play Oracle ahead of their earnings report? For insights on the best options trades, then tune in at 1:00pm CST tomorrow to see David’s thoughts.
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Bartosiak: Trading Oracle's (ORCL) Earnings with Options
On Thursday, December 15th, Oracle (ORCL - Free Report) will release its second quarter earnings results after the bell. The company is a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), and have a Value, Growth, and Momentum score of B.
Dave will look at Oracle’s past earnings, take a look at what is currently going on with the company, and give us his thoughts on their upcoming earnings announcement.
Furthermore, Dave will uncover some potential options trades for investors looking to make a play on Oracle ahead of earnings.
Oracle in Focus
Oracle Corporation is one of the world's leading suppliers of software for information management. The company develops, manufactures, markets and distributes computer software that helps corporations manage and grow their businesses. The company's software products can be categorized into two broad areas: Systems software and Internet business applications software.
Oracle is expected to report earnings at $0.56 per share according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Last quarter they missed earnings expectations by -7.55% with their announcement at $0.49 per share. They have an average earnings surprise of -0.91%.
ORACLE CORP Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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How should investors play Oracle ahead of their earnings report? For insights on the best options trades, then tune in at 1:00pm CST tomorrow to see David’s thoughts.
The Best & Worst of Zacks
Today you are invited to download the full, up-to-the-minute list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buys" free of charge. From 1988 through 2015 this list has averaged a stellar gain of +26% per year. Plus, you may download 220 Zacks Rank #5 "Strong Sells." Even though this list holds many stocks that seem to be solid, it has historically performed 11X worse than the market. See these critical buys and sells free >>