On July 23, Oracle fell 3.05% in regular trading, trading at $122.15/share, with turnover of $884 million. Reports emerged that Oracle may sell its stake in Indian subsidiary Oracle Financial Services, with the market interpreting the move as an effort to raise cash amid mounting financial strain.
The potential divestiture comes as Oracle's credit metrics deteriorate sharply. The company's five-year credit default swaps have surged to approximately 203 basis points, the highest level in nearly 18 years. S&P Global Ratings recently downgraded Oracle to BBB-, just one notch above junk status, citing concerns over AI capital expenditure returns and heavy reliance on OpenAI contracts.
Multiple cost overruns compound the pressure: Wisconsin regulators are requiring over $7 billion in collateral guarantees for a data center project, adding more than $100 million in annual costs, while a New Mexico facility has seen expenses balloon by billions due to environmental compliance changes. These developments continue to weigh on investor confidence in Oracle's aggressive AI infrastructure buildout.
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