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Oracle vs Microsoft: comparing ORCL and MSFT stock
12-month growth, from 100━ ORCL −53.7% ━ MSFT +6.3%
| Metric | ORCL | MSFT |
|---|---|---|
| Price, $ | 115.16 | 535.93 |
| Year to date | −40.6% | +11.3% ● |
| 12 months | −53.7% | +6.3% ● |
| From 52-week high | −54.1% | −4.2% ● |
| vs 200-day average | −26.0% | +22.1% ● |
| P/E | 14.3 | 29.7 |
| Dividend yield | 1.53% ● | 0.75% |
| Revenue growth, YoY | +21.6% ● | +17.9% |
| Operating income growth | +32.3% ● | +20.1% |
| Operating margin | 34.3% | 47.1% ● |
| Gross margin | 64.0% | 67.7% ● |
| Market cap | $348.2B | $3.98T |
| Next earnings | Dec 14, 2026 | Jan 26, 2027 |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
Ratings and a detailed chart for each are in the terminal.
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Which is better to buy: Oracle or Microsoft?
We do not advise what to buy. By the numbers: Microsoft rose more over the year (+6.3%); Microsoft is closer to its 52-week high; Microsoft has the higher operating margin; Oracle is growing revenue faster; Oracle has the lower P/E. How to weigh such signs is covered in «How to analyse a stock».
Can I buy both?
Yes. Many hold several companies in one industry to avoid depending on one. A broad index fund often already holds the largest US companies.
When do they report?
Oracle — Dec 14, 2026; Microsoft — Jan 26, 2027.