Oracle Stock Drops After Meta Deal Announcement, Investors Question Execution Potential

Oracle Corporation’s stock price fell approximately 7% on Friday, October 17, 2025, despite the company announcing a long-term growth plan and securing a substantial cloud computing deal with Meta Platforms. This decline was primarily driven by concerns regarding Oracle’s ability to effectively execute its ambitious financial projections, particularly given significant capital expenditure requirements. Despite the optimistic outlook, analysts remain skeptical about the company’s near-term earnings performance.