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Moody’s urgent outlook on Oracle’s future growth path – here’s what it means

By Shreya Biswas

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Moody’s urgent outlook on Oracle’s future growth path - here's what it means

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Oracle growth outlook 2025: Oracle’s AI ambitions have grown dramatically in recent weeks. After announcing a massive five-year, $300 billion deal to provide 4.5 gigawatts of compute power to OpenAI, the company’s pipeline isn’t just expanding, it’s locking in, as per a report. But now Moody’s has cautioned regarding the firm’s future growth.Oracle’s $300 Billion AI Contract with OpenAI Drives Massive GrowthOracle’s Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO), which represent contracted but undelivered work, soared 359% year-over-year to $455 billion. Management has hinted that this figure could soon top $500 billion, as per The Street report.This rapid growth has reshaped Oracle’s balance sheet and positioned its cloud business as the company’s central focus. Oracle’s stock has reflected this momentum, rising over 81% so far in 2025, with six-month gains even higher at 96%, as per The Street.ALSO READ: Even after strongest quarterly performance since June 2021, SoftBank to layoff 20% of its Vision Fund teamMoody’s Issues Warning on Concentration Risk in Oracle’s AI DealsHowever, just days after announcing its latest deal, Moody’s analysts issued a warning that could have major implications for Oracle’s growth story. They highlighted the financial risk tied to Oracle’s $300 billion AI contract with OpenAI, the largest in the company’s history, according to The Street.Live EventsMoody’s cautions that such a concentrated deal places significant financial pressure on Oracle if OpenAI were to delay payments, restructure, or shift strategy, as per the report. Because of the scale and length of the contract, even small disruptions could have a big impact on Oracle’s balance sheet, as per The Street report.ALSO READ: iOS 26 vs iOS 18: How your iPhone’s home screen, lock screen, control center & features have changedPotential Impact of OpenAI Contract on Oracle’s Financial HealthAnalysts also pointed out that Oracle’s leverage could climb to nearly four times EBITDA before the company’s new contracts begin to improve cash flow, as per The Street. While Moody’s has not changed Oracle’s current Baa2 rating, they warned that continued customer concentration and increasing debt levels could lead to further action if Oracle’s financials don’t improve, as per the report.Oracle Adds $300 Million AI Infrastructure Contract to Growing BacklogAlongside these developments, Oracle recently announced a $300 million AI infrastructure contract, adding to its growing cloud backlog, as per The Street. This surge in RPO, up 359% year-over-year, shows that booked work is growing faster than Oracle’s ability to deliver, as reported by The Street.But the size and duration of these multi-year infrastructure agreements could put pressure on Oracle’s liquidity before sales catch up. Customer concentration and the execution of data-center buildouts are key factors that investors need to watch closely, as per The Street.FAQsWhat is Oracle’s recent deal with OpenAI about?Oracle signed a huge five-year, $300 billion contract to supply AI compute power to OpenAI.Why is Moody’s concerned about Oracle’s growth?Because Oracle relies heavily on a few big contracts like OpenAI’s, any hiccup could impact its financial health.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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