Oracle shares still screen as “cheap” even as the stock weakens, as a VA deal expands

Oracle’s stock has delivered a sizable gain over the last five years, but investors looking at the calendar this year are seeing a different picture. A recent market report published by Yahoo Finance said Oracle’s shares have returned about 77% on a total-return basis over the past five years, even as the stock has also shown weakness during 2026.

The same report pointed to valuation as a key counterweight to that year-to-date drop. It said that while the share price has been under pressure, “valuation checks” still find the stock trading at levels that screen as inexpensive across multiple measures. The piece did not specify the exact ratios or thresholds in the excerpt available here, but its central claim was that valuation has not fully adjusted to the stock’s near-term softness.

One catalyst cited in the market note was an expansion of a “VA” deal. The post characterized the update as part of Oracle’s commercial or government-facing contract momentum, suggesting that incremental wins or broader scope within an existing agreement can keep revenue durability in view even when the equity has been volatile.

Oracle, as a company, sits at the intersection of enterprise software and cloud infrastructure, with revenue tied to both new subscriptions and the ongoing use of existing enterprise systems. In that kind of business model, contract renewals, expansions, and customer switching costs matter because they can support revenue visibility and reduce the market’s focus on near-term bookings swings.

Still, the market’s reaction can be shaped by more than just contract headlines. In enterprise software, investors often weigh expectations for cloud migration, the pace of new customer additions, and margins tied to the mix of on-premise versus cloud services. A deal expansion can therefore be read as supportive, but it may not be enough to offset concerns elsewhere, especially if guidance expectations or macro assumptions are shifting.

The article’s “bargain” framing also comes with an important caveat: screening tools can indicate relative cheapness, but they do not guarantee that the stock will rebound soon. If investors are discounting a structural slowdown in a segment, pricing pressure, or higher operating-cost expectations, valuation may look attractive while sentiment remains cautious.

What’s not clear from the available excerpt is the size, timing, and financial terms of the “VA” contract expansion, including whether it represents incremental services, a broader rollout, or renewal of a longer-standing arrangement. Likewise, the specific valuation measures said to show the shares as inexpensive are not detailed in the excerpt, limiting how precisely readers can judge what is driving the “cheap” screen.

Going forward, investors are likely to watch whether Oracle provides additional detail on the “VA” expansion in upcoming disclosures and whether the company’s broader performance in cloud and software services supports the market’s valuation call. Another key tell will be whether the stock’s 2026 weakness continues to narrow as contract momentum becomes more visible in reported results.