Oracle Restructures Workforce and Borrows Billions for AI Expansion
Oracle (ORCL) is undergoing a significant restructuring, including layoffs and increased borrowing to fund its artificial intelligence cloud infrastructure. The company has begun another round of job cuts following a reduction in workforce by about 13% during fiscal 2026. These cost-cutting measures aim to free up resources for Oracle's AI initiatives as it plans substantial capital expenditures for the coming year. Oracle is expected to spend between $90 billion and $95 billion on capex in fiscal 2027, a significant increase from previous years. While this strategy has led to improved profitability—adjusted operating income rose by 31% in Q1 of fiscal 2027—the company's gross margin is under pressure due to the capital-intensive nature of its AI infrastructure expansion. Investors are closely watching Oracle’s $89 billion net debt and how it plans to fund continued spending. The firm has already raised $20 billion through equity in Q1, with a broader plan for around $40 billion in financing over fiscal 2027.
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