Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) reported stronger-than-expected results for its third quarter on Thursday.
The Redwood Shores, Calif.-based Oracle reported total revenues were $9.8 billion, up 2% in U.S. dollars and 3% in constant currency compared to Q3 last year. Cloud Services and License Support revenues were $6.9 billion, up 4% in U.S. dollars and 5% in constant currency. Cloud License and On-Premise License revenues were $1.2 billion.
GAAP Operating Income was up 4% to $3.5 billion, and GAAP Operating Margin was 36%. Non-GAAP Operating Income was up 2% to $4.4 billion, and non-GAAP Operating Margin was 44%. GAAP Net Income was $2.6 billion, and non-GAAP Net Income was $3.2 billion. GAAP Earnings Per Share was up 4% to $0.79, while non-GAAP Earnings Per Share was up 11% to $0.97.
Operating Cash Flow was $13.9 billion during the trailing 12 months.
Said CEO Safra Catz, "We had an extremely strong quarter with Total Revenues growing 3% in constant currency.
"Subscription revenues, made up of Cloud Services and License Support revenues, grew 5% in constant currency. These consistently growing and recurring subscription revenues now account for 71% of total company revenues, thus enabling a sequential increase in our operating margin, and double-digit non-GAAP Earnings per Share growth in Q3."
The Board of Directors increased the authorization for share repurchases by $15.0 billion. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share of outstanding common stock. This dividend will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 9, with a payment date of April 23.
Oracle shares began Friday up $5.39, or 13.6%, to $45.18.
