Even so, the company continues to return value to shareholders with a dividend yield of 1.80%, higher than the tech sector average of 1.37%. The most recent payout was $0.50 per share on July 10, 2025, with a forward payout ratio of 36%. Oracle has also marked one year of consecutive dividend increases, providing a modest safety net in the face of its elevated valuation.Valuation is a clear concern. Oracle trades at a forward P/E of 59.70x, more than double the sector average of 25.10x, showing that investo ...