Shares of Oracle climbed 5% on Thursday, extending a sharp recent rally driven by renewed strength in software stocks and an expanded multicloud partnership with Amazon Web Services.
The latest gains come amid a broader rebound in the technology sector, which has recovered after earlier declines tied to concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt traditional software business models.
AWS collaboration boosts multicloud strategy
Oracle said it plans to expand its multicloud networking capabilities to enable enterprise-grade connectivity between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS.
The integration will link Oracle Interconnect with AWS Interconnect, allowing customers to run applications and move data seamlessly across both cloud environments through a private, high-performance connection.
“Oracle continues to advance multicloud connectivity as part of its commitment to helping customers unlock flexibility, agility, and performance across clouds,” said Nathan Thomas, senior vice president of product management for OCI.
According to the company, OCI has built high-performance interconnect capabilities designed for enterprise-scale workloads, supporting secure and reliable cloud-to-cloud connectivity without the complexity of traditional networking setups.
The AWS Interconnect–multicloud integration is expected to be available later this year in the AWS US East (N. Virginia) region.
Software stocks stage recovery
Oracle’s rally reflects a broader rebound in software stocks, which had come under pressure earlier this year amid fears that emerging AI tools could undermine existing business models.
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF has risen 5.4% so far this week, outperforming the S&P 500, which is up about 2% over the same period.
Companies including ServiceNow, Oracle, and SoFi Technologies had been viewed as particularly exposed to AI-driven disruption at the start of 2026, leading to a decline in investor confidence.
However, sentiment has shifted in recent sessions, with Oracle shares surging around 30% over the past five days.
While earlier concerns centred on disruption, the focus has increasingly moved toward how companies can leverage AI to drive growth and improve efficiency.
For Oracle, the combination of strategic partnerships, cost discipline, and infrastructure investment appears to be reinforcing confidence in its ability to compete in an evolving cloud and AI landscape.
Cost cuts support AI investment push
Earlier this month, Oracle announced significant job cuts as part of a broader effort to reallocate resources toward artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The layoffs are intended to free up capital for data centre expansion and AI-related investments, aligning with the company’s longer-term growth strategy.
Analysts at Barclays said the restructuring was largely anticipated and viewed positively by the market.
“Given ORCL’s existing FY26 Restructuring Plan and prior reports, we do not see today’s layoffs as being a surprise to the market, which seemed to have appreciated the cost savings potential from ORCL’s actions amidst the company’s rapid build-out of AI infrastructure capacity,” the analysts said.
Barclays also noted that Oracle currently generates less profit per employee than many of its peers, suggesting scope for efficiency improvements.
The investment bank expects Oracle’s strategy of controlling headcount growth while scaling infrastructure could significantly enhance profitability.
According to Barclays, the company could potentially triple its revenue over the next few years, supported by lower operating costs and increased demand for AI-driven services.
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