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How much Oracle stock is Larry Ellison using as loan collateral?

Larry Ellison, Oracle's largest shareholder, has pledged 346 million shares (12% of outstanding stock) as collateral for personal loans, valued at $50 billion as of September 2026. Oracle's board asserts this poses no material risk to shareholders. Ellison's total stake is 40.6%, worth $167.7 billion.

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Published Sep 16, 2026, 3:45 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ORCLNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed pledged shares represent a significant portion of Oracle's float, but the board asserts no material risk, suggesting limited immediate market reaction.

02

Market read

Provides insight into insider collateral practices; modest relevance for traders monitoring Oracle's governance and risk profile.

03

What to watch

Potential future regulatory scrutiny on insider collateral practices and impact on corporate governance.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: mid-September 2026

Background

Larry Ellison uses his Oracle shares as personal loan collateral, a common strategy among wealthy shareholders to avoid capital gains taxes.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ORCLNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Oracle disclosed that Larry Ellison has pledged 346 million shares (~12% of outstanding) as loan collateral, valued at $50 billion.

Expected impact

minimal to slight downside if concerns about collateral risk rise

Evidence & confidence

While the pledged amount is sizable, the board's statement downplays risk and Ellison's capacity to repay is strong, reducing trader urgency.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights potential collateral risk for large insider holdings in tech sector.

Regional

US tech market perception may be slightly affected.

Global

Limited, as the issue is specific to Oracle and its largest shareholder.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Investors could view the pledged shares as a hidden leverage risk that may pressure Oracle's stock if Ellison defaults.

Key entities

  • Individual
    Larry Ellison

    Founder and largest shareholder of Oracle, pledging shares for personal loans.

  • Company
    Oracle Corporation

    US-listed software and cloud services provider (ticker ORCL).

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