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Oracle gave Larry Ellison and his co-CEOs nearly $1 billion in stock options. By fiscal year end, all were underwater

Oracle executives' stock options lose nearly $1 billion in value

By · Published September 28, 2026  08:16 UTC · Updated September 28, 2026  20:17 UTC

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Oracle granted Larry Ellison and his co‑CEOs nearly $1 billion in stock options and $350 million in equity awards, with Ellison’s total 2026 compensation reported at $131 million. By fiscal year‑end, the company’s share price had fallen about half, leaving all of those awards underwater.

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Oracle granted its executive chair and co-CEOs nearly $1 billion in stock options. This occurred before the company's share price dropped significantly. By fiscal year end, all executives' stock options were underwater, with a $131 million total compensation for Larry Ellison in 2026. Oracle's co-CEOs received $350 million in equity awards, which lost half its value within a year. The stock price dropped 56 percent. Oracle's executives' stock options lost nearly $1 billion in value due to the company's share price drop. Oracle's share price has dropped significantly, impacting its executives' stock options.

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What happened to Oracle's share price?

The company's share price dropped 56 percent.

How much did Oracle's co-CEOs receive in equity awards?

They received $350 million.

What was Larry Ellison's total compensation in 2026?

$131 million

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