Capital spending surged to $55.7 billion in fiscal 2026, a dramatic increase from the previous year’s $21.2 billion, resulting in a $23.7 billion negative cash flow. Oracle Corporation, ORCLSources with knowledge of the situation, along with internal documentation reviewed by the publication, indicate that certain divisions may experience workforce reductions exceeding 10%. This substantial spending resulted in the company burning through $23.7 billion more cash than it generated from operations. To bridge this financial gap, Oracle tapped debt markets for $43 billion and issued an additional $5 billion in equity during fiscal 2026. In early February, the company initially announced plans to secure between $45 billion and $50 billion throughout 2026 specifically for cloud infrastructure expansion.