Oracle vs. Amazon: Which Is the Better AI Cloud Stock to Own for the Next 5 Years?

When it comes to cloud stocks, Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are among the industry's leaders.

Oracle's surging backlog initially lifted its stock, but the scope of its relationship with OpenAI cast doubt on the security of much of that future expected business. In contrast, Amazon pioneered and continues to lead the cloud industry, though it faces increasing competition from companies building AI-specific cloud environments.