Oracle has disclosed a stake valued at approximately $2 billion in TikTok's U.S. operations, according to its latest quarterly financial filing for the period ended February 28, 2026 [1]. The filing specifies that Oracle recorded $2.2 billion in 'non-marketable debt investments and equity securities and related instruments,' with the 'substantial majority' of these investments attributed to the TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC [1]. Oracle, along with Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi-based MGX, each hold a 15% stake and board seat in the joint venture, while ByteDance retains just under 20% ownership [1]. The business was valued at $14 billion, as stated by Vice President JD Vance [1].
The formation of the TikTok USDS Joint Venture followed a national security law signed by former President Joe Biden in 2024, which required ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. operations or face a nationwide ban. President Donald Trump subsequently approved the divestment via executive order in September [1]. Adam Presser was appointed CEO of the new entity in January [1].
As part of the ownership transition, Oracle assumed responsibility for housing all U.S. user data and was designated by the White House as TikTok's security provider, tasked with independently monitoring and assuring the safety of U.S. operations [1]. However, the transition has encountered operational challenges. In January, TikTok's U.S. entity attributed a wave of glitches and content disruptions to a power outage at an Oracle data center, refuting allegations of political censorship [1]. Earlier in March, TikTok reported on X that an Oracle data center issue was affecting some U.S. user experiences, causing temporary lags in content posting. The company announced full restoration of service three days later [1].
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CONCLUSION
Oracle's $2 billion stake in TikTok's U.S. operations marks a significant shift in ownership and data security responsibilities, following government-mandated divestment. Despite some operational disruptions linked to Oracle's data centers, the joint venture has restored normal service. The event is likely to have a high market impact given the scale of investment and regulatory context.