Open Text (OTEX) Stock Overview
Designs, develops, markets, and sells information management software and solutions in North, Central, and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, Japan, Singapore, India, and China. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 6/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$23.81 |
| 52 Week High | US$39.90 |
| 52 Week Low | US$20.00 |
| Beta | 1.05 |
| 1 Month Change | 1.45% |
| 3 Month Change | -2.06% |
| 1 Year Change | -15.33% |
| 3 Year Change | -43.28% |
| 5 Year Change | -48.14% |
| Change since IPO | 765.82% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 15
Investors Can Find Comfort In Open Text's (NASDAQ:OTEX) Earnings Quality
The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from Open Text Corporation ( NASDAQ:OTEX ), despite the profit...Seeking Alpha • May 01
Open Text: Deep Value Software Showing Signs Of Life
Summary Open Text is repositioning around Content Cloud and AI, simplifying its portfolio, and trading at distressed-level multiples despite ongoing profitability. OTEX is executing divestitures, paying down debt, buying back shares, and increasing dividends, with Content Cloud now accounting for 43% of revenue and 18% YoY growth. Restoring revenue growth and stabilizing the top line are critical for rerating; management guides for 1-2% revenue growth in 2026, with Q3 earnings a key catalyst. I rate OTEX a Buy, as current valuation appears excessively pessimistic given cash flow generation, strategic repositioning, and visible progress in core growth areas. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 01
OTEX: Reset Street Expectations And Cloud Partnerships Will Shape Future Risk Reward
The analyst price target on Open Text has been reduced by $1, as analysts reset expectations following a series of lower Street targets across major firms, while still reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Open Text has centered on a series of price target reductions, with several bearish analysts resetting their models to reflect more conservative assumptions.
Narrative Update • Apr 16
OTEX: AI And Buybacks Will Support Re Rating Potential Despite Softer Assumptions
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their implied value for Open Text, with the updated fair value estimate moving from about $40.00 to roughly $33.09 as they factor in a higher discount rate, slightly softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Open Text has centered on a series of reduced price targets, as analysts recalibrate their expectations for execution, growth and valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 02
OTEX: Buybacks And Margin Discipline Will Shape Future Risk Reward
OpenText's analyst price targets have been reset lower by up to $12, as analysts factor in updated assumptions around discount rates, growth and margins, while also monitoring valuation using future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has pointed to a more cautious stance on OpenText, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets by between $3 and $12.Narrative Update • Mar 19
OTEX: Buybacks And Margin Reset Will Shape Future Risk Reward
Open Text's updated analyst price target has been revised lower by several firms, with recent cuts ranging from $3 to $12, as analysts adjust their views using slightly higher discount rate assumptions while keeping fair value at $26.00 and modestly refining revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has clustered around lower price targets for Open Text, with cuts ranging from $3 to $12.Narrative Update • Mar 04
OTEX: AI Execution And Margin Reset Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward
Our fair value estimate for Open Text has been revised from $35.00 to $26.00 as analysts factor in lower assumed revenue growth, a reduced profit margin outlook, and a slightly higher discount rate, partly in line with a series of recent price target cuts across the Street. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have been trimming their price targets for Open Text in close succession, with multiple cuts of between $3 and $12 from various firms.
Narrative Update • Feb 17
OTEX: Buyback Expansion And Cash Flow Discipline Will Support Medium Term Rebound
The analyst price target for OpenText has edged down by roughly $0.48 per share, as analysts factor in slightly higher discount rates along with modest adjustments to long term growth, margins, and future P/E assumptions following a series of target cuts from major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has centered on price target resets following prior cuts, with analysts revisiting their models for OpenText and fine tuning assumptions around growth, profitability, and valuation multiples.Analysis Article • Feb 04
Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ:OTEX) Stock's 27% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Open Text Corporation ( NASDAQ:OTEX ) shares are down a considerable 27% in the...Narrative Update • Feb 03
OTEX: Medium Term Earnings Plan Will Support Rebound After Softer Q2 Guidance
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on OpenText to about US$38, a cut of roughly US$12 from prior levels. They are weighing recent target reductions from TD Securities and CIBC against earlier increases from UBS and Jefferies that were tied to modest revenue and EPS upside and maintained long term guidance.Narrative Update • Jan 20
OTEX: AI Initiatives And Buybacks Will Support Re Rating Potential
Analysts have reduced their average price target on OpenText by about $0.30 to $40.00. This reflects a combination of recent target cuts and raises as they balance modest valuation adjustments with company guidance and recent quarterly results.Narrative Update • Jan 06
OTEX: AI And Buybacks Will Drive Renewed Attention Over The Next Year
Analysts have nudged their implied price target for OpenText slightly lower to about US$40.27 from roughly US$40.45. At the same time, several firms recently raised published targets into the US$35 to US$39 range, citing modest upside to recent results and expectations for generally solid upcoming earnings.Narrative Update • Dec 16
OTEX: AI Expansion And Margin Execution Will Drive Balanced Risk Reward Outlook
The analyst price target for OpenText has increased to $35 from $31, as analysts factor in recent target hikes across the Street that reflect improved profit margin expectations and a slightly lower forward valuation multiple, despite modestly softer growth assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more balanced tone on OpenText, with higher price targets tempered by a clear emphasis on execution and growth risks.Narrative Update • Dec 02
OTEX: AI-Focused Catalysts Will Drive Renewed Attention Over The Next Six Months
Analysts have raised their average price target for Open Text by a notable margin, citing solid recent results and growing optimism surrounding the company’s evolving AI strategy and future growth prospects. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst coverage of Open Text highlights a blend of increasing confidence in the company’s growth potential and some near-term caution, particularly around execution and forecast visibility.Narrative Update • Nov 18
OTEX: AI-Powered Developments Will Drive Attention And Renewed Momentum Ahead
Analysts have raised their average price target for Open Text to approximately $40.45 from $39.39. This change reflects an improving profit outlook, sustained FY26 guidance, and expectations for AI-driven growth catalysts over the next several months.Analysis Article • Nov 12
Why Open Text's (NASDAQ:OTEX) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem
Despite posting healthy earnings, Open Text Corporation's ( NASDAQ:OTEX ) stock has been quite weak. Along with the...Analysis Article • Nov 08
Open Text Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
Last week, you might have seen that Open Text Corporation ( NASDAQ:OTEX ) released its first-quarter result to the...Narrative Update • Nov 01
OTEX: AI Initiatives And New Leadership Will Drive Balanced Future Prospects
Open Text's analyst price target has increased from $37.66 to $39.39 as analysts point to improving earnings outlook, ongoing business optimization efforts, and emerging AI-driven growth catalysts behind their upward revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent street research paints a nuanced picture for Open Text, as analysts adjust their ratings and price targets in response to recent performance and evolving business prospects.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Cloud And AI Integration Will Advance Global Market Reach
Narrative Update: OpenText Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have raised their average price target for OpenText, reflecting growing optimism around recent management meetings, upcoming catalysts, and improvements in cloud momentum. Several targets now range from $33 to $45 per share, up notably from prior levels.Narrative Update • Oct 04
Cloud And AI Integration Will Advance Global Market Reach
Analysts have raised their price target for Open Text from $35.90 to $37.66. This change reflects improved sentiment and recent upgrades based on expectations of AI-driven catalysts and margin expansion.Narrative Update • Sep 19
Cloud And AI Integration Will Advance Global Market Reach
The consensus analyst price target for Open Text has edged up to $35.90, as optimism around its AI positioning, solid Q4 results, business optimization, and buybacks is partially offset by leadership uncertainty, resulting in a modest fair value increase. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite OpenText’s positioning as a developing artificial intelligence play and anticipate multiple catalysts over the next six months that could draw renewed investor attention and support a clearer growth narrative.Analysis Article • Sep 05
An Intrinsic Calculation For Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ:OTEX) Suggests It's 48% Undervalued
Key Insights Open Text's estimated fair value is US$64.44 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Open Text's...Narrative Update • Sep 04
Cloud And AI Integration Will Advance Global Market Reach
Open Text’s analyst price target was held steady at $34.80 as strong financial results and improved 2026 guidance were offset by leadership uncertainty and a lack of clarity on strategic initiatives. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to strong Q4 financial performance, with revenue beating consensus and the highest sales beat since Q3 2023.Analysis Article • Aug 12
Open Text's (NASDAQ:OTEX) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Open Text Corporation ( NASDAQ:OTEX ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 19th of...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Is Open Text (NASDAQ:OTEX) A Risky Investment?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jul 09
Open Text Corporation's (NASDAQ:OTEX) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...Analysis Article • Jun 11
Here's Why Open Text (NASDAQ:OTEX) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Seeking Alpha • Feb 18
Open Text: Still Decent Risk Reward
Summary I rate Open Text a 'Buy' with a 1-year price target of $31.46 per share, projecting a 14.4% upside and a quarterly dividend of $0.26. OTEX's fundamentals have been choppy post-AMC divestiture, but liquidity and net margin improvements highlight potential for recovery. Key catalysts include the launch of Titanium X and a new licensing model, both expected to drive growth and margin expansion. Despite competition risks, the Company is undervalued at 1.3x P/S, with potential to trade around 2x in a positive growth environment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| OTEX | US Software | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 1Y | -15.3% | -8.6% | 24.4% |
Return vs Industry: OTEX underperformed the US Software industry which returned -8.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: OTEX underperformed the US Market which returned 24.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| OTEX volatility | |
|---|---|
| OTEX Average Weekly Movement | 5.4% |
| Software Industry Average Movement | 9.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: OTEX has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: OTEX's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 20,500 | Ayman Antoun | www.opentext.com |
Open Text Corporation designs, develops, markets, and sells information management software and solutions in North, Central, and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, Japan, Singapore, India, and China. The company offers cloud services and subscriptions, including software as a service offerings, application programming interfaces and data services, and private, public, and off-cloud products, such as hosted services and managed service arrangements; foundational platform of technology services; and packaged business applications, as well as managed services and outsourced B2B integration solutions, including program implementation, operational management, and customer support. It also provides fees earned from the licensing of software products to customers; and consulting and learning services, such as implementation, training, and integration of licensed product offerings into the customer’s systems.
Open Text Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| OTEX fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$5.50b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$516.19m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$5.21b |
11.2x
P/E Ratio1.1x
P/S RatioIs OTEX overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| OTEX income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$5.21b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.22b |
| Gross Profit | US$3.98b |
| Other Expenses | US$3.47b |
| Earnings | US$516.19m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.13 |
| Gross Margin | 76.49% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.91% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 156.7% |
How did OTEX perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.6%
Current Dividend Yield53%
Payout RatioDoes OTEX pay a reliable dividends?
See OTEX dividend history and benchmarks| Open Text dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 05 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 19 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 17 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 31 days |
Does OTEX pay a reliable dividends?
See OTEX dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/18 10:51 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Open Text Corporation is covered by 26 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Kadambari Daptardar | Accountability Research Corporation |
| Richard Tse | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |
| Raimo Lenschow | Barclays |