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Open Text (OTEX.TO)

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Open Text (OTEX.TO)

34.64
+1.28 (3.84%)
as of Aug 13, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 22 opinions in the last 12 months.

Open Text (OTEX) is experiencing significant investor skepticism due to various factors, primarily associated with the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on traditional software models. While some analysts see potential value in the company's low price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 5.2x and a 4% dividend yield, others express concern over the lack of organic growth and the failure of acquisitions to boost operational performance. The stock is currently positioned below important resistance at $35, and many recommendations suggest either waiting for better entry points or looking to invest elsewhere. The recent management changes add to uncertainties about its direction, leading experts to recommend caution with investments in Open Text. Overall, the sentiment remains mixed, reflecting both potential for recovery and significant risks ahead.

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TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Feb 06, 2012
Enterprise content management. Cheap. Blew away earnings last week. Could get bought out at some point. Levered very well into corporate spending. Have some great partnerships including IBM (IBM-N), Oracle (ORCL-Q) and SAP (SAP-N). Valuation is about 10X earnings, which is relatively cheap. Could easily trade act $70-$80.
Photo of John ZechnerJohn Zechner
Owned
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$60.38

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
DON'T BUY

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Jun 13, 2011
Software solutions. Well run but doesn’t have a great growth trajectory and doesn’t pay dividends.
Photo of Charles LannonCharles Lannon
No
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$57.06

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
PAST TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Mar 24, 2011
(Top Pick Mar 5/10, Up 12.85%) A valuable asset. Eventually a big US player comes along and buys it.
Photo of Colin StewartColin Stewart
Owned
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$57.56

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
PAST TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Feb 04, 2011
(A Top Pick March 5/10. Up 11.55%.) Still a Buy.
Photo of Colin StewartColin Stewart
Owned
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$54.96

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
PAST TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Dec 03, 2010
(A Top Pick Dec 23/09. Up 6.62%.) Struggling a little bit in their European operations because of currency problems but still likes.
Photo of John ZechnerJohn Zechner
Owned
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$44.05

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
PAST TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Sep 09, 2010
(A Top Pick Sept 8/09. Up 21.79%.)
Photo of John ZechnerJohn Zechner
Owned
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$46.91

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
BUY

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

May 10, 2010
Technically it is coming out of a multi-year base that he thinks is supportive of higher prices. Likes technology and software as a theme. Have some very attractive assets.
Photo of David BurrowsDavid Burrows
No
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$45.50

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
HOLD

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Apr 29, 2010
Very attractive, one-of-a-kind. About the only great, world-leading independent left in their software area.
Photo of Michael SmedleyMichael Smedley
No
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$47.30

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
COMMENT

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Mar 22, 2010
Gapped higher in February and then stayed up. History shows that when this happens, it may lead to an “island gap” but also you could have a “breakaway gap”. You want to make sure it does not break support at $47.80.
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$48.07

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Mar 05, 2010
Been a controversial name in the past. Benefiting from the growth of data and Emails within corporations. Solid balance sheet. Could be a takeover candidate.
Photo of Colin StewartColin Stewart
Owned
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$51.59

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Feb 19, 2010
Companies are investing in their IT infrastructure. There is an explosion in electronic content. They get 85% of revenue from service fees and licensing. Generate a ton of cash. Ultimately they could be a pretty tasty acquisition target.
Photo of David BurrowsDavid Burrows
Owned
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$49.22

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Feb 04, 2010
Have $250 million+ in cash and growing at 47% a year. Just destroyed their guidance. Trading at only 11X earnings. Licensing revenue is strong.
Photo of Peter HodsonPeter Hodson
Owned
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$46.98

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Dec 23, 2009
Consolidation going on in software and this company is well positioned. Their acquisitions are adding to their existing base pretty well. Compliance software is a growth area that everybody has to have. 11X forward earnings. Generating cash and have lots of cash on the balance sheet.
Photo of John ZechnerJohn Zechner
Owned
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$41.56

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Sep 08, 2009
This is now the big dog in software. They could get bought out. They are growing and delivering results. Document management is still important for compliance. Open Text is still a key player in this area. Balance sheet in great shape.
Photo of John ZechnerJohn Zechner
Owned
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$38.51

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
PAST TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Jun 25, 2009
(A Top Pick June 13/08. Up 18.4%.) Sold his holdings for a profit. If it were to pull back in the low $30's he would consider it again.
Photo of Bruce Campbell (1)Bruce Campbell (1)
No
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$40.74

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$33.68

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
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