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Open Text (OTEX.TO)

TSE:OTEX

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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Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Nov 16, 2005
Having a little rebound. His sense is that the company is showing that it is turning the corner after stumblig with their European acquisition. Still concerned about their ability to grow. Growth rate going forward is single digits, not double digits.
Photo of Ian AinsworthIan Ainsworth
No
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$18.43

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
DON'T BUY

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Nov 09, 2005
Not growing. Markets are tough. They are looking at making it a more efficient operation. A competitive environment and not sure they can grow their revenue.
Photo of Howard SuttonHoward Sutton
No
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$18.29

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
PAST TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Oct 17, 2005
(Past Top Pick April 18/05. Down 17%.) Made a wrong call on this one. It is attractive at the current level. One of the cheapest softwares you can find around. It has problems that he had underestimated. Didn't sell. Believes there is some potential here, but only for people who like risks.
Photo of Pierre BernardPierre Bernard
Owned
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$16.13

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
WEAK BUY

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Sep 15, 2005
Has had huge interests from customers because of Sarbanes-Oxley act. They have access to the e-mailing archiving side as well as content management. Looks like it's within 7% of a bottom. Model doesn't like it because of disappointments and negative earnings estimate revisions. Would buy a little if the market pulls back and then wait and see.
Photo of Robert McWhirterRobert McWhirter
No
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$15.07

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
DON'T BUY

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Aug 22, 2005
Had a strong niche of sharing documents between offices of the same franchise globally. That niche is now basically being built into networks. They are running the risk of becoming obsolete.
Photo of Peter HofstraPeter HofstraUnlock Rating
$14.65

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
DON'T BUY

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Jun 29, 2005
They did a great job finding a niche that was unserved as technology was really rolling out. Gradually standardization of technology has made the problem of sharing documents invisible.
Photo of Peter HofstraPeter Hofstra
No
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$17.38

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
TOP PICK

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

May 31, 2005
Troubles are not over, but at a good price to buy it back. The problem is not the company, but is the stock market and giving guidelines. One time they gave wrong guidelines and investors don't like this. At the current price, the stock has great potential.
Photo of Pierre BernardPierre Bernard
Owned
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$20.22

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
DON'T BUY

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Apr 19, 2005
Likes to Buy businesses for the long term with the goal of a stock worth more in 3 years than at present. This company has done a great job in filling a niche in terms of document sharing but that niche is closing off rapidly.
Photo of Peter HofstraPeter Hofstra
No
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$19.07

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
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Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Apr 18, 2005
Attractive at the current price. Could be a takeover target some day.
Photo of Pierre BernardPierre Bernard
Owned
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$19.26

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
DON'T BUY

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Apr 14, 2005
Recently stated that earnings would not be as expected because of some large contracts that had slipped in the most recent quarter. The stock ranks 500 out of 700 in his database.
Photo of Robert McWhirterRobert McWhirter
No
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$18.74

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
DON'T BUY

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Apr 11, 2005
Getting killed in the after-market. A huge profit warning. Downside as much as 35%. Missed revenue.
Photo of David BaskinDavid Baskin
No
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$20.78

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
BUY

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Mar 21, 2005
They are in the document management business. This is a huge issue for companies, archiving e-mails, retrieving them for legal puposes, managing work flow and document flow. This is a terrific growth area. We are in the early days of this industry, so it can be volatile. Relatively cheap.
Photo of Martin Hubbes, CFAMartin Hubbes, CFA
Owned
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$21.02

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
BUY

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Mar 17, 2005
Beat the street with their earnings. Has been some good research on it. Have good products. The sector has been under pressure in general. Worthy of being in a portfolio of tech stocks.
Photo of Ray SteeleRay Steele
No
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$20.95

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
SELL

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Mar 14, 2005
Despite repeated pretty good rallies in the market, the software group and NASDAQ has underperformed the rest of the market. This stock is seeing a de-acceleration in its revenue growth.
Photo of David BurrowsDavid Burrows
No
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$21.33

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

computer softwareprocessing
WEAK BUY

Open Text(OTEX.TO)

Mar 09, 2005
Rumours of an investigation by OSE, but would be suspicious of the source. Likes the business and the enterprise management space. Great cash generation. Good valuation in the tech sector.
Photo of John ZechnerJohn Zechner
Owned
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$21.92

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.64

As of Aug 13, 2026. Market Open.

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