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Open Text (OTEX.TO)

31.06

+0.54 (1.77%)

as of Jun 12, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 14, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 20 opinions in the last 12 months.

Open Text (OTEX) faces significant challenges as the company navigates a disruptive AI landscape that is reshaping software pricing models and contract renewals. Experts highlight a recent selloff, with concerns about its growth strategy, predominantly driven by acquisitions that have not yielded substantial success. The stock has experienced technical breakdowns, slipping below key support levels, and the company's management changes add to investor uncertainty. Despite some potential for recovery, many experts suggest exploring higher-quality software companies with better execution and growth prospects. Overall, OTEX is perceived as struggling with organic growth while competing with stronger players in the industry.

Consensus

Avoid

Valuation

Overvalued

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 05/21, Down 37%) It's down because it faces tough earnings comps. They did well during Covid--and still are--but aren't growing as fast. Also, they made a big purchase (they've made 80 over the past decade) of Microfocus, a large UK turnaround story. OTEX paid a lot for it and will finance it through debt and raise money in the high-yield market (at a rocky time). There's some worry over this deal, but he expects the deal to close and it will be very accretive.

WAIT

A fan. Safe and steady. Likes the verticalization. Big selloff from expensive valuation. Recent sizeable acquisition may take a while to digest, though management has a good track record. Stock may trade down further. He'd need to see progress on debt repayment.

COMMENT

Because of the volatility, a tradable security, not an investment. You could buy it down here. Recently named a leader in the Gartner magic quadrant. Double-digit growth rate, very strong balance sheet. (Analysts’ price target is $59.00)

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Likes company but would be hesitant to buy before market calms down. All tech names being sold off. If already own shares, continue to hold. Quality company that expects to do well in the future.

WATCH

It has 75 000 customers which is only 10% penetration of the software business. It also wants to increase its contact (has 40% right now) with more of the Global 10 000 companies. Its software offering is broader. Is an aquisitor. Would seriously consider buying. Regarding interest rates, he feels that the effect of rising rates is overblown. Even at 2, 3 or 4% rates are still at historical lows. These rates were normal in the late 1990's (4 1/2%) but the stock market was booming and was at a much higher valuation.

BUY

Added to their position 7 to 10 days ago. Software companies have been dragged down with tech. Sells to medium and large size businesses globally. Has compounded with 80 acquisitions over the decade. A good combination of growth and value at 12 to13 times earnings.

PARTIAL BUY

Develop and sell enterprise information management software. Price target of $61.75 USD. You could buy some here at $45, and some at 43. Use a stop of $40. Last week, Gartner Research named it as a leader in content services platforms. A quality name, he just doesn't have room for it. (Price targets refer to the NASDAQ listing in USD.)

HOLD

Believes company multiple is coming down due to interest rate increases. Owns the stock, but would not rush out to buy more stock.

BUY

Although it has not gone up as much as the high flyers, it has not gone down as much these days. Its growth has been by acquisition in the software management space. Very slow growth and there is a slow migration to on-going SAS recurring revenues. He loves their margins, however. It is trading in a fair range here. Unexciting, but a stable company.

BUY

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. The company continues to show solid and stable growth. Cash flow is strong and they are able to grow by acquisitions. It will probably not grow as quickly as before and it does have sizable debt. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

TOP PICK

Over 95% recurring revenues. Global business and serial acquirer. 14.5% total compound return over 20 years, double the TSX and tech sector. It's boring tech but beautiful. (Analysts’ price target is $73.36)

HOLD

Quality business. 15x 2022 earnings, quite cheap. Trouble is there aren't many catalysts for growth. He's modelling only 3% EPS growth. Better places for new money. If you own it, it will continue to work. So hold it, or sell some covered call options. The stock isn't going to run away.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

One of the few tech companies in Canada. Breaking out close to 52-week highs. Could go up 10-12% from here. Would look for a breakout and buy at a pullback when it tests support.

BUY

It has been a laggard against other Canadian names. It is good for people who want to get rich slowly. He would be fine to buy it here.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 29/20, Down 1%) A disappointment. Despite high free cashflow generation. Better opportunities elsewhere.

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