
TSE:OTEX
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Open Text (OTEX) has received mixed reviews from analysts, with a consensus indicating significant caution regarding its future performance. The stock has climbed above $28 but struggles against a resistance level at $35, with some experts suggesting a breakout above this point could signal a positive uptrend. However, there are concerns about the company's organic growth, which sits at a meager 1-2%. Additionally, analysts highlight potential disruptions in the software industry due to AI and a recent management shuffle. While there are opportunities for trading and potential recovery, many experts urge caution and recommend focusing on other tech stocks that exhibit better growth and execution.
Why is it lagging its Canadian tech peers? They're a little different from Shopify, etc. because they provide AI and cybersecurity to clients. It's up only 2% YTD. The market must be patient with their acquisitions to be accretive, and OTEX is a serial buyer. It drives him crazy that they issue bonds. But growing revenues are possible and they keep increasing their dividend. He owns this plus Shopify and Enghouse.
Open Text vs. Docebo He prefers OTEX, hands-down. OTEX is a former top pick. Likes their strategy and cloud-based business. They're an active acquirer of other businesses. Offers decent organic growth, not as good as Shopify but with a far lower PE than the latter around 15x. A stable cash flow, too.
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks For growth, this Canadian IT stock deserves a look. It’s been overshadowed by mega-grower, Shopify, and the American tech titans. Year-to-date, OTEX has risen over 4%. Not bad, but tech stock specialist Kim Bolton sees opportunity for it to grow within the red-hot cloud computing space. True, OTEX trades at a PE of 43x, though that’s nothing compared to Shopify and Lightspeed POS. Read Top 4 BNN Stock Picks to Buy this Summer for our full analysis.