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OTEXOpen Text CorporationHold6.0·$22.11-0.52%
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Open Text Corporation (OTEX) Stock Analysis

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Technology · Software - Application

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $22.11, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Leverage penalty (D/E 1.6): -1.0; Negative momentum.

OpenText is an Information Management software company offering cloud and hybrid solutions across six platforms: Content (40% of FY2025 revenue), Cybersecurity (25%), Business Network (10%), DevOps (10%), Observability and Service Management (10%), and Analytics (5%). Revenue... Read more

$22.11+14.0% A.UpsideScore 6.0/10#27 of 98 Software - Application
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield15.51%
IncomeYield4.95%(5y avg 2.88%)Payout52.79%sustainable
Stop $20.63Target $25.23(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 1.5:1
Analyst target$29.00+31.2%11 analysts
$25.23our TP
$22.11price
$29.00mean
$40

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $22.11, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Leverage penalty (D/E 1.6): -1.0; Negative momentum. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, earnings proximity 52d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 6, 202652d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Earnings estimates trending UP
Attractive valuation
Risks
Leverage penalty (D/E 1.6): -1.0
Negative momentum
Below 200-MA, MA slope -3.2%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)10.8
P/E (Fwd)5.0
Mkt Cap$5.4B
EV/EBITDA6.7
Profit Mgn9.9%
ROE12.8%
Rev Growth2.2%
Beta1.05
Dividend4.95%
Rating analysts9

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.67bullish
IV86%elevated
Max Pain$33+47.0% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • MEDIUMProductContent Cloud40%
    10-K Item 1: 'For the year ended June 30, 2025, total revenues is comprised of 40% from Content Cloud'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-04-20Item 5.02MEDIUM
    James McGourlay transitioned from Interim CEO to President/Chief Client Officer effective April 20, 2026. Paul Duggan stepped down as President/Chief Customer Officer, remaining as EVP Special Advisor until July 1, 2026. No reason cited for Duggan's departure.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Volume
0.0
Macd
0.3
Ma Position
1.0
Rsi
4.5
Obv
10.0
Volume accumulation (rising OBV)Below 200-MA, MA slope -3.2%/30d — confirmed downtrend

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
0.4
Quality Rank
5.5
Value Rank
9.0
Attractive P/E vs peers
GatesMomentum 3.2<4.5Death cross (50MA < 200MA)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentA.R:R 1.5 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKEARNINGS PROXIMITY 52d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
42 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $21.27Resistance $25.39

Price Targets

$21
$25
A.Upside+14.1%
A.R:R1.5:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=+1: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! momentum at 3.2 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Death cross — 50-day MA below 200-day MA

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-06 (52d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OTEX stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $22.11, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Leverage penalty (D/E 1.6): -1.0; Negative momentum. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $25.23 (+14.1%), stop $20.63 (−7.2%), A.R:R 1.5:1. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the OTEX stock price target?

Take-profit target: $25.23 (+14.0% upside). Target $25.23 (+14.1%), stop $20.63 (−7.2%), A.R:R 1.5:1. Stop-loss: $20.63.

What are the risks of investing in OTEX?

Leverage penalty (D/E 1.6): -1.0; Negative momentum; Below 200-MA, MA slope -3.2%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is OTEX overvalued or undervalued?

Open Text Corporation trades at a P/E of 10.8 (forward 5.0). TrendMatrix value score: 8.7/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about OTEX?

9 analysts cover OTEX with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $29.

What does Open Text Corporation do?OpenText is an Information Management software company offering cloud and hybrid solutions across six platforms:...

OpenText is an Information Management software company offering cloud and hybrid solutions across six platforms: Content (40% of FY2025 revenue), Cybersecurity (25%), Business Network (10%), DevOps (10%), Observability and Service Management (10%), and Analytics (5%). Revenue from cloud subscriptions, managed services, licenses, and professional services serves global enterprises and governments.

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