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    Open Text (OTEX) Dropped, So What Is Driving Attention Now?

    Simply Wall St·11/09/2026 08:22:54
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    Open Text earnings, dividend and buyback catch investor attention

    Open Text (NasdaqGS:OTEX) is back in focus after its first quarter results showed revenue of US$1,236.63 million, higher net income and earnings per share, alongside a declared dividend and fresh share repurchase details.

    Despite the stronger earnings metrics, Open Text shares have been under pressure, with the 1-day share price return down 4.86% and the year-to-date share price return down 21.71%. The 1-year total shareholder return declined 25.43%, suggesting recent earnings, dividends and buybacks are being weighed against a weaker longer term record, which is keeping momentum muted rather than accelerating.

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    After that mix of softer revenue, firmer earnings and ongoing capital returns, the question is simple. Does Open Text at around US$24.85 still skew the risk reward toward buyers when you line the price up against fundamentals?

    Most Popular Narrative: 11% Undervalued

    On the analyst consensus Narrative on Simply Wall St, Open Text screens as undervalued, with a fair value of $27.95 set against the last close at $24.85 and framed using an 11.03% discount rate that links directly to its earnings and cash flow profile.

    Capital allocation discipline, including US$649 million of debt reduction in FY26 that returned net leverage to 2.75x and a renewed share repurchase program alongside a recurring dividend, positions Open Text to translate future cash generation into lower interest expense and potential EPS accretion.

    See why 30 investors see Open Text as 11% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $27.95 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, Open Text faces two clear pressure points: the ongoing slide in legacy on premise and services revenue, and the planned FY27 spending that could squeeze margins if benefits lag.

    Find out about the key risks to this Open Text narrative.

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