OTEX Dividend History & Analysis | 3.9% Yield

OTEX has a dividend yield of 3.9% and paid 1.1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.90%
Payout Ratio 27.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.1%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.5%
Payout FCF 33.4%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 62.3%
Chowder Number yield + growth 9% below 12% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +37.1% avg 2.84% vs now 3.90%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 3.4x moderate
Income per 10k invested 390 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly OTEX annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Open Text distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year OTEX year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Open Text's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History OTEX dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Open Text's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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OTEX Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.13% 20
Mar 0.67% 80
Apr - -
May 0.17% 20
Jun 0.65% 80
Jul - -
Aug 0.37% 45
Sep 0.40% 60
Oct - -
Nov 0.30% 40
Dec 0.43% 60

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-06-05 2026-06-05 2026-06-19 Quarterly 0.275 0% 1.18%
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 2026-03-20 Quarterly 0.275 0% 1.08%
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.82%
2025-09-05 2025-09-05 2025-09-19 Quarterly 0.275 +4.6% 0.82%
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.263 0% 0.93%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.263 0% 1.03%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.263 0% 0.86%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-20 Quarterly 0.263 +5.2% 0.83%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.86%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.64%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.62%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.25 +2.9% 0.63%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.243 0% 0.59%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-03-23 Quarterly 0.243 0% 0.72%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2022-12-22 Quarterly 0.243 0% 0.83%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-09-23 Quarterly 0.243 +10% 0.78%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.221 0% 0.56%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.221 0% 0.51%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2021-12-22 Quarterly 0.221 0% 0.48%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.221 0% 0.4%

OTEX Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of OTEX?

As of July 2026, OTEX's dividend yield is 3.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.10 USD by the current share price of 23.57.

Does OTEX pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, OTEX paid a dividend of 1.10 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-05 and the payout was 0.275 USD.

How often does OTEX pay dividends?

OTEX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, OTEX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-05.

OTEX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for OTEX for the next payments are between 0.279 (+1.5%) and 0.288 (+4.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.83%.

Will OTEX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.275 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Open Text (OTEX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for OTEX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Open Text (OTEX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of OTEX?

OTEX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.08% per year. Strong growth: OTEX's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of OTEX?

OTEX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.54%. If you bought OTEX's shares at 43.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.54% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of OTEX?

OTEX Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Open Text has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does OTEX have a good Dividend Yield?

OTEX's 3.90% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of OTEX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of OTEX is 27.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of OTEX?

OTEX's Overall Dividend Rating is 62.27%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

OTEX Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in OTEX's Outstanding Shares?

Open Text's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.05% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -97.7%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has OTEX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 25, 2017 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1995 60,224,700 0%
1996 132,173,900 +119.47%
1997 140,000,000 +5.92%
1998 167,272,700 +19.48%
1999 204,590,200 +22.31%
2000 181,568,000 -11.25%
2001 170,416,000 -6.14%
2002 162,872,000 -4.43%
2003 173,444,000 +6.49%
2004 209,444,000 +20.76%
2005 199,484,000 -4.76%
2006 202,956,000 +1.74%
2007 210,756,000 +3.84%
2008 212,968,000 +1.05%
2009 229,792,000 +7.9%
2010 232,352,000 +1.11%
2011 234,688,000 +1.01%
2012 235,932,000 +0.53%
2013 238,372,000 +1.03%
2014 245,970,000 +3.19%
2015 243,584,000 -0.97%
2016 247,501,000 +1.61%
2017 266,857,000 +7.82%
2018 269,400,000 +0.95%
2019 271,590,000 +0.81%
2020 272,433,000 +0.31%
2021 272,931,000 +0.18%
2022 270,189,000 -1%
2023 272,141,000 +0.72%
2024 265,193,000 -2.55%
2025 253,733,000 -4.32%
2026 247,962,000 -2.27%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-13 02:06 UTC