OTEX Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield

OTEX has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 1.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.59%
Payout Ratio 37.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.26%
Consistency Lifetime 98.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.51%
Payout FCF 30.2%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 65.07%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -12%
Total Return 5y: -41.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Application Software

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
OPRA 1,182 M 4.86% 11.1%
KARO 1,546 M 2.65% 4.13%
EVD 8,026 M 1.57% 3.37%
GEN 14,795 M 1.77% 2.70%
ADEA 1,981 M 1.48% 2.41%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TUYA 1,339 M 94.9% 100%
KARO 1,546 M 27.7% 100%
EVD 8,026 M 25.1% 78.4%
BSY 10,664 M 23.6% 99.2%
INTU 135,614 M 15.2% 98.9%

OTEX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.55%
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 10% 0.4%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-06-25 Quarterly 0.201 0% 0.43%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.201 0% 0.44%
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2020-12-22 Quarterly 0.201 14.9% N/A
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.175 0.2% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-19 Quarterly 0.1746 -0.2% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.175 15.1% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.152 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-20 Quarterly 0.152 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-21 Quarterly 0.152 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.152 15.2% N/A
2018-03-01 2018-03-02 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.132 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-20 Quarterly 0.132 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-22 Quarterly 0.132 0% N/A
2017-05-24 2017-05-26 2017-06-16 Quarterly 0.132 14.8% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-03-23 Quarterly 0.115 -50% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2016-12-22 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-08-24 2016-08-26 2016-09-16 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-05-25 2016-05-27 2016-06-17 Quarterly 0.23 15% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-27 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.2 -50% N/A
2015-11-24 2015-11-27 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.4 100% N/A
2015-08-26 2015-08-28 2015-09-18 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.2 15.6% N/A
2015-02-24 2015-02-26 2015-03-19 Quarterly 0.173 0% N/A
2014-11-19 2014-11-21 2014-12-12 Quarterly 0.173 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.173 0% N/A
2014-05-21 2014-05-23 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.173 15.3% N/A
2014-02-21 2014-02-25 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.15 -50% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-20 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A

OTEX Dividend FAQ

Open Text Corp (OTEX) is a Canadian-based enterprise software vendor that develops and sells a broad portfolio of information-management solutions, ranging from SaaS-based content and cybersecurity clouds to on-premise platforms, APIs, and managed B2B integration services. Its offerings are delivered globally across North America, Europe, APAC and emerging markets, and it serves a spectrum of customers from G10-level enterprises to SMBs and direct consumers.

What is the Dividend Yield of OTEX?

As of February 2026, OTEX`s dividend yield is 3.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.08 USD by the current share price of 25.07.

Does OTEX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, OTEX paid a dividend of 1.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-05 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 2025-12-05.

OTEX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for OTEX for the next 4 payments are between 0.26 (-5.5%) and 0.296 (+7.6%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will OTEX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.275 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-05. 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 6.26% 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 2.51%. If you bought OTEX's shares at 42.93 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.51% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of OTEX?

OTEX Payout Consistency is 98.3%. 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 3.59% 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 37.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of OTEX?

OTEX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

OTEX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in OTEX's Outstanding Shares?

Open Text's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.43% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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
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 253,772,000 -4.31%

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: 2026-02-01 02:17