Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.03
Open Text Corporation (OTEX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.0%
Payout Ratio
62.3%
Watch
Dividend Streak
13 years
OTEX Dividend Income Check
Safety
62.3% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
OTEX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.0%
Trailing DPS$1.03
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout62.3%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout30.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR5.0%
5Y CAGR8.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield10.8%
Total Shareholder Yield15.8%
1Y Total Return-23.1%
5Y Total Return-48.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,16810Y ago$9,56120Y ago$83,066
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
OTEX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
OTEX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Open Text Corporation distributes 62.3% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 30.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
OTEX has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.0% and 5-year CAGR of 8.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, OTEX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.0% dividend yield, 10.8% buyback yield, 15.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -48.3%, with dividends contributing 10.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,561 today.
OTEX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.01
Avg/Payment$0.2503
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $0.2750 | — | 4.76% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.2750 | — | 4.25% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.2750 | — | 3.21% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.2750 | ↑ +4.8% | 3.20% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.2625 | — | 3.76% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.2625 | — | 3.94% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.2625 | — | 3.37% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2625 | ↑ +5.0% | 3.18% | Sep 20, 2024 |
OTEX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.0%
#1 of 6
Safety
Watch
62.3% payout
Streak
13Y
8.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
15.8%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st OTEXOpen Text Corporatio… | $5.0B | 5.0% | 62.3% | 13 | Watch |
 MSFTMicrosoft Corporatio… | $2.8T | 0.9% | 23.6% | 21 | Sustainable |
2nd  IBMInternational Busine… | $233.7B | 2.6% | 59.0% | 30 | Sustainable |
 BOXBox, Inc. | $3.4B | 0.4% | — | 3 | Unknown |
3rd  SAPSAP SE | $180.9B | 1.7% | 37.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ORCLOracle Corporation | $530.1B | 1.1% | 33.9% | 17 | Sustainable |
OTEX Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.55 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $1.08 | 4.9% | 4 | $1.65 | 65.2% | 1.53x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $1.02 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.71 | 59.9% | 1.67x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $0.99 | 6.3% | 4 | $0.56 | 176.1% | 0.57x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $0.93 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.44 | 64.4% | 1.55x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $0.84 | 16.4% | 4 | $1.18 | 71.5% | 1.40x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.72 | 7.3% | 4 | $0.85 | 85.2% | 1.17x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $0.68 | 15.0% | 4 | $1.06 | 63.7% | 1.57x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.59 | 15.0% | 4 | $0.91 | 64.5% | 1.55x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $0.51 | 14.8% | 4 | $4.01 | 12.7% | 7.85x | 1.1% |
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OTEX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying OTEX stock.
How much dividend does OTEX pay per share?
Open Text Corporation (OTEX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.03 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is OTEX's next ex-dividend date?
OTEX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. OTEX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is OTEX's dividend safe?
OTEX's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +62.3% and FCF payout ratio of +30.9%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is OTEX a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Open Text Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does OTEX pay dividends?
Open Text Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.03 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in OTEX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in OTEX five years ago would be worth approximately $5,168 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is OTEX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
OTEX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.