Open Text Corporation Dividends | Yield & Payout

For Open Text Corporation (OTEX), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 3.53% and a payout ratio of 62.29%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

13 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
Dividends per share (FY)$1.08$1.02$0.98$0.92$0.84$0.71$0.66$0.58$0.51$0.89$0.77$0.66$0.90
Dividend yield (FY) %3.53%3.27%2.34%2.28%1.58%1.62%1.52%1.56%1.51%1.38%1.77%1.30%0.44%
Payout ratio (FY) %62.29%57.49%174.42%58.83%70.25%79.42%59.14%60.12%11.76%34.89%37.40%34.24%11.92%

Dividend Payout History

51 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-19December 05, 252025-12-05$0.28
2025-09-19September 05, 252025-09-05$0.28
2025-06-20June 06, 252025-06-06$0.26
2025-03-21March 07, 252025-03-07$0.26
2024-12-20November 29, 242024-11-29$0.26
2024-09-20August 30, 242024-08-30$0.26
2024-06-18May 31, 242024-05-31$0.25
2024-03-20February 29, 242024-03-01$0.25
2023-12-20November 30, 232023-12-01$0.25
2023-09-22August 31, 232023-09-01$0.25
2023-06-23June 01, 232023-06-02$0.24
2023-03-23March 02, 232023-03-03$0.24
2022-12-22December 01, 222022-12-02$0.24
2022-09-23September 01, 222022-09-02$0.24
2022-06-24June 02, 222022-06-03$0.22
2022-03-25March 03, 222022-03-04$0.22
2021-12-22December 02, 212021-12-03$0.22
2021-09-24September 02, 212021-09-03$0.22
2021-06-25June 03, 212021-06-04$0.20
2021-03-26March 04, 212021-03-05$0.20
2020-12-22December 03, 202020-12-04$0.20
2020-09-25September 03, 202020-09-04$0.17
2020-06-19May 28, 202020-05-29$0.17
2020-03-20February 27, 202020-02-28$0.17
2019-12-19November 29, 192019-11-29$0.17
2019-09-20August 29, 192019-08-30$0.17
2019-06-21May 30, 192019-05-31$0.17
2019-03-22February 28, 192019-03-01$0.15
2018-12-20November 29, 182018-11-30$0.15
2018-09-21August 30, 182018-08-31$0.15
2018-06-29June 07, 182018-06-08$0.15
2018-03-23March 01, 182018-03-02$0.13
2017-12-20November 30, 172017-12-01$0.13
2017-09-22August 30, 172017-09-01$0.13
2017-06-16May 24, 172017-05-26$0.13
2017-03-23March 01, 172017-03-03$0.12
2016-12-22November 30, 162016-12-02$0.23
2016-09-16August 24, 162016-08-26$0.23
2016-06-17May 25, 162016-05-27$0.23
2016-03-31March 08, 162016-03-10$0.20
2015-12-18November 25, 152015-11-27$0.20
2015-09-18August 26, 152015-08-28$0.20
2015-06-19May 27, 152015-05-29$0.20
2015-03-19February 24, 152015-02-26$0.17
2014-12-12November 19, 142014-11-21$0.17
2014-09-19August 27, 142014-08-29$0.17
2014-06-13May 21, 142014-05-23$0.17
2014-03-14February 21, 142014-02-25$0.15
2013-12-20November 26, 132013-11-29$0.30
2013-09-20August 28, 132013-08-30$0.30
2013-06-21May 29, 132013-05-31$0.30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Open Text Corporation's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Open Text Corporation returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Open Text Corporation's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Open Text Corporation, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Open Text Corporation a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Open Text Corporation's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Open Text Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Open Text Corporation's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Open Text Corporation dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Open Text Corporation dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.