OpenText Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - OpenText reported a total revenue of $5.168 billion for Fiscal 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 10.4% [6][29] - The cloud revenue reached $1.856 billion, showing a modest growth of 2.0% year-over-year, while annual recurring revenues (ARR) decreased by 7.6% to $4.191 billion [6][29] - The company achieved a record capital return of $683 million to shareholders, including $272 million in dividends and $411 million in share repurchases [6][10] Financial Performance - For Q4 FY'25, total revenues were $1.311 billion, down 3.8% year-over-year, with cloud revenues at $475 million, up 2.1% [3][6] - GAAP net income for the year was $436 million, a decrease of 6.3% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 34.5% [6][31] - The diluted earnings per share (EPS) for FY'25 was $1.65, down 3.5% from the previous year, while non-GAAP EPS was $3.82, down 8.4% [6][31] Strategic Initiatives - OpenText's cloud bookings grew by 32% in Q4, driven by demand for the AI-driven Titanium X platform [6][29] - The company plans to focus on growth opportunities in AI, Cloud, and Security, projecting a 3% to 4% growth in cloud revenue for Fiscal 2026 [6][29] - A 5% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.2750 per share was announced, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders [10][11] Share Repurchase Program - OpenText renewed its share repurchase plan, intending to buy back up to $300 million of its common shares over the next 12 months [11][12] - The previous repurchase plan resulted in the cancellation of 15.3 million shares at an average price of $28.35 per share [11][18] Customer and Market Engagement - Key customer wins in the quarter included major companies such as Bayer and Delta Galil, highlighting OpenText's expanding market presence [26] - The company showcased its cybersecurity innovations at the RSA Conference 2025, emphasizing its commitment to cyber resilience [26]