Objective (OCL) Stock Overview
Supplies information technology software and services in Australia and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | AU$11.53 |
| 52 Week High | AU$23.10 |
| 52 Week Low | AU$10.71 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| 1 Month Change | -2.54% |
| 3 Month Change | -24.14% |
| 1 Year Change | -29.78% |
| 3 Year Change | -9.71% |
| 5 Year Change | -9.43% |
| Change since IPO | 1,146.49% |
Recent News & Updates
High-quality GovTech with a real moat but not enough upside yet
Investment Thesis Objective looks like a genuinely good software business that the market does not quite know what to do with. It has the sort of traits I like — founder-led, no debt, very high recurring revenue, strong returns on capital, and products embedded inside government workflows that are painful to rip out.
OCL: Share Buyback And Cash Distribution Will Support Longer Term Returns
Narrative Update on Objective The analyst price target for Objective has been reaffirmed around A$16.17, with only minor tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate and forward P/E. Analysts are refining their models rather than shifting their overall view.OCL: Share Buyback Plan Will Support Longer Term Shareholder Returns
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for the shares from about A$19.24 to A$16.17, reflecting updated assumptions for a higher discount rate, slightly softer revenue growth and profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Objective Corporation Limited declared an ordinary unfranked distribution of A$0.13 per share for the six month period ended 31 December 2025, with an ex date of 6 March 2026, record date of 9 March 2026, and payment date of 17 March 2026 (Key Developments).
Mr. Market Threw a Tantrum. The Toll Bridge Got Wider.
Six months ago, we valued Objective Corp at A$17.68 per share. Today it trades at A$11.50.
OCL: Share Buyback And Upcoming Distribution Will Support Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have made only minor model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth and future P/E assumptions, leaving their A$22.10 price target for Objective unchanged. What's in the News Objective Corporation Limited declared an ordinary unfranked distribution of A$0.13 per share for the six month period ended 31 December 2025, with an ex date of 6 March 2026, a record date of 9 March 2026, and a payment date of 17 March 2026 (Key Developments).OCL: Share Buyback And Upcoming Distribution Will Support Long Term Returns
Analysts have reduced their price target for the stock from A$25.00 to A$22.10, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly higher discount rates, more moderate revenue growth, a marginally lower profit margin, and a small adjustment to future P/E expectations. What's in the News Objective Corporation Limited declared an ordinary unfranked distribution of A$0.13 per share for the six month period ended 31 December 2025, with an ex date of 6 March 2026, record date of 9 March 2026, and payment date of 17 March 2026 (Key Developments).Recent updates
High-quality GovTech with a real moat but not enough upside yet
Investment Thesis Objective looks like a genuinely good software business that the market does not quite know what to do with. It has the sort of traits I like — founder-led, no debt, very high recurring revenue, strong returns on capital, and products embedded inside government workflows that are painful to rip out.OCL: Share Buyback And Cash Distribution Will Support Longer Term Returns
Narrative Update on Objective The analyst price target for Objective has been reaffirmed around A$16.17, with only minor tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate and forward P/E. Analysts are refining their models rather than shifting their overall view.OCL: Share Buyback Plan Will Support Longer Term Shareholder Returns
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for the shares from about A$19.24 to A$16.17, reflecting updated assumptions for a higher discount rate, slightly softer revenue growth and profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Objective Corporation Limited declared an ordinary unfranked distribution of A$0.13 per share for the six month period ended 31 December 2025, with an ex date of 6 March 2026, record date of 9 March 2026, and payment date of 17 March 2026 (Key Developments).Mr. Market Threw a Tantrum. The Toll Bridge Got Wider.
Six months ago, we valued Objective Corp at A$17.68 per share. Today it trades at A$11.50.OCL: Share Buyback And Upcoming Distribution Will Support Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have made only minor model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth and future P/E assumptions, leaving their A$22.10 price target for Objective unchanged. What's in the News Objective Corporation Limited declared an ordinary unfranked distribution of A$0.13 per share for the six month period ended 31 December 2025, with an ex date of 6 March 2026, a record date of 9 March 2026, and a payment date of 17 March 2026 (Key Developments).OCL: Share Buyback And Upcoming Distribution Will Support Long Term Returns
Analysts have reduced their price target for the stock from A$25.00 to A$22.10, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly higher discount rates, more moderate revenue growth, a marginally lower profit margin, and a small adjustment to future P/E expectations. What's in the News Objective Corporation Limited declared an ordinary unfranked distribution of A$0.13 per share for the six month period ended 31 December 2025, with an ex date of 6 March 2026, record date of 9 March 2026, and payment date of 17 March 2026 (Key Developments).OCL: Share Buyback Program Will Support A Stronger Long Term Outlook
Analysts have maintained their A$25.00 price target, citing modest model adjustments. These include a slightly higher discount rate, marginal changes to revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a small refinement in future P/E expectations that together support keeping the current objective.
OCL: Share Buyback And Acquisition Plans Will Likely Sustain Overvaluation
Analysts have adjusted their price target to reflect updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, which they believe better capture the current risk and earnings profile of the company. What's in the News The Board of Directors of Objective Corporation Limited authorized a share buyback plan on January 23, 2026, signaling an intention to return capital to shareholders over time (Key Developments).OCL: Share Buybacks And Acquisitions Will Support Stronger Long-Term Outlook
Analysts have kept the price target steady at US$25.00, making only small tweaks to assumptions such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E to reflect slightly updated views on the company’s long term earnings power and risk profile. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a share buyback plan on January 23, 2026, signaling approval for returning capital to shareholders through on market repurchases (Key Developments).Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Shares
Jan 20
OCL: Mission-Aligned Acquisitions Will Support Stronger Long-Term Outlook
Analysts have kept their price target steady at $25.00, indicating largely unchanged fair value assumptions with only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin, and future P/E inputs. What's in the News Objective Corporation Limited is actively looking for acquisitions, with management indicating that mergers and acquisitions remain part of the company’s heritage and ongoing plans.OCL: Mission-Aligned Acquisitions Will Drive Stronger Long-Term Revenue Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target to 25.00 dollars from 24.29 dollars, citing stronger expected revenue growth that more than offsets slightly lower projected profit margins and a modest increase in the discount rate. What's in the News Objective Corporation Limited is actively seeking acquisitions to support its growth strategy, focusing on targets that align with its core mission and existing business lines (Key Developments).OCL: Index Additions Will Likely Leave Shares Vulnerable To Future De-Rating
Analysts have modestly raised their price target, pointing to improved revenue growth expectations and a slightly higher future valuation multiple, despite a marginal uptick in the discount rate and stable profit margin assumptions. What's in the News Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) is actively pursuing acquisitions as part of its long standing M&A strategy, targeting deals that align with the strategic mission of each business line (management comments) Objective has been added to the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index, increasing its visibility among small cap investors (index announcement) Objective has also been included in the S&P/ASX 300 Index, signaling broader market recognition and potential benchmark driven demand for the shares (index announcement) Valuation Changes Fair Value has risen slightly from A$8.47 to A$8.98 per share, reflecting higher growth expectations.Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)?
Nov 19Capital Investments At Objective (ASX:OCL) Point To A Promising Future
Sep 29
The Digital Gatekeeper: Objective Corp's Iron Grip on Government
Objective Corp is the unseen operating system for modern government. From local councils to federal agencies in Australia, NZ, and the UK, its software manages the critical documents, regulations, and processes that public services depend on.Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Shares
Aug 22AI Integration And Global Expansion Will Strengthen SaaS Offerings
Driven by higher projected revenue growth (10.8% vs. 10.0%) and an increased future P/E multiple (48.35x vs.Here's Why Objective (ASX:OCL) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Jun 30Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) 25% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
May 23Objective (ASX:OCL) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns
Apr 30What Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) P/E Is Not Telling You
Apr 08
Subscription Model And AI Will Strengthen Future Market Position
Transition to a subscription model ensures stable revenue and positive growth, with noteworthy recurring income.There's Reason For Concern Over Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Price
Dec 11If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Objective (ASX:OCL) Presents An Opportunity
Nov 01Investor Optimism Abounds Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) But Growth Is Lacking
Sep 09Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) P/E Ratio
Apr 24A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)
Feb 15Why We Think Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) CEO Compensation Is Not Excessive At All
Nov 21Estimating The Fair Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)
Nov 07Objective's (ASX:OCL) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
Sep 27Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) Just Released Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
Aug 23Investors Could Be Concerned With Objective's (ASX:OCL) Returns On Capital
May 29Should You Be Adding Objective (ASX:OCL) To Your Watchlist Today?
Nov 27What Does Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Share Price Indicate?
Nov 11Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)
Oct 07With EPS Growth And More, Objective (ASX:OCL) Makes An Interesting Case
Aug 04Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)
Jul 07Investors Shouldn't Overlook The Favourable Returns On Capital At Objective (ASX:OCL)
Apr 29We Think Objective's (ASX:OCL) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative
Mar 02A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)
Feb 21Here's What Objective's (ASX:OCL) Strong Returns On Capital Mean
Jan 25Is Now The Time To Put Objective (ASX:OCL) On Your Watchlist?
Nov 23Shareholder Returns
| OCL | AU Software | AU Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -2.7% | -3.6% | -1.4% |
| 1Y | -29.8% | -39.7% | 6.2% |
Return vs Industry: OCL exceeded the Australian Software industry which returned -39.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: OCL underperformed the Australian Market which returned 6.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| OCL volatility | |
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| OCL Average Weekly Movement | 7.3% |
| Software Industry Average Movement | 11.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 10.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in AU Market | 17.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in AU Market | 4.5% |
Stable Share Price: OCL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Australian market.
Volatility Over Time: OCL's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | n/a | Tony Walls | www.objective.com |
Objective Corporation Limited, together with its subsidiaries, supplies information technology software and services in Australia and internationally. The company offers Objective Nexus, a SaaS-based solution that provide records compliance, enterprise scale information management, and process automation; Objective 3Sixty to discover, organize, and manage enterprise information; Objective Connect, a secure external file sharing application; Objective Redact, a redaction software for security-conscious organizations; Objective Build, a purpose-built platform for planners and streamlining development assessment; Objective Trapeze, a software to measure, assess, annotate, and stamp digital plans and drawings; Objective Keyplan, an end-to-end solution for the planning policy process; Objective RegWorks, a licensing, compliance, and enforcement processes solution; and Objective Keystone, a draft, review, approve, and publish software. The company also offers education, technical support, consulting, and managed services; and cloud products.
Objective Corporation Limited Fundamentals Summary
| OCL fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | AU$1.11b |
| Earnings (TTM) | AU$37.12m |
| Revenue (TTM) | AU$128.91m |
29.8x
P/E Ratio8.6x
P/S RatioIs OCL overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| OCL income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | AU$128.91m |
| Cost of Revenue | AU$7.39m |
| Gross Profit | AU$121.52m |
| Other Expenses | AU$84.40m |
| Earnings | AU$37.12m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.39 |
| Gross Margin | 94.27% |
| Net Profit Margin | 28.80% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did OCL perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.3%
Current Dividend Yield67%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 21:08 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Objective Corporation Limited is covered by 13 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Josh Kannourakis | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Annabel Li | Goldman Sachs |
| Jennifer Xu | Jefferies LLC |