Objective Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Objective is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.49% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
2.5%
Dividend yield
-0.09%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.4% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.6% |
| Dividend Growth | 20.8% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 67% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 11
OCL: Upcoming Cash Distribution Will Support Attractive Longer Term Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target slightly to A$15.93 from A$16.17 as small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin outlook, and future P/E expectations led to a modestly lower fair value estimate. 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, giving investors clarity on the upcoming cash return from the company (Key Developments).
New Narrative • Apr 25
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.Narrative Update • Apr 21
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.Narrative Update • Apr 07
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).
Narrative Update • Mar 30
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.
Narrative Update • Mar 24
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).Narrative Update • Mar 10
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).Narrative Update • Feb 23
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.
Narrative Update • Feb 09
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).Narrative Update • Jan 25
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).Analysis Article • Jan 20
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Shares
Objective Corporation Limited's ( ASX:OCL ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 41.8x might make it look like a...Narrative Update • Jan 11
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.Narrative Update • Dec 26
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).Narrative Update • Dec 12
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.Analysis Article • Nov 19
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)?
Objective Corporation Limited ( ASX:OCL ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement...Analysis Article • Sep 29
Capital Investments At Objective (ASX:OCL) Point To A Promising Future
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Typically, we'll want to...
New Narrative • Sep 05
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.Analysis Article • Aug 22
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Shares
Objective Corporation Limited's ( ASX:OCL ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 58.3x might make it look like a...Narrative Update • Aug 22
AI 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.Analysis Article • Jun 30
Here's Why Objective (ASX:OCL) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • May 23
Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) 25% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Objective Corporation Limited ( ASX:OCL ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Apr 30
Objective (ASX:OCL) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Apr 08
What Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) P/E Is Not Telling You
Objective Corporation Limited's ( ASX:OCL ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 42.3x might make it look like a...
New Narrative • Feb 13
Subscription Model And AI Will Strengthen Future Market Position
Transition to a subscription model ensures stable revenue and positive growth, with noteworthy recurring income.Analysis Article • Dec 11
There's Reason For Concern Over Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 51.6x Objective Corporation Limited ( ASX:OCL ) may be sending very...Analysis Article • Nov 01
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Objective (ASX:OCL) Presents An Opportunity
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Sep 09
Investor Optimism Abounds Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) But Growth Is Lacking
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 40.6x Objective Corporation Limited ( ASX:OCL ) may be sending very...Analysis Article • Apr 24
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) P/E Ratio
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 44.8x Objective Corporation Limited ( ASX:OCL ) may be sending very...Analysis Article • Feb 15
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Objective is AU$11.02 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Objective's...Analysis Article • Nov 21
Why We Think Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) CEO Compensation Is Not Excessive At All
Key Insights Objective to hold its Annual General Meeting on 28th of November Total pay for CEO Tony Walls includes...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Estimating The Fair Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)
Key Insights Objective's estimated fair value is AU$11.01 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Analysis Article • Sep 27
Objective's (ASX:OCL) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. One common...Analysis Article • Aug 23
Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) Just Released Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
Last week, you might have seen that Objective Corporation Limited ( ASX:OCL ) released its full-year result to the...Analysis Article • May 29
Investors Could Be Concerned With Objective's (ASX:OCL) Returns On Capital
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? One common approach is...Analysis Article • Nov 27
Should You Be Adding Objective (ASX:OCL) To Your Watchlist Today?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Nov 11
What Does Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Share Price Indicate?
Objective Corporation Limited ( ASX:OCL ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the ASX gainers with a relatively...Analysis Article • Oct 07
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)
How far off is Objective Corporation Limited ( ASX:OCL ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial...Analysis Article • Aug 04
With EPS Growth And More, Objective (ASX:OCL) Makes An Interesting Case
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Jul 07
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)
Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of Objective Corporation...Analysis Article • Apr 29
Investors Shouldn't Overlook The Favourable Returns On Capital At Objective (ASX:OCL)
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Amongst other things...Analysis Article • Mar 02
We Think Objective's (ASX:OCL) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative
Shareholders appeared to be happy with Objective Corporation Limited's ( ASX:OCL ) solid earnings report last week...Analysis Article • Feb 21
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)
Does the February share price for Objective Corporation Limited ( ASX:OCL ) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we...Analysis Article • Jan 25
Here's What Objective's (ASX:OCL) Strong Returns On Capital Mean
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: OCL's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: OCL's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Objective Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (OCL) | 2.5% |
| Market Bottom 25% (AU) | 2.8% |
| Market Top 25% (AU) | 6.7% |
| Industry Average (Software) | 1.3% |
| Analyst forecast (OCL) (up to 3 years) | 2.6% |
Notable Dividend: OCL's dividend (2.49%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (2.84%).
High Dividend: OCL's dividend (2.49%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (6.74%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (66.9%), OCL's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (65.4%), OCL's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 09:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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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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 |