Objective Corporation Limited

ASX:OCL Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$1.1b

Objective Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Objective is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 8.6% and 9.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 29.4% in 3 years.

Key information

8.6%

Earnings growth rate

8.01%

EPS growth rate

Software earnings growth23.7%
Revenue growth rate9.4%
Future return on equity29.41%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated23 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) Just Released Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates

Aug 23
Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) Just Released Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates

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
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Shares

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 19
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)?

Capital Investments At Objective (ASX:OCL) Point To A Promising Future

Sep 29
Capital Investments At Objective (ASX:OCL) Point To A Promising Future

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 22
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Shares

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.

Here's Why Objective (ASX:OCL) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Jun 30
Here's Why Objective (ASX:OCL) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) 25% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

May 23
Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) 25% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

Objective (ASX:OCL) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

Apr 30
Objective (ASX:OCL) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

What Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) P/E Is Not Telling You

Apr 08
What Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) P/E Is Not Telling You
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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 11
There's Reason For Concern Over Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Price

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Objective (ASX:OCL) Presents An Opportunity

Nov 01
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Objective (ASX:OCL) Presents An Opportunity

Investor Optimism Abounds Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) But Growth Is Lacking

Sep 09
Investor Optimism Abounds Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) But Growth Is Lacking

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) P/E Ratio

Apr 24
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) P/E Ratio

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)

Feb 15
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)

Why We Think Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) CEO Compensation Is Not Excessive At All

Nov 21
Why We Think Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) CEO Compensation Is Not Excessive At All

Estimating The Fair Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)

Nov 07
Estimating The Fair Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)

Objective's (ASX:OCL) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Sep 27
Objective's (ASX:OCL) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) Just Released Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates

Aug 23
Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) Just Released Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates

Investors Could Be Concerned With Objective's (ASX:OCL) Returns On Capital

May 29
Investors Could Be Concerned With Objective's (ASX:OCL) Returns On Capital

Should You Be Adding Objective (ASX:OCL) To Your Watchlist Today?

Nov 27
Should You Be Adding Objective (ASX:OCL) To Your Watchlist Today?

What Does Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Share Price Indicate?

Nov 11
What Does Objective Corporation Limited's (ASX:OCL) Share Price Indicate?

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)

Oct 07
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)

With EPS Growth And More, Objective (ASX:OCL) Makes An Interesting Case

Aug 04
With EPS Growth And More, Objective (ASX:OCL) Makes An Interesting Case

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)

Jul 07
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)

Investors Shouldn't Overlook The Favourable Returns On Capital At Objective (ASX:OCL)

Apr 29
Investors Shouldn't Overlook The Favourable Returns On Capital At Objective (ASX:OCL)

We Think Objective's (ASX:OCL) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative

Mar 02
We Think Objective's (ASX:OCL) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)

Feb 21
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL)

Here's What Objective's (ASX:OCL) Strong Returns On Capital Mean

Jan 25
Here's What Objective's (ASX:OCL) Strong Returns On Capital Mean

Is Now The Time To Put Objective (ASX:OCL) On Your Watchlist?

Nov 23
Is Now The Time To Put Objective (ASX:OCL) On Your Watchlist?

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

ASX:OCL - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (AUD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
6/30/20281664542629
6/30/20271494034539
6/30/20261343626469
12/31/2025129373855N/A
9/30/2025126363451N/A
6/30/2025124353046N/A
3/31/2025122343349N/A
12/31/2024121323652N/A
9/30/2024119323854N/A
6/30/2024118314156N/A
3/31/2024115293647N/A
12/31/2023113273038N/A
9/30/2023112242731N/A
6/30/2023110212323N/A
3/31/2023110212525N/A
12/31/2022109222627N/A
9/30/2022108212829N/A
6/30/2022107202931N/A
3/31/2022104192729N/A
12/31/2021101182527N/A
9/30/202198172526N/A
6/30/202195162425N/A
3/31/202189152324N/A
12/31/202083142223N/A
9/30/202077132526N/A
6/30/202070112829N/A
3/31/202068102324N/A
12/31/201966101818N/A
9/30/2019649N/A21N/A
6/30/2019629N/A23N/A
3/31/2019618N/A20N/A
12/31/2018597N/A17N/A
9/30/2018617N/A14N/A
6/30/2018637N/A11N/A
3/31/2018648N/A12N/A
12/31/2017669N/A13N/A
9/30/2017648N/A11N/A
6/30/2017638N/A10N/A
3/31/2017608N/A5N/A
12/31/2016588N/A1N/A
9/30/2016546N/A0N/A
6/30/2016505N/A-2N/A
3/31/2016495N/A2N/A
12/31/2015494N/A6N/A
9/30/2015494N/A7N/A
6/30/2015504N/A8N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: OCL's forecast earnings growth (8.6% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: OCL's earnings (8.6% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the Australian market (12% per year).

High Growth Earnings: OCL's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: OCL's revenue (9.4% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the Australian market (6.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: OCL's revenue (9.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: OCL's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (29.4%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/01 08:28
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/01 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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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.

AnalystInstitution
Josh KannourakisBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Annabel LiGoldman Sachs
Jennifer XuJefferies LLC