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PAYC Stock Chart & Stats
$232.31
$10.34(7.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$232.31
$10.34(7.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$104.90 - $244.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume359.15K
Average Volume (3M)881.54K
Market Cap
$10.26B
Enterprise Value$6.55K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$198.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$982.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.6
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
2.82Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.65%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.43
Shares Outstanding44,285,282
10 Day Avg. Volume615,218
30 Day Avg. Volume881,538
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.19
Price to Book (P/B)5.14
Price to Sales (P/S)4.33
P/FCF Ratio21.79
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$219.67Price Target Upside-5.44% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)12.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.21B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Profitability And Cash GenerationPaycom’s high software margins and substantial cash generation support reinvestment, debt servicing and resilience. Strong free-cash-flow conversion provides a durable financial foundation for continued product development and shareholder returns.
Product And AI ExpansionContinued product development can deepen customer reliance on Paycom’s platform and expand its addressable market. Internal AI capabilities may also lower external technology costs while improving automation, customization and long-term product competitiveness.
Recurring SaaS Revenue ModelRecurring subscription revenue creates visibility and embeds Paycom in customers’ payroll and HR workflows. The integrated platform can support retention and cross-selling as clients adopt additional modules across the employee lifecycle.
Bears Say
Revenue Growth DecelerationThe gap between current-quarter growth and full-year guidance indicates that expansion may moderate beyond the latest results. Slower growth could limit operating leverage, reduce the payoff from sales investments and make future acceleration more dependent on new products.
Higher Leverage And Reduced FlexibilityDebt has increased materially from historically low levels, and modest cash alongside revolver usage reduces financial flexibility. Higher leverage can constrain investment capacity and increase exposure to refinancing costs if operating conditions weaken.
Dependence On Client-Funds Interest IncomeA meaningful portion of the outlook depends on interest earned on client funds, which is outside Paycom’s core software operations. Lower rates could reduce this contribution and pressure reported growth or margins even if subscription demand remains stable.
Paycom News
PAYC FAQ
What was Paycom’s price range in the past 12 months?
Paycom lowest stock price was $104.90 and its highest was $244.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Paycom’s market cap?
Paycom’s market cap is $10.26B.
When is Paycom’s upcoming earnings report date?
Paycom’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Paycom’s earnings last quarter?
Paycom released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $2.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.376 by $0.404.
Is Paycom overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Paycom’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Paycom pay dividends?
Paycom pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.375 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.65%. See more information on Paycom dividends here
What is Paycom’s EPS estimate?
Paycom’s EPS estimate is 2.82.
How many shares outstanding does Paycom have?
Paycom has 44,285,282 shares outstanding.
What happened to Paycom’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Paycom reported an EPS of $2.78 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.376. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 23.553%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Paycom?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PAYC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Paycom Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$219.67 (-5.44% Downside)
$219.67 (-5.44% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PAYC Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 101.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $670.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.16%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
29.05%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Paycom
Paycom Software, Inc., established in 1998 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, provides a comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management (HCM) platform. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution is specifically tailored for small to mid-sized businesses across the United States. It equips organizations with the essential functionality and analytical insights needed to oversee the complete employee journey, from the initial hiring process through to retirement. The robust HCM suite encompasses a wide array of applications across several critical HR domains. For talent acquisition and onboarding, it offers tools such as applicant tracking, candidate management, background checks, seamless onboarding processes, E-Verify compliance, and tax credit services. Time and labor management capabilities include precise time and attendance tracking, flexible scheduling with exchange options, efficient time-off request management, labor allocation, detailed reporting (including push reports), and advanced location-based features like geofencing, geotracking, and their proprietary Microfence Bluetooth technology. Payroll processing is streamlined through applications for improved employee transaction interfaces, comprehensive payroll and tax administration, direct payment options (Paycom Pay), expense management, mileage tracking (with fixed and variable rates), garnishment management, and GL concierge services. Talent development and performance management are supported by employee self-service portals, compensation budgeting, performance review systems, position management, Paycom learning modules, content subscriptions, and "my analytics" for predictive employment reporting. Furthermore, the platform integrates various other crucial functions. These include "Manager On-the-Go" for supervisors to approve time-off and expenses remotely, "Ask Here" for direct employee-to-HR communication, direct data exchange capabilities, and tools for document management and checklists. It also addresses compliance and benefits administration with features for government regulations, benefits enrollment (including carrier integration), COBRA administration, personnel action and performance discussion forms, surveys, and Affordable Care Act applications. A notable offering is "Clue," which provides a secure system for collecting, tracking, and managing employee vaccination and testing data.
PAYC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial momentum: double-digit top-line growth in the quarter, robust margin expansion (320 bps YoY to 44.2%), raised full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance (record margin at midpoint), and substantial free cash flow and shareholder returns (~$1.4B repurchased YTD). Product and AI initiatives (Project Arc, IWant, Asset Management, Career & Succession) signal durable product-led growth and longer-term TAM expansion. Primary risks noted were a moderation in full-year revenue growth relative to Q2, increased use of the revolving credit facility to fund buybacks (cash down to $198M), short-term limited contribution from very recent product launches, and sensitivity to interest rate assumptions. Overall, positives around profitability, cash generation, product innovation, and capital returns materially outweighed the identified headwinds.View all PAYC earnings summariesPAYC Revenue Breakdown
93.23% Recurring
1.27% Implementation and other
5.51% Interest on funds held for clients

PAYC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$219.67
▼(-5.44% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
15.18% Insiders
24.90% Mutual Funds
26.23% Other Institutional Investors
7.84% Public Companies and
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