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Paycom (PAYC) Stock Price & Analysis

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PAYC Stock Chart & Stats

$237.32-$12.70(-5.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$225$250$275Aug 10Aug 24Sep 8Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
$235.83 - $246.05
52-Week Range
$104.90 - $275.22
Previous Close
$250.02
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
664.20K
Market Cap
$11.07B
Enterprise Value
$10.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$193.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$823.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
22.7
Beta
1.12
Next Earnings
Feb 10, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
3.77
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 23, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.63%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Recurring SaaS Revenue Model

The subscription-based HCM model creates recurring revenue as employers continue running payroll and workforce processes on Paycom. Revenue can compound through customer retention, larger employee bases, and broader adoption of modules such as benefits, talent, and time management.

High Profitability And Cash Generation

Strong margins and substantial free cash flow show that Paycom converts its software platform into meaningful earnings and internally generated capital. This supports continued product investment, customer service, infrastructure spending, and shareholder returns while reinforcing the scalability of the business model.

AI And Product Innovation

Broader automation and AI capabilities can deepen Paycom's role in workforce workflows and increase the value of its integrated platform. A sustained product pipeline may improve customer ROI, support cross-selling, and strengthen differentiation as employers automate more decisions.

Bears Say

Sharp Leverage Increase

The sharp increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility compared with Paycom's prior balance-sheet profile. Even with strong returns on equity, a smaller equity base and higher debt exposure can constrain capital allocation and make the company more sensitive to financing requirements.

Uneven Revenue Growth

Paycom remains profitable, but inconsistent top-line growth makes the durability of expansion less certain than its margin profile suggests. A slower underlying growth rate could limit operating leverage, reduce room for investment, and make future performance more dependent on new products and sales execution.

Moderate Cash Conversion Relative To Revenue

Reported free cash flow is strong, but moderate operating-cash-flow coverage relative to revenue indicates that cash realization can vary with working-capital dynamics and timing. This may make cash generation less predictable across periods and complicate planning for investment or shareholder distributions.

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PAYC FAQ

What was Paycom’s price range in the past 12 months?
Paycom lowest stock price was $104.90 and its highest was $275.22 in the past 12 months.
What is Paycom’s market cap?
Paycom’s market cap is $11.07B.
When is Paycom’s upcoming earnings report date?
Paycom’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 10, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 95 days.
How were Paycom’s earnings last quarter?
Paycom released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2026. The company reported $3.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.81 by $0.56.
Is Paycom overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Paycom’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Paycom pay dividends?
Paycom pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.375 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.63%. See more information on Paycom dividends here
What is Paycom’s EPS estimate?
Paycom’s EPS estimate is 3.77.
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 $3.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.81. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.765%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Paycom?
Hedge funds hold Paycom shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Paycom is 71,888,054 shares, and hedge funds decreased their holdings by 1.1M shares last quarter.
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