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PCTY Stock Chart & Stats
$152.04
$4.89(3.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$152.04
$4.89(3.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$92.99 - $171.81
Previous CloseN/A
Volume673.63K
Average Volume (3M)638.14K
Market Cap
$8.98B
Enterprise Value$5.50B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$271.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$123.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.9
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.93Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.99
Shares Outstanding53,056,965
10 Day Avg. Volume550,134
30 Day Avg. Volume638,140
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.94
Price to Book (P/B)4.63
Price to Sales (P/S)3.19
P/FCF Ratio11.37
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.61
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.11
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.02
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$179.53Price Target Upside18.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)8.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.89B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Revenue Growth And RetentionDouble-digit recurring revenue growth combined with retention above 92% indicates durable customer demand and a resilient subscription base. This supports predictable revenue visibility, creates opportunities to cross-sell additional modules, and provides a strong foundation for continued expansion over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash GenerationPaylocity converts a substantial portion of earnings into cash, with free cash flow reaching approximately $497 million and remaining close to net income. Strong cash generation can fund product investment, acquisitions, debt obligations, and shareholder returns while reducing reliance on external financing.
Conservative Leverage And Healthy ReturnsLow debt relative to equity limits balance-sheet risk and preserves flexibility for investment or strategic initiatives. At the same time, a roughly 22% return on equity indicates that the company is generating healthy profitability from its capital base, supporting durable financial quality.
Bears Say
Interest Income And Rate SensitivityA meaningful portion of projected results depends on interest income earned on client funds, making earnings and cash flow sensitive to market rates. If yields decline faster than assumed, the resulting income pressure could reduce reported profitability and offset some operating progress.
Acquisition-Related Margin PressureRecent acquisitions are not yet operating at sufficient scale to support Paylocity’s existing margin profile and are expected to weigh slightly on FY27 results. Integration and scaling costs may therefore delay margin benefits, even if the acquired capabilities strengthen the platform over time.
Uncertain AI MonetizationAI adoption is increasing, but the company has not yet determined how to commercialize the capability or how much incremental revenue it can generate. This uncertainty limits near-term visibility into returns on AI investment and could make future monetization slower or less predictable.
Paylocity News
PCTY FAQ
What was Paylocity’s price range in the past 12 months?
Paylocity lowest stock price was $92.99 and its highest was $171.81 in the past 12 months.
What is Paylocity’s market cap?
Paylocity’s market cap is $8.98B.
When is Paylocity’s upcoming earnings report date?
Paylocity’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Paylocity’s earnings last quarter?
Paylocity released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $1.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.617 by $0.223.
Is Paylocity overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Paylocity’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Paylocity pay dividends?
Paylocity does not currently pay dividends.
What is Paylocity’s EPS estimate?
Paylocity’s EPS estimate is 1.93.
How many shares outstanding does Paylocity have?
Paylocity has 53,056,965 shares outstanding.
What happened to Paylocity’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Paylocity reported an EPS of $1.84 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.617. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.133%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Paylocity?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PCTY
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
Paylocity Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$179.53 (18.08% Upside)
$179.53 (18.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PCTY Sentiment 88%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 11.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $636.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.28%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Paylocity
Paylocity Holding Corporation delivers a comprehensive suite of cloud-native software solutions, primarily focusing on human capital management (HCM) and payroll processing for businesses and their workforces throughout the United States. At its core, the company offers a robust Payroll and Tax Services solution, designed to simplify operations, automate administrative tasks, and ensure adherence to regulatory compliance from a unified platform. This includes features like expense management, on-demand payment capabilities, and garnishment processing. Beyond payroll, Paylocity provides extensive human capital management functionalities, encompassing employee self-service portals, a centralized document library, an intuitive compliance dashboard, and its "HR Edge" feature. Its product suite also includes tools for time and attendance tracking and schedule management, supported by various time collection devices such as physical kiosks, traditional time clocks, and versatile mobile and web applications. Furthermore, the company offers a full spectrum of talent management solutions, covering everything from recruiting and onboarding new hires to managing employee learning, performance evaluations, and compensation. It also assists with employee benefits administration and offers third-party administrative services. To foster a positive employee experience, Paylocity supplies tools like internal community platforms, premium video content, survey capabilities, and peer recognition programs. For data-driven decision-making, it offers insight and recommendation tools, exemplified by its modern workforce index, detailed data analytics, and comprehensive reporting features. Clients also benefit from a range of supporting services, including implementation assistance, training programs, ongoing client support, and specialized tax and regulatory services. Paylocity serves a diverse clientele, encompassing both for-profit and non-profit entities across numerous sectors such as business services, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality (restaurants), retail, and technology, among others. Its solutions are distributed directly through its team of sales representatives. Established in 1997, Paylocity maintains its corporate headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.
PCTY Company Deck
PCTY Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a solid set of operating and financial results: double-digit recurring revenue growth, expanding ARPU and client counts, meaningful adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow expansion, successful product launches, and accelerating AI adoption. Management provided constructive FY27 guidance while acknowledging conservative assumptions, near-term margin pressure from recent subscale acquisitions and required investments, and sensitivity to interest-rate-driven interest income. On balance, the company demonstrates strong execution and healthy momentum, with manageable near-term headwinds tied to integration and macro assumptions.View all PCTY earnings summariesPCTY Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
20.72% Insiders
22.48% Mutual Funds
0.75% Other Institutional Investors
33.25% Public Companies and
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