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PCTY Stock Chart & Stats
$100.78
-$3.60(-1.83%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$100.78
-$3.60(-1.83%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$92.99 - $197.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume131.00K
Average Volume (3M)765.42K
Market Cap
$6.75B
Enterprise Value$5.70K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$299.73M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$134.56M
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.9
Beta0.63
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.62Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.74
Shares Outstanding53,544,060
10 Day Avg. Volume761,582
30 Day Avg. Volume765,421
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.09
Price to Book (P/B)8.17
Price to Sales (P/S)6.32
P/FCF Ratio29.42
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
$151.88Price Target Upside50.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)8.69
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.89B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSustained and expanding free cash flow provides internal funding for R&D, acquisitions, and buybacks without relying on external financing. Consistent FCF at scale underpins durable capital returns and the ability to invest in product roadmap and AI integration over multiple years.
Recurring Revenue ScaleMeaningful multi-year revenue scaling reflects broad product-market fit across SMB and mid-market employers, reinforcing a high-margin SaaS backbone. Durable subscription economics support predictable cashflows and room to upsell modules like payroll, benefits, and talent management.
Conservative Leverage & Capital ReturnsLow leverage provides financial flexibility to weather regulatory spend and fund strategic M&A while returning capital. Combined with sizable buyback authorizations, this balance reinforces shareholder-focused capital allocation and reduces financial distress risk long term.
Bears Say
Interest Income SensitivityA material portion of reported EBITDA and guidance depends on yields from client-held funds. Interest income variability tied to Fed moves and client balances can meaningfully swing profitability metrics, adding structural sensitivity to macro interest rate trends over the medium term.
Regulatory & Operational BurdenThe business must continuously invest in compliance and tax engine updates across many jurisdictions. This structural complexity raises recurring operating costs and execution risk, pressuring margins and requiring sustained engineering and product investment to avoid service disruptions.
Early-stage Product Monetization RiskNew managed payroll services and AI recruiting acquisitions expand TAM but remain early-stage. Execution and monetization timelines are uncertain, potentially delaying incremental margin contribution and requiring continued investment, which may compress near-term operating leverage.
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PCTY FAQ
What was Paylocity Holding’s price range in the past 12 months?
Paylocity Holding lowest stock price was $92.99 and its highest was $197.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Paylocity Holding’s market cap?
Paylocity Holding’s market cap is $6.75B.
When is Paylocity Holding’s upcoming earnings report date?
Paylocity Holding’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Paylocity Holding’s earnings last quarter?
Paylocity Holding released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $2.89 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.58 by $0.31.
Is Paylocity Holding overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Paylocity Holding’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Paylocity Holding pay dividends?
Paylocity Holding does not currently pay dividends.
What is Paylocity Holding’s EPS estimate?
Paylocity Holding’s EPS estimate is 1.62.
How many shares outstanding does Paylocity Holding have?
Paylocity Holding has 53,544,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Paylocity Holding’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Paylocity Holding reported an EPS of $2.89 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.58. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.705%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Paylocity Holding?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PCTY
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Paylocity Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$151.88 (50.70% Upside)
$151.88 (50.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PCTY Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 28.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 39.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 39.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-31.70%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Paylocity Holding
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$151.88
▲(50.70% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
20.22% Insiders
22.27% Mutual Funds
1.27% Other Institutional Investors
34.92% Public Companies and
Individual Investors