Paycom (PAYC)

Currency in USD
231.67
-8.85(-3.68%)
Closed·
240.28+8.61(+3.72%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
230.56238.15
52 wk Range
104.90244.98
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
240.52
Open
238.14
Day's Range
230.56-238.15
52 wk Range
104.9-244.98
Volume
662.02K
Average Volume (3m)
915.76K
1-Year Change
3.3687%
Book Value / Share
12.26
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
216.56
Downside
-6.52%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

Paycom News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
13 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 216.56
(-6.52% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Buy285.00+23.02%205.00Maintain01/09/2026
JPMorgan
Hold264.00+13.96%140.00Maintain25/08/2026
Baird
Buy245.00+5.75%183.00Maintain06/08/2026
TD Cowen
Buy244.00+5.32%149.00Maintain06/08/2026
Stifel
Hold200.00-13.67%120.00Maintain06/08/2026

Paycom SWOT Analysis


AI-Driven Innovation
Explore Paycom's groundbreaking AI solutions, including IWant and GONE, positioning the company at the forefront of HCM software innovation
Financial Resilience
Delve into Paycom's strong Q2 2025 performance, with revenue beats and an impressive 86.17% gross profit margin, showcasing operational strength
Market Expansion
Learn about Paycom's potential for international growth, a key opportunity to drive long-term revenue and market share in untapped global markets
Analyst Perspectives
Discover varied analyst views on Paycom's future, with price targets ranging from $221 to $290, reflecting diverse opinions on growth potential
Read full SWOT analysis

Paycom Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Paycom Q2 2026 EPS of $2.78 beat estimates by 16.8%; revenue of $531.2M topped forecasts by 3.5%, driving shares up 16% after-hours to $203.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 320 bps to 44.2%; company raised FY 2026 revenue guidance to $2.197B-$2.212B and EBITDA to $1.007B-$1.022B.
  • Aggressive capital returns continued with 11M shares repurchased YTD (20% of outstanding) for $1.4B; free cash flow expected to exceed $650M in 2026.
  • Management attributed beat to broad-based demand, improved sales productivity, and operational efficiency from AI infrastructure investments made in 2025.
  • New products including Project Arc and Asset Management rolling out; executives expect second-half growth deceleration but maintain conservative outlook.
Last Updated: 06/08/2026, 08:18 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
05/08/2026
EPS / Forecast
2.78 / 2.38
Revenue / Forecast
531.2M / 513.08M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 9.35%
Dividend Yield
0.62%
Industry Median 1.04%
Annualised payout
1.50
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

PAYC Income Statement

Compare PAYC to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
PAYC
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
21.0x44.0x11.9x
PEG Ratio
0.800.330.03
Price/Book
18.0x6.3x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.8x2.5x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−9.8%12.9%27.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Paycom Software, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solution delivered as software-as-a-service for small to mid-sized companies in the United States. The company offers functionality and data analytics that businesses need to manage the employment life cycle from recruitment to retirement. The company’s HCM solution offers payroll applications comprising better employee transaction interface, payroll and payroll tax management, payroll card, Everyday, Paycom pay, Client Action Center, expense management, garnishment administration, and GL concierge applications; talent acquisition, including applicant tracking, background checks, on-boarding, e-verify, and tax credit services; and talent management applications that include employee self-service, compensation budgeting, performance management, position management, Paycom learning, certification management. The company also offers time and labor management, such as time and attendance, scheduling, time-off requests, and labor allocation solutions. Its HCM solution provides manager on-the-go that gives supervisors and managers the ability to perform a variety of tasks, such as approving time-off requests and expense reimbursements; direct data exchange; ask here, a tool for direct line of communication to ask work-related questions; document and checklist; government and compliance; benefits administration; COBRA administration; personnel action and performance discussion forms; Paycom surveys; retirement reporting; report center; and affordable care act applications, as well as Clue, which securely collects, tracks, and manages the vaccination and testing data of the workforce; and MyCom is a communications tool that provides organizations with a central place to share information with employees. Paycom Software, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Employees
5770

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
21.37M48.25%4.95B
Other Institutional Investors
21.50M48.55%4.98B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
1.42M3.20%328.82M
Total
44.29M100.00%10.26B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.11.36%5,032,3031,165,834
Harris Associates L.P.7.67%3,397,446787,086

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FAQ

What Is the Paycom (PAYC) Stock Price Today?

The Paycom stock price today is 231.67 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Paycom Trade On?

Paycom is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Paycom?

The stock symbol for Paycom is "PAYC."

Does Paycom Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Paycom dividend yield is 0.62%.

What Is the Paycom Market Cap?

As of today, Paycom market cap is 10.26B USD.

What Is Paycom's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Paycom EPS (TTM) is 9.35.

When Is the Next Paycom Earnings Date?

Paycom will release its next earnings report on 03/11/2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is PAYC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Paycom Stock Split?

Paycom has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Paycom Have?

Paycom has 5770 employees.

What is the current trading status of Paycom (PAYC)?

As of 06/09/2026, Paycom (PAYC) is trading at a price of 231.67 USD, with a previous close of 240.52 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 230.56 USD to 238.15 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 104.90 USD to 244.98 USD.

What Is Paycom (PAYC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Paycom is 216.56 USD, with a high estimate of 285 USD and a low estimate of 160 USD. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -6.52% Downside potential.

What Is the PAYC Premarket Price?

PAYC's last pre-market stock price is 239.26 USD. The pre-market share volume is 460.00, and the stock has decreased by -1.26, or -0.52%.

What Is the PAYC After Hours Price?

PAYC's last after hours stock price is 240.28 USD, the stock has decreased by 8.61, or 3.72%.
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