Paycom (PAYC)

Currency in USD
214.94
-1.03(-0.48%)
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215.90+0.96(+0.45%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
213.56222.43
52 wk Range
104.90234.60
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
215.97
Open
216.94
Day's Range
213.56-222.43
52 wk Range
104.9-234.6
Volume
1.27M
Average Volume (3m)
994.97K
1-Year Change
-6.4868%
Book Value / Share
12.26
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
203.81
Downside
-5.18%
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
Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 203.81
(-5.18% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Baird
Buy245.00+13.99%183.00Maintain06/08/2026
TD Cowen
Buy244.00+13.52%149.00Maintain06/08/2026
Stifel
Hold200.00-6.95%120.00Maintain06/08/2026
BMO Capital
Hold208.00-3.23%145.00Maintain06/08/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Hold195.00-9.28%135.00Maintain06/08/2026

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: 05/08/2026, 23:18
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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
0.70%
Industry Median 0.80%
Annualised payout
1.50
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

Paycom (PAYC) Income Statement & Profits

Compare PAYC to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
PAYC
Peers
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P/E Ratio
19.5x47.3x12.2x
PEG Ratio
0.740.370.03
Price/Book
16.7x6.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.4x2.9x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−4.6%10.5%25.3%
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
20.76M48.00%4.46B
Other Institutional Investors
25.68M52.00%5.52B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
46.43M100.00%9.98B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.13.97%6,041,1091,298,476
Harris Associates L.P.7.54%3,257,774700,226

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FAQ

What Is the Paycom (NYSE: PAYC) Share Price Today?

The Paycom stock price today is 214.94 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Paycom (PAYC) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Paycom?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Paycom is "PAYC."

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

Yes, PAYC Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Paycom dividend yield is 0.7%.

What Is the Current Paycom Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Paycom (NYSE: PAYC) market cap is 9.52B USD.

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

The Paycom EPS is currently 9.35 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Paycom Earnings Date?

Paycom's next earnings report will be released on 03/11/2026.

Is PAYC a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Paycom moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for PAYC stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Paycom Stock Split?

Paycom has split 0 times. (See the PAYC stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Paycom Have?

Paycom has 5770 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 09/08/2026, Paycom (PAYC) is trading at a share price of 214.94 USD, with a previous close of 215.97 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 213.56 USD to 222.43 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 104.90 USD to 234.60 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Paycom is 203.81 USD, with a high estimate of 270 USD and a low estimate of 140 USD. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -5.18% Downside potential.

What Is the PAYC Premarket Price?

PAYC's last pre-market stock price is 217.25 USD. The pre-market share volume is 2,710.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.28, or 0.59%.

What Is the PAYC After Hours Price?

PAYC's last after hours stock price is 215.90 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.96, or 0.45%.
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