Paylocity Holdng (PCTY)

Currency in USD
152.04
-1.80(-1.17%)
Closed·
152.040.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
150.32153.69
52 wk Range
135.46223.80
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
152.04
Open
153.25
Day's Range
150.32-153.69
52 wk Range
135.46-223.8
Volume
599.03K
Average Volume (3m)
645.6K
1-Year Change
-23.38%
Book Value / Share
20
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
193.65
Upside
+27.37%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Paylocity Holdng News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Paylocity Holdng Company Profile

Paylocity Holding Corporation provides cloud-based human capital management, payroll software, and spend management solutions for the workforce in the United States. The company offers payroll solutions comprising payroll and tax services, global payroll, on-demand payment, and garnishments; human resources (HR) solutions consisting of human resources, employee self-service, workflows and documents, HR compliance dashboard, and HR edge; time and attendance, scheduling, and time collection; time and labor solutions, including time and attendance, scheduling, and time collection; and talent solutions, such as recruiting, onboarding, market pay, learning, performance, and compensation. It also provides benefits solutions comprising benefit enrollment and updates, and third-party administrative solutions; employee experiences consisting of community, video, employee voice, recognition and rewards, modern workforce index, data insights, and reporting; and Paylocity for finance solutions, such as headcount planning, expense management, accounts payable automation, corporate cards, and guided procurement. In addition, the company offers implementation and training, client services, and tax and regulatory services. It serves for-profit and non-profit organizations across industries, including business services, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, restaurants, retail, technology, and others. The company also sells its products through sales representatives. Paylocity Holding Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Employees
6700

Paylocity Holdng SWOT Analysis


AI-Driven Innovation
Explore Paylocity's strategic focus on AI capabilities, including its AI Assistant, positioning the company as a leader in the evolving HCM software landscape
Financial Resilience
Discover how Paylocity's strong financial performance, with impressive gross profit margins and consistent revenue growth, underpins its market strength
Market Expansion
Learn about Paylocity's acquisition of Airbase, opening new revenue streams and enhancing its competitive edge in the $20 billion addressable market
Analyst Outlook
Analyst price targets range from $209 to $270, reflecting confidence in Paylocity's growth potential despite projected revenue growth deceleration
Read full SWOT analysis

Paylocity Holdng Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Paylocity reported Q1 FY2026 revenue of $408.2M (12% YoY growth), exceeding forecasts despite EPS of $0.86 missing expectations by 45.22%
  • Stock rose 0.71% in aftermarket trading to $141.81, as investors focused on revenue growth rather than the significant earnings shortfall
  • Company raised its long-term revenue target from $2B to $3B, projecting Q2 FY2026 revenue between $405.5M-$410.5M with adjusted EBITDA of $131.5M-$135.5M
  • Executives highlighted AI strategy as a market differentiator, noting strong broker channel performance and significant growth potential in their 'low penetration' core marketplace
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $146.4M with a 35.9% margin, though rising R&D and sales expenses may continue to pressure profitability metrics
Last Updated: 04/11/2025, 23:52
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Compare PCTY to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
PCTY
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
36.7x12.6x12.3x
PEG Ratio
14.220.250.03
Price/Book
7.5x2.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.0x1.0x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
19.7%34.3%19.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

16 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
21 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 193.65
(+27.37% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BTIG
Buy180.00+18.39%-New Coverage17/12/2025
TD Cowen
Buy184.00+21.02%172.00Maintain18/11/2025
KeyBanc
Buy225.00+47.99%-Maintain11/11/2025
Guggenheim
Buy180.00+18.39%-Upgrade10/11/2025
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy190.00+24.97%215.00Maintain05/11/2025

Earnings

Latest Release
Nov 04, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.86 / 1.57
Revenue / Forecast
408.20M / 400.45M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Paylocity Holdng (PCTY) Share Price Today?

The live Paylocity Holdng share price today is 152.04

What Stock Exchange Does Paylocity Holdng (PCTY) Trade On?

Paylocity Holdng is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Paylocity Holdng?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Paylocity Holdng is "PCTY."

What Is the Current Paylocity Holdng Market Cap?

As of today, Paylocity Holdng market capitalisation is 8.27B.

What Is Paylocity Holdng's (PCTY) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Paylocity Holdng EPS is currently 4.00 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Paylocity Holdng Earnings Date?

Paylocity Holdng's next earnings report will be released on 29 Jan 2026.

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

Based on today's Paylocity Holdng moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

How Many Times Has Paylocity Holdng Stock Split?

Paylocity Holdng has split 0 times. (See the PCTY stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Paylocity Holdng Have?

Paylocity Holdng has 6700 employees.

What is the current trading status of Paylocity Holdng (PCTY)?

As of 24 Dec 2025, Paylocity Holdng (PCTY) is trading at a price of 152.04, with a previous close of 152.04. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 150.32 to 153.69, while its 52-week range spans from 135.46 to 223.80.

What Is Paylocity Holdng (PCTY) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Paylocity Holdng is USD193.65, with a high estimate of USD250 and a low estimate of USD142. 16 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +27.37% Upside potential.
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