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Paycom Software (PAYC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$164.07 +2.55 (+1.58%)
Closing price 07/31/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$161.55 -2.52 (-1.54%)
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About Paycom Software Stock (NYSE:PAYC)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$157.42
$165.00
50-Day Range
$124.07
$169.23
52-Week Range
$104.90
$248.95
Volume
866,888 shs
Average Volume
732,983 shs
Market Capitalization
$7.81 billion
P/E Ratio
18.97
Dividend Yield
0.91%
Price Target
$159.75
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) is a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) software provider that delivers an end-to-end solution for human resources, payroll, talent acquisition, time and labor management, and talent management. Its single-database platform enables organizations to process payroll, track time, administer benefits, and manage recruiting and employee development through a unified system. Paycom’s software is designed to streamline administrative tasks, improve data accuracy, and provide real-time reporting and analytics to support strategic HR decisions.

The company’s core offerings include payroll processing with built-in tax compliance, employee self-service functionality, automated time tracking, and customizable talent acquisition tools that allow employers to create and post job requisitions, screen candidates, and conduct onboarding electronically. Paycom also offers performance management features such as goal setting, feedback cycles, and review workflows that help organizations align individual performance with corporate objectives. Its secure, web-based platform is accessible via desktop and mobile devices, ensuring managers and employees can access critical HR information from anywhere.

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Paycom has grown its footprint to serve organizations across all industries in the United States. The company went public in 2014 and has since focused on expanding its technology and customer support capabilities. Paycom is led by founder and Chief Executive Officer Chad Richison, whose vision has guided the company’s emphasis on a user-centric experience and a sales model that assigns a dedicated specialist to each client. Through ongoing product innovation and client service, Paycom continues to compete in the HCM space by offering a comprehensive suite of tools designed to meet the evolving needs of modern workforces.

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Paycom Software Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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PAYC MarketRank™: 

Paycom Software scored higher than 71% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 230th out of 599 stocks in the technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Paycom Software has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 5 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Upside/Downside

    The consensus price target for Paycom Software is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Paycom Software has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Paycom Software's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Paycom Software are expected to grow by 11.21% in the coming year, from $9.37 to $10.42 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Paycom Software is 18.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 40.22.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Paycom Software is 18.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 79.38.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Paycom Software has a PEG Ratio of 1.37. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Paycom Software has a P/B Ratio of 5.33. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Paycom Software's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    8.71% of the float of Paycom Software has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Paycom Software has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.41.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Paycom Software has recently decreased by 7.15%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Paycom Software has a dividend yield of 0.93%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Paycom Software has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Paycom Software is 17.34%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Paycom Software will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.40% next year. This indicates that Paycom Software will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Paycom Software's dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Paycom Software has a news sentiment score of 0.99. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.81 average news sentiment score of Technology companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for Paycom Software this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 4 people have searched for PAYC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    2 people have added Paycom Software to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Paycom Software insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    13.20% of the stock of Paycom Software is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    87.77% of the stock of Paycom Software is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Paycom Software's insider trading history.
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PAYC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Paycom Software's stock was trading at $159.40 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, PAYC shares have increased by 2.9% and is now trading at $164.0730.

Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 6th. The software maker reported $3.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.99 by $0.16. The business's revenue was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis.
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Paycom Software (PAYC) raised $126 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Tuesday, April 15th 2014. The company issued 6,645,000 shares at a price of $18.00-$20.00 per share.

Paycom Software's top institutional investors include Reinhart Partners LLC. (2.56%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.79%), Fluent Financial LLC (0.04%) and Handelsbanken Fonder AB (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Chad R Richison, Craig E Boelte, Randall Peck, Jason D Clark, Christopher Gene Thomas, Bradley Scott Smith, Amy Vickroy, Robert D Foster and Robert D Foster.
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Shares of PAYC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Paycom Software investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), PayPal (PYPL), Broadcom (AVGO) and CrowdStrike (CRWD).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/06/2026
Record date for 6/8 Dividend
5/26/2026
Ex-Dividend for 6/8 Dividend
5/26/2026
Dividend Payable
6/08/2026
Today
8/01/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/05/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Software
Sub-Industry
Application Software
Current Symbol
NYSE:PAYC
CIK
1590955
Fax
N/A
Employees
5,770
Year Founded
1998

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$220.00
Low Price Target
$130.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-2.6%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$8.65
Trailing P/E Ratio
18.97
Forward P/E Ratio
17.51
P/E Growth
1.37
Net Income
$453.40 million
Net Margins
22.44%
Pretax Margin
30.79%
Return on Equity
28.34%
Return on Assets
8.29%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.83
Current Ratio
1.08
Quick Ratio
1.08

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.05 billion
Price / Sales
3.81
Cash Flow
$10.43 per share
Price / Cash Flow
15.73
Book Value
$30.77 per share
Price / Book
5.33

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
47,630,000
Free Float
41,344,000
Market Cap
$7.81 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.80

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This page (NYSE:PAYC) was last updated on 8/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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