NASDAQ:PCTY Paylocity (PCTY) Stock Price, News & Analysis $112.76 -0.46 (-0.41%) Closing price 05/20/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$112.74 -0.02 (-0.01%) As of 04:00 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Paylocity Stock (NASDAQ:PCTY) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Paylocity alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$106.66▼$113.5250-Day Range$95.10▼$115.0952-Week Range$92.99▼$200.40Volume658,981 shsAverage Volume878,432 shsMarket Capitalization$6.04 billionP/E Ratio24.04Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$160.28Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY) is a leading provider of cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software designed to streamline workforce administration for mid-sized organizations. The company’s integrated platform automates core functions such as payroll processing, benefits administration, time and labor tracking, and compliance management, enabling employers to manage employee data more efficiently and reduce administrative burdens. In addition to payroll and HR capabilities, Paylocity offers talent management solutions including recruiting, onboarding, performance tracking, and learning management. The platform also features employee engagement tools such as mobile access, social feeds, surveys, and recognition programs, fostering workforce collaboration and enhancing organizational culture. Founded in 1997 as Ameripay Payroll Ltd., Paylocity rebranded in 1999 and completed its initial public offering in March 2014. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, the company serves clients across all 50 U.S. states and has established regional offices to support localized customer service and implementation teams. Paylocity is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Beauchamp, who oversees product innovation, strategic growth, and operational excellence. Under Beauchamp’s leadership, the company has expanded its product portfolio and reinforced its commitment to customer-centric solutions and industry compliance.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Paylocity Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks86th Percentile Overall ScorePCTY MarketRank™: Paylocity scored higher than 86% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 143rd out of 622 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingPaylocity has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.68, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 14 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialPaylocity has a consensus price target of $160.28, representing about 42.1% upside from its current price of $112.76.Amount of Analyst CoveragePaylocity has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Paylocity's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth4.80% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Paylocity are expected to grow by 4.80% in the coming year, from $5.42 to $5.68 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Paylocity is 24.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.54.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Paylocity is 24.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 168.50.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPaylocity has a P/B Ratio of 5.11. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Paylocity's valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted5.62% of the float of Paylocity has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPaylocity has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.56, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Paylocity has recently increased by 1.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldPaylocity does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthPaylocity does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media4.2 / 5News Sentiment0.68 News SentimentPaylocity has a news sentiment score of 0.68. 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 0.50 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Paylocity this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for PCTY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Paylocity to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership1.4 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Paylocity insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders19.40% of the stock of Paylocity is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions94.76% of the stock of Paylocity is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Paylocity's insider trading history. 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Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. PCTY Stock News HeadlinesPaylocity: Stellar Performance Will Eventually Be Rewarded (Rating Upgrade)May 19 at 12:03 AM | seekingalpha.comPaylocity Holding Corp (PCTY) Stock Up 5.5% and Still Undervalued -- GF Score: 72/100May 19 at 1:00 AM | gurufocus.comBefore you buy SpaceX shares, consider this alternative approachSpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC, targeting a June 2026 listing at a valuation exceeding $1.75 trillion - potentially the largest IPO in history. But one expert says buying shares directly may not be the smartest move. There is a lesser-known way to tap into this windfall that most investors haven't considered. | Weiss Ratings (Ad)1 software stock with impressive fundamentals and 2 we brush offMay 18 at 6:08 PM | msn.comTenable, F5, and Paylocity shares are soaring, what you need to knowMay 18 at 6:08 PM | msn.comTruist Financial Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Paylocity (PCTY)May 17, 2026 | theglobeandmail.comWe Like The Quality Of Paylocity Holding's (NASDAQ:PCTY) EarningsMay 17, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comPaylocity’s (NASDAQ:PCTY) Q1 CY2026: Beats On RevenueMay 14, 2026 | theglobeandmail.comSee More Headlines PCTY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have PCTY shares performed this year? Paylocity's stock was trading at $152.50 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, PCTY shares have decreased by 26.1% and is now trading at $112.76. How were Paylocity's earnings last quarter? Paylocity Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:PCTY) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 5th. The software maker reported $1.85 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.28. The company's revenue was up 10.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. When did Paylocity IPO? Paylocity (PCTY) raised $106 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, March 19th 2014. The company issued 7,045,000 shares at $14.00-$16.00 per share. Who are Paylocity's major shareholders? Paylocity's top institutional investors include Wasatch Advisors LP (1.50%), Van Berkom & Associates Inc. (1.14%), Amundi (1.13%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Steven R Beauchamp, Steven I Sarowitz, Ryan Glenn, Rachit Lohani, Joshua Scutt, Andrew Cappotelli, Katherine Ross, Nicholas Rost, Bernard Robinson Kenneth and Jeffrey T Diehl. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Paylocity? Shares of PCTY 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Paylocity own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Paylocity investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Humana (HUM), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), American Water Works (AWK), Adobe (ADBE) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Company Calendar Last Earnings2/05/2026Today5/20/2026Fiscal Year End6/30/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/04/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (7m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 PCTY's financial health is in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. PCTY has been in this zone for over 7 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry INTERNET SOFTWARE Sub-IndustryComputer Software Current SymbolNASDAQ:PCTY CIK1591698 Webwww.paylocity.com Phone(847) 463-3200FaxN/AEmployees6,700Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Paylocity$160.28 High Price Target$250.00 Low Price Target$115.00 Potential Upside/Downside+42.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.68 Research Coverage19 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$4.69 Trailing P/E Ratio24.04 Forward P/E Ratio20.80 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$227.13 million Net Margins14.94% Pretax Margin21.36% Return on Equity25.63% Return on Assets5.62% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.07 Current Ratio1.08 Quick Ratio1.08 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.60 billion Price / Sales3.78 Cash Flow$6.40 per share Price / Cash Flow17.61 Book Value$22.05 per share Price / Book5.11Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares53,540,000Free Float43,156,000Market Cap$6.04 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.49 Social Links 7 Stocks to Ride The A.I. 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