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Paycom Software (PAYC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$214.52 -1.45 (-0.67%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$216.50 +1.98 (+0.92%)
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About Paycom Software Stock (NYSE:PAYC)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$213.56
$222.43
50-Day Range
$124.07
$216.40
52-Week Range
$104.90
$234.60
Volume
1.27 million shs
Average Volume
918,219 shs
Market Capitalization
$10.22 billion
P/E Ratio
22.80
Dividend Yield
0.70%
Price Target
$204.69
Consensus Rating
Hold

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 75% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 233rd out of 594 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 Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.47, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 5 buy ratings, 9 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 12 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 12.07% in the coming year, from $9.53 to $10.68 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Paycom Software is 22.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 45.31.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Paycom Software is 22.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 76.02.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Paycom Software has a PEG Ratio of 1.81. 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 17.88. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • 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 0.70%, 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 15.94%. 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 14.04% 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 0.91. 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 0.64 average news sentiment score of Technology companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 52 news articles for Paycom Software this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    6 people have searched for PAYC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    3 people have added Paycom Software to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% 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 News Headlines

Barclays Raises Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) Price Target to $210.00
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UBS Group Increases Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) Price Target to $205.00
KeyCorp Increases Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) Price Target to $270.00
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PAYC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Paycom Software's stock was trading at $159.40 at the start of the year. Since then, PAYC stock has increased by 34.6% and is now trading at $214.5210.

Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 5th. The software maker reported $2.78 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.38 by $0.40. The company's revenue was up 9.8% on a year-over-year basis.
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Paycom Software (PAYC) raised $126 million in an IPO on Tuesday, April 15th 2014. The company issued 6,645,000 shares at a price of $18.00-$20.00 per share.

Top institutional investors of Paycom Software include BlackRock Inc. (10.57%), Reinhart Partners LLC. (2.56%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.79%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.72%). 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

Record date for 6/8 Dividend
5/26/2026
Ex-Dividend for 6/8 Dividend
5/26/2026
Dividend Payable
6/08/2026
Last Earnings
8/05/2026
Today
8/08/2026
Record date for 9/8 Dividend
8/24/2026
Ex-Dividend for 9/8 Dividend
8/24/2026
Dividend Payable
9/08/2026
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
$270.00
Low Price Target
$130.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-4.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.47
Research Coverage
15 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$9.41
Trailing P/E Ratio
22.80
Forward P/E Ratio
22.51
P/E Growth
1.81
Net Income
$453.40 million
Net Margins
22.78%
Pretax Margin
31.96%
Return on Equity
37.06%
Return on Assets
8.17%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
1.57
Current Ratio
1.07
Quick Ratio
1.08

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.05 billion
Price / Sales
4.98
Cash Flow
$10.24 per share
Price / Cash Flow
20.94
Book Value
$12.00 per share
Price / Book
17.88

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
47,630,000
Free Float
41,344,000
Market Cap
$10.22 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.76

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This page (NYSE:PAYC) was last updated on 8/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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