Paycor HCM (PYCR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Paycor HCM (NASDAQ: PYCR) is a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions designed to help small and midsize businesses streamline their HR operations. The company’s integrated platform covers the full employee lifecycle, enabling organizations to manage recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, time and attendance tracking, talent management, and learning and development through a single database.

Paycor’s product suite comprises intuitive tools that automate routine HR tasks, reduce administrative burden, and provide analytics-driven insights. Its recruiting module leverages applicant tracking and automated workflows to simplify hiring, while its payroll engine supports complex pay calculations and compliance requirements. The platform’s timekeeping capabilities offer mobile clock-in and real-time reporting, and its talent management features include performance reviews, goal tracking, and succession planning to align workforce activities with organizational objectives.

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Paycor has grown from a regional payroll service provider into a publicly traded technology company serving thousands of customers across North America. Through a combination of organic development and strategic acquisitions, Paycor has expanded its footprint and enhanced its product offerings to address evolving market demands. The company went public in March 2021 and has since continued to invest in research and development to advance its cloud-native architecture.

Under the leadership of CEO Bob Coughlin, Paycor emphasizes customer-centric innovation and a consultative approach, offering People Frameworks—best-practice templates and guidance—to help clients optimize HR processes. While primarily focused on the United States, the company’s solutions are used by businesses across a range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and professional services, making Paycor a versatile partner for organizations seeking to modernize their human resources and payroll functions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $22.49 to $22.49
• 50-Day Range: $22.49 to $22.49
• 52-Week Range: $11.37 to $23.49
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 1.73 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.09 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $21.70
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Paycor HCM Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Paycor HCM scored higher than 6% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 1930th out of 1,998 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 Opinion

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Paycor HCM has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.06, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 15 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Paycor HCM has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 23.33%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Paycor HCM are expected to grow by 23.33% in the coming year, from $0.30 to $0.37 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Paycor HCM is -187.40, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Paycor HCM is -187.40, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Paycor HCM has a PEG Ratio of 3.84. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Paycor HCM has a P/B Ratio of 3.12. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for PYCR.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Paycor HCM does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Paycor HCM does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for PYCR.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Paycor HCM this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.39% of the stock of Paycor HCM is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 36.76% of the stock of Paycor HCM is held by institutions.

PYCR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PYCR shares performed this year?

Paycor HCM's stock was trading at $18.57 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PYCR shares have increased by 21.1% and is now trading at $22.49.

How were Paycor HCM's earnings last quarter?

Paycor HCM, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYCR) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 5th. The company reported $0.07 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.11 by $0.04. Paycor HCM had a negative net margin of 3.06% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.28%.

When did Paycor HCM IPO?

Paycor HCM (PYCR) raised $361 million in an IPO on Wednesday, July 21st 2021. The company issued 18,500,000 shares at a price of $18.00-$21.00 per share.

How do I buy shares of Paycor HCM?

Shares of PYCR 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 Paycor HCM own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Paycor HCM investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/05/2025
• Today: 7/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Prepackaged software
• Sub-Industry: Computer Software
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PYCR
• CIK: 1839439
• Web: www.paycor.com
• Phone: 800-381-0053
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 460
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $21.70
• High Stock Price Target: $30.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $15.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -3.5%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.06
• Research Coverage: 18 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.12)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 74.97
• P/E Growth: 3.84
• Net Income: -$58.94 million
• Net Margins: -3.06%
• Pretax Margin: -2.84%
• Return on Equity: 4.28%
• Return on Assets: 2.06%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.12
• Quick Ratio: 1.12

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $699.73 million
• Price / Sales: 5.84
• Cash Flow: $1.38 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 16.29
• Book Value: $7.20 per share
• Price / Book: 3.12

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 181,772,000
• Free Float: 179,245,000
• Market Cap: $4.09 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.50