Paycom Software (PAYC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $133.54 to $139.50
• 50-Day Range: $113.61 to $141.29
• 52-Week Range: $104.90 to $267.76
• Volume: 905,521 shs
• Average Volume: 1.57 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.57 billion
• P/E Ratio: 15.94
• Dividend Yield: 1.09%
• Price Target: $159.67
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Paycom Software Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Paycom Software scored higher than 90% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 99th 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 Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Paycom Software has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 5 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Paycom Software has a consensus price target of $159.67, representing about 15.8% upside from its current price of $137.89.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Paycom Software has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.64%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Paycom Software are expected to grow by 13.64% in the coming year, from $9.09 to $10.33 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Paycom Software is 15.94, 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. Sector

The P/E ratio of Paycom Software is 15.94, 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 168.72.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Paycom Software has a PEG Ratio of 1.22. 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 8.09. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

10.78% 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 5.51.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Paycom Software has recently decreased by 6.03%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Paycom Software pays a meaningful dividend of 1.10%, higher than 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 14.52% next year. This indicates that Paycom Software will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.82

News Sentiment

Paycom Software has a news sentiment score of 0.82. 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 Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Paycom Software this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

17 people have searched for PAYC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 750% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

6 people have added Paycom Software to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

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.

Company Calendar

• Record date for 3/23 Dividend: 3/09/2026
• Ex-Dividend for 3/23 Dividend: 3/09/2026
• Dividend Payable: 3/23/2026
• Last Earnings: 5/06/2026
• Today: 5/20/2026
• Record date for 6/8 Dividend: 5/26/2026
• Ex-Dividend for 6/8 Dividend: 5/26/2026
• Dividend Payable: 6/08/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SOFTWARE
• Sub-Industry: Computer Software
• Current Symbol: NYSE:PAYC
• CIK: 1590955
• Web: www.paycom.com
• Phone: (405) 722-6900
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 5,770
• Year Founded: 1998

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Paycom Software: $159.67
• High Price Target: $220.00
• Low Price Target: $130.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +15.8%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.43
• Research Coverage: 14 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $8.65
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.94
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.17
• P/E Growth: 1.22
• 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: $2.09 billion
• Price / Sales: 3.14
• Cash Flow: $10.17 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.56
• Book Value: $17.04 per share
• Price / Book: 8.09

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 47,631,000
• Free Float: 41,344,000
• Market Cap: $6.57 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.77