234.08 USD
+0.11
0.05%
At close Jul 9, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
234.08
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
0.05%
5 days
0.13%
1 month
-9.43%
3 months
7.13%
6 months
15.88%
Year to date
16.23%
1 year
67.01%
5 years
-25.45%
10 years
584.44%
 

About: Founded in 1998, Paycom Software Inc is a human capital management software-as-a-service provider addressing customer requirements surrounding payroll, talent acquisition, talent management, HR management, as well as time and labor. The company primarily services midsize businesses within the United States, targeting businesses with 50-10,000 employees. The company primarily generates revenue through the sale of subscriptions providing access to its HCM platform. To a lesser extent, the company also generates revenue from implementation services provided to customers as well as interest income generated from customer funds. As of fiscal 2024, the company serviced slightly over 37,500 customers and stored data on over 7 million employees.

Employees: 7,306

0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

33% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q4 2024] → 8 (+2) [Q1 2025]

31% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 97 | Existing positions closed: 74

12% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $9.7B [Q4 2024] → $10.9B (+$1.17B) [Q1 2025]

12% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 268 | Existing positions reduced: 240

4.85% more ownership

Funds ownership: 81.99% [Q4 2024] → 86.84% (+4.85%) [Q1 2025]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 694 [Q4 2024] → 705 (+11) [Q1 2025]

19% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $109M | Put options by funds: $134M

Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$215
8%
downside
Avg. target
$247
5%
upside
High target
$285
22%
upside

4 analyst ratings

positive
25%
neutral
75%
negative
0%
Keybanc
Jason Celino
22%upside
$285
Overweight
Maintained
12 May 2025
Barclays
Raimo Lenschow
3%upside
$240
Equal-Weight
Maintained
8 May 2025
Stifel
Brad Reback
8%downside
$215
Hold
Maintained
8 May 2025
Piper Sandler
Arvind Ramnani
5%upside
$246
Neutral
Maintained
8 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about PAYC published over the past 30 days

Positive
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
2 Stocks Down 58% and 30% to Buy Right Now
The stock market is carving out new all-time highs, but some individual stocks have yet to fully recover. Reddit (RDDT -1.45%) and Paycom (PAYC 2.04%) are still well off their respective peaks, presenting an opportunity for long-term investors.
2 Stocks Down 58% and 30% to Buy Right Now
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
New Study Demonstrates Benefits of Paycom's Automated, Single Software
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) (“Paycom”), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, revealed findings from a study conducted by Forrester Consulting on the potential benefits gained through Paycom's full-solution automation and single-database software.* According to the Forrester Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study, a composite organization representative of interviewed Paycom clients experienced a three-year 362% re.
New Study Demonstrates Benefits of Paycom's Automated, Single Software
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Buy 3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks as Markets Fall on Middle East Woes
PLMR, FNV and PAYC are currently witnessing a short-term pullback in price. So, make sure you take full advantage of it.
Buy 3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks as Markets Fall on Middle East Woes
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Paycom Software: Automating Payroll And HCM Solutions; Initiate With 'Buy'
I am initiating Paycom with a 'buy' rating and a $280 fair value, driven by strong automation-focused HCM solutions. Paycom's innovations like Beti and GONE automate payroll and time-off processes, supporting double-digit topline growth and high customer ROI. The company is expanding into mid-to-large enterprise markets, leveraging AI and automation to capture market share and drive 9% organic revenue growth.
Paycom Software: Automating Payroll And HCM Solutions; Initiate With 'Buy'
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Down 9.5% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Paycom (PAYC)
Paycom (PAYC) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.
Down 9.5% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Paycom (PAYC)
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
PAYCOM SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation of Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) and Encourages Long-Term Investors to Contact the Firm
PHILADELPHIA, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating potential breach of fiduciary duty claims concerning Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) (“Paycom”) on behalf of the company's long-term shareholders.
PAYCOM SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation of Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) and Encourages Long-Term Investors to Contact the Firm
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Paycom (PAYC) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
Paycom (PAYC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Paycom (PAYC) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Best Momentum Stock to Buy for June 13th
PAYC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stock list on June 13, 2025.
Best Momentum Stock to Buy for June 13th
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
New Strong Buy Stocks for June 13th
PFIS, ESE, PAYC, CHMG and LOVE have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 13, 2025.
New Strong Buy Stocks for June 13th
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Paycom (PAYC) Up 5.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Paycom (PAYC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Paycom (PAYC) Up 5.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
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