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Paylocity

176.17 USD
-0.28
0.16%
Updated Jun 20, 11:55 AM EDT
1 day
-0.16%
5 days
-1.82%
1 month
-12.16%
3 months
-7.64%
6 months
-10.50%
Year to date
-9.69%
1 year
29.67%
5 years
22.02%
10 years
389.36%
 

About: Founded in 1997, Paylocity is a cloud-based human capital management and payroll platform servicing midmarket customers. The company's average client size is around 150 employees, and its products help with recruiting and onboarding, payroll, time and labor, human resources, benefits, learning, and performance and compensation workflows. As of fiscal 2024, the company generated over $1.4 billion in revenue across more than 39,000 customers.

Employees: 6,400

0
Funds holding %
of 7,302 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 13 analysts

Fund manager confidence

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

50% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 198 | Existing positions reduced: 132

31% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 77 | Existing positions closed: 59

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 449 [Q4 2024] → 459 (+10) [Q1 2025]

0.35% more ownership

Funds ownership: 76.42% [Q4 2024] → 76.77% (+0.35%) [Q1 2025]

5% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $8.5B [Q4 2024] → $8.04B (-$460M) [Q1 2025]

10% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 10 [Q4 2024] → 9 (-1) [Q1 2025]

70% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $5.75M | Put options by funds: $19.4M

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$190
8%
upside
Avg. target
$232
32%
upside
High target
$270
53%
upside

13 analyst ratings

10 positive
77%
neutral
23%
negative
0%
UBS
Kevin Mcveigh
14%upside
$200
Neutral
Maintained
2 May 2025
Barclays
Raimo Lenschow
19%upside
$209
Equal-Weight
Maintained
2 May 2025
Jefferies
Samad Samana
33%upside
$235
Buy
Maintained
2 May 2025
Raymond James
Brian Peterson
33%upside
$235
Outperform
Reiterated
2 May 2025
Piper Sandler
Arvind Ramnani
46%upside
$258
Overweight
Reiterated
2 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about PCTY published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Down 10.2% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Paylocity (PCTY) Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Paylocity (PCTY) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.
Down 10.2% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Paylocity (PCTY) Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Stocks to Watch as May's Jobs Report Beats Economists' Expectations: PCTY, MMS
Driving the stock market's uptick on Friday, U.S. employers added 139,000 jobs, which came in above most economists' expectations of 125,000-130,000.
Stocks to Watch as May's Jobs Report Beats Economists' Expectations: PCTY, MMS
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Should You Buy Paylocity Stock Despite its 7% Dip in 3 Months?
PCTY's strong Q3, expanding AI-powered tools and a steady client base present a compelling entry point in the stock for investors.
Should You Buy Paylocity Stock Despite its 7% Dip in 3 Months?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
5 Momentum Picks to Tap Market Rally in June After an Impressive May
CYBR, KGC, NWG, RYAAY, and PCTY ride strong momentum into June after markets posted their best monthly gains since November 2023.
5 Momentum Picks to Tap Market Rally in June After an Impressive May
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
3 Internet Software Stocks to Buy From a Prospering Industry
The Zacks Internet software industry participants like ANET, MNDY and PCTY are benefiting from high demand for SaaS due to the increasing need for hybrid work, learning and diagnosis software, as well as cybersecurity applications.
3 Internet Software Stocks to Buy From a Prospering Industry
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Top Stocks From the Staffing Industry to Purchase Right Now
Buy TNET, UPWK, and PCTY as they capitalize on the evolving staffing industry trends and drive growth in the flexible workforce market.
Top Stocks From the Staffing Industry to Purchase Right Now
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Paylocity Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
PCTY's fiscal third-quarter results reflect strong top and bottom-line growth. A raised guidance boosts optimism.
Paylocity Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Paylocity Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:PCTY ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 5:30 PM ET Company Participants Ryan Glenn - CFO Steve Beauchamp - Executive Chairman Toby Williams - President and CEO Conference Call Participants Scott Berg - Needham & Company Brad Reback - Stifel Brian Peterson - Raymond James Samad Samana - Jefferies Mark Marcon - Robert W. Baird Daniel Jester - BMO Capital Markets Jared Levine - TD Cowen Sheldon McMeans - Barclays Austin Cole - Citizens Bobby Dee - Truist Kevin McVeigh - UBS George Kurosawa - Citi Jake Roberge - William Blair Jason Celino - KeyBanc Capital Markets Allan Verkhovski - Scotiabank Zachary Gunn - FT Partners Operator Hello, and welcome to Paylocity Holding Corporation Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Paylocity (PCTY) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Paylocity (PCTY) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.21 per share a year ago.
Paylocity (PCTY) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Paylocity Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paylocity Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: PCTY), a leading provider of cloud-based HR, payroll, and spend management software solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended March 31, 2025.
Paylocity Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
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