TD Cowen analyst Jared Levine has maintained their neutral stance on PAYC stock, giving a Hold rating today.
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Jared Levine has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors impacting Paycom’s stock. While the company reported a strong performance with a notable increase in revenue and improved sales and retention metrics, there are concerns that limit the stock’s potential upside.
The primary issue is the revised forecast for free cash flow (FCF), which is now expected to remain flat in FY25, contrary to previous expectations of growth. This revision is attributed to increased capital expenditures related to AI investments, which, although seen as temporary, create uncertainty. Additionally, the company’s relative valuation compared to its peers is another factor that weighs on the stock, leading to a more cautious outlook.
Levine covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Dayforce Inc, Paycom, and Paylocity. According to TipRanks, Levine has an average return of -5.0% and a 27.27% success rate on recommended stocks.