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Paylocity (PCTY)
NASDAQ:PCTY
PCTY Stock Chart & Stats
$153.73
-$3.60(-1.83%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$153.73
-$3.60(-1.83%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$135.46 - $223.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume131.00K
Average Volume (3M)497.08K
Market Cap
$8.36B
Enterprise Value$8.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$165.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$127.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.5
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Jan 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.58Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.75
Shares Outstanding54,381,607
10 Day Avg. Volume404,943
30 Day Avg. Volume497,076
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.08
Price to Book (P/B)8.17
Price to Sales (P/S)6.32
P/FCF Ratio29.42
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.32
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.73
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$197.07Price Target Upside28.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AI Product InnovationAnalysts highlight the next-generation AI assistant that can search external documents for compliance rules and has seen AI tool usage double, supporting deeper client engagement and stickiness.
Beat-and-raise Execution And Margin TrajectoryAnalysts emphasize recent beat-and-raise results with revenue and adjusted EBITDA above guidance and management's raised long-term margin aspirations as a signal of improving profitability potential.
Cross-sell Into Finance And IT WorkflowsAnalysts point to expansion into finance and IT modules, including an onboarding asset management integration, as a clear opportunity to raise average recurring revenue per client through cross-sell.
Bears Say
Float Overhang And Valuation PressureAnalysts note that persistent share float headwinds and trimmed valuation multiples have reduced target valuations and remain a constraint on share performance.
Growth Cadence And Expense PressureAnalysts warn that a slowdown in organic ex-float growth combined with a conservative margin guide and higher operating expenses could limit near-term profitability upside.
Macro Labor Market WeaknessAnalysts cite weakening hiring trends and sector pessimism about labor-market dynamics, which can pressure new business bookings and investor demand for HCM stocks.
Paylocity News
PCTY FAQ
What was Paylocity’s price range in the past 12 months?
Paylocity lowest stock price was $135.46 and its highest was $223.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Paylocity’s market cap?
Paylocity’s market cap is $8.36B.
When is Paylocity’s upcoming earnings report date?
Paylocity’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 29, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were Paylocity’s earnings last quarter?
Paylocity released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2025. The company reported $1.75 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.569 by $0.181.
Is Paylocity overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Paylocity’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Paylocity pay dividends?
Paylocity does not currently pay dividends.
What is Paylocity’s EPS estimate?
Paylocity’s EPS estimate is 1.58.
How many shares outstanding does Paylocity have?
Paylocity has 54,381,607 shares outstanding.
What happened to Paylocity’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Paylocity reported an EPS of $1.75 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.569. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.4%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Paylocity?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PCTY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Paylocity Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$197.07 (28.19% Upside)
$197.07 (28.19% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PCTY Sentiment 66%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Paylocity
Paylocity Holding Corporation provides cloud-based human capital management and payroll software solutions for workforce in the United States. The company offers Payroll and Tax Services solution to simplifies payroll, automates processes, and manages compliance requirements within one system; and expense management, on demand payment, and garnishment solutions. It also provides human capital management and employee self-service solutions, document library, compliance dashboard, and HR edge; time and attendance solution; schedule tracking services; and time collection devices, including kiosks, time clocks, and mobile and web applications. In addition, the company offers talent management solutions comprising recruiting and onboarding, as well as learning, performance, and compensation management; employee benefits management and third-party administrative solutions; employee experiences solutions, including community, premium video, survey, and peer recognition; and insights and recommendations solutions, such as modern workforce index, data insights, and reporting. Further, it provides implementation and training, client, and tax and regulatory services. The company serves for-profit and non-profit organizations across industries, including business services, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, restaurants, retail, technology, and others. It sells its products through sales representatives. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
PCTY Company Deck
PCTY Earnings Call
Q1 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth, successful product launches, and increased financial targets, reflecting positive business performance. However, macroeconomic uncertainty and cautious guidance adjustments were noted as challenges.View all PCTY earnings summariesPCTY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$197.07
▲(28.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
20.00% Insiders
24.41% Mutual Funds
21.99% Other Institutional Investors
14.94% Public Companies and
Individual Investors