The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance and growth, driven by product innovation and effective sales execution. Despite some challenges with interest rate impacts and the early stages of product integration, the company's strategic initiatives and market recognition contribute to a positive outlook.

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Q1 2026

During Paylocity's fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance with several notable metrics and insights. Paylocity reported a recurring revenue growth of 14% for the fourth quarter and 15% for the entire fiscal year, culminating in $1.6 billion in total revenue. The average revenue per client increased by approximately 8%, from $32,800 in fiscal 2024 to $35,300 in fiscal 2025. The client base grew by 7% to 41,650 clients. The company also highlighted a strong sales execution, with an 8% expansion of their sales force, bringing the total to 952 sales representatives, which they plan to leverage for fiscal 2026. Additionally, the company saw continued success with their broker channel, which contributed over 25% of new business. Revenue retention remained above 92% for the fiscal year. Paylocity anticipates recurring and other revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 to be between $370 million and $375 million, with total revenue expected to grow by approximately 8% to 10% for the same period. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $131 million and $135 million, with a full fiscal year 2026 guidance for recurring and other revenue ranging from $1.597 billion to $1.612 billion.

Revenue Growth and Expansion

Paylocity reported a recurring revenue growth of 14% in Q4 and 15% for fiscal year 2025, with total revenue reaching $1.6 billion, marking a 14% increase from fiscal 2024.

Product Innovation and Launches

The company launched 'Paylocity for Finance,' an integrated system for HR and finance, combining tools like Airbase, improving spend management and strategic workforce planning.

Strong Sales Execution

The sales force expanded by 8% to 952 reps, and the company achieved channel performance with benefit brokers representing over 25% of new business in fiscal 2025.

Financial Performance and Guidance

Adjusted EBITDA was $583 million with a margin of 36.5% for fiscal 2025, showing a 15% increase from fiscal 2024. The company expects fiscal 2026 recurring revenue growth of approximately 9%.

Free Cash Flow and Stock Repurchase

Free cash flow margin increased to 21.5% in fiscal 2025. The company repurchased $150 million of shares in fiscal 2025 and increased share repurchase authorization by $500 million.

Industry Recognition

Paylocity received several awards, including America's Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z by Newsweek and America's Best Midsized Companies by Time.

Paylocity (PCTY) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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PCTY Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 30, 2025	2026 (Q1)	1.57 / -	1.66	―	―	―
Aug 05, 2025	2025 (Q4)	1.40 / 1.56	1.48	5.41% (+0.08)
May 01, 2025	2025 (Q3)	2.12 / 2.43	2.21	9.95% (+0.22)
Feb 06, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.42 / 1.52	1.49	2.01% (+0.03)
Oct 30, 2024	2025 (Q1)	1.49 / 1.66	1.4	18.57% (+0.26)
Aug 01, 2024	2024 (Q4)	1.29 / 1.48	1.32	12.12% (+0.16)
May 02, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.99 / 2.21	1.74	27.01% (+0.47)
Feb 08, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.27 / 1.49	1.12	33.04% (+0.37)
Nov 02, 2023	2024 (Q1)	1.13 / 1.40	0.98	42.86% (+0.42)
Aug 03, 2023	2023 (Q4)	1.15 / 1.32	0.8	65.00% (+0.52)

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PCTY Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 05, 2025	$181.71	$186.82	+2.81%
May 01, 2025	$194.16	$187.33	-3.52%
Feb 06, 2025	$212.01	$205.84	-2.91%
Oct 30, 2024	$178.16	$184.57	+3.60%

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Paylocity (PCTY) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 30, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

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PCTY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 1.57.

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