Is PAYC a good investment in 2026?

Paycom Software trades at a P/E ratio of 15.7, with high volatility (44.4% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of PAYC?

Based on 30-day volatility of 44.4%, PAYC has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.80 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Paycom Software (PAYC) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does PAYC pay dividends?

Yes, Paycom Software has a dividend yield of 1.21%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$6.89B

P/E RATIO

15.7

BETA

0.80

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

1.21%

52W HIGH

$267.76

52W LOW

$104.90

VOLATILITY

44.4%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$123.47 → $126.90+2.78%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$216.91 → $126.90-41.5%

PAYC | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	PAYC	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	15.7x	18.5x	↓ 15%
Beta	0.80	1.05	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.21%	1.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	44.4%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CACAT HOHON

Competitors Analysis

Compare PAYC's key metrics against its main industrials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
PAPAYC(You are here)	$126.90	$6.89B	Industrials	—
CACAT	$763.50	$357.30B	Industrials	VIEW →
HOHON	$233.23	$147.79B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Paycom Software is currently trading at $126.90, which is 52.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.80, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME0.0M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PAYC a good buy right now?

Paycom Software trades at 15.7x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 44.4% volatility.

Does PAYC pay dividends?

Yes, Paycom Software offers a dividend yield of 1.21%. This translates to approximately $1.54 per share annually.

How volatile is PAYC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 44.4% and beta of 0.80,PAYC is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.