Key facts, as of
As of October 6, 2026, Paycom Software (PAYC) trades at $222.44, up 11.1% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $104.90 to $244.98; the price is 9.2% below that high. It is 60.2% below its all-time high of $558.97, reached in November 2021. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +346.1%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 43.1% above its 200-day average of $155.45, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 25.1% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 23.5 and a dividend yield of 0.66%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Paycom Software (PAYC) stock analysis", 2026-10-06. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/payc
Where it trades today
trading 84% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Paycom Software (PAYC) is 60.2% below its all-time high of $558.97, reached in November 2021. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +346.1%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Order-book quality, backlog conversion, and operating leverage usually tell you more than a single quarter of revenue growth.
- PAYC trades at 23.5x earnings, well above the industrials average of 18.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- PAYC carries a beta of 0.83, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- Relative performance versus CAT, HON matters here because leadership inside industrials rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- PAYC is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside industrials than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in PAYC.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as CAT, HON start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for PAYC come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Industrials so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as CAT, HON.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for PAYC. Last refresh: Oct 6, 2026, 11:07 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as CAT, HON.
What Paycom Software does
Paycom Software, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solution delivered as software-as-a-service for small to mid-sized companies in the United States. The company offers functionality and data analytics that businesses need to manage the employment life cycle from recruitment to retirement. The company's HCM solution offers payroll applications comprising better employee transaction interface, payroll and payroll tax management, payroll card, Everyday, Paycom pay, Client Action Center, expense management, garnishment administration, and GL concierge applications; talent acquisition, including applicant tracking, background checks, on-boarding, e-verify, and tax credit…
Employees
5,770
Industry
Software - Application
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, United States
What analysts expect
PAYC carries a hold consensus from 17 analysts, with an average price target of $220.24 versus $222.44 today (-1.0%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
PAYC generated $2.14B in trailing revenue (9.8% year over year), with a 22.8% net margin, and $423.72M of free cash flow, against $784.80M of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.05B | $1.71B | $567.20M | $453.40M | $8.13 | $403.50M |
| 2024 | $1.88B | $1.55B | $634.30M | $502.00M | $8.93 | $336.60M |
| 2023 | $1.69B | $1.42B | $451.30M | $340.80M | $5.91 | $288.20M |
| 2022 | $1.38B | $1.16B | $378.70M | $281.40M | $4.86 | $228.30M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
PAYC is in 1 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in VTI: 0.01% of the fund, holding #676 of 3,503.
How it sits in industrials
Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.
The companies it competes with
PAYC beside the industrials names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
In an uptrend, 9.2% under its 1-year high with no resistance above.
uptrend- Price is 2.9% above its 50-day average and 43.1% above its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed above the 200-day on 2026-08-10 (a “golden cross”).
- RSI at 52 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- Nothing above has stopped it this year; the nearest floor is $213.02 (-4.2%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is PAYC a good investment in 2026?
Paycom Software trades at a P/E ratio of 23.5, with medium volatility (25.1% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.
What is the risk level of PAYC?
Based on 30-day volatility of 25.1%, PAYC has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.83 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does PAYC pay dividends?
Yes, Paycom Software has a dividend yield of 0.66%.
How far is PAYC from its all-time high?
Paycom Software is 60.2% below its all-time high of $558.97, reached in November 2021. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +346.1%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold PAYC?
1 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Paycom Software. The largest weights: VTI (0.01%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31, 2026.
What is the analyst price target for PAYC?
The average analyst price target for Paycom Software (PAYC) is $220.24 based on 17 analyst estimates, about 1.0% below the current price of $222.44. The published range runs from $160.00 to $286.00.
How much revenue does PAYC generate?
Paycom Software reported $2.14B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 9.8% year over year. Net margin sits at 22.8%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare PAYC with anything
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