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PAYCPaycom Software, Inc.
$224.61$12.3B
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Paycom Software, Inc.

PAYC
NYSE · Application Software
$224.61
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$12.26B
P/E27.8x
52W High$244.30
Volume726.6K
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VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Margin Expansion Masks Debt-Fueled Buyback Risk

Paycom's high-margin HCM platform continues to generate robust cash flows, with 2026Q2 FCF margin at 70.2% and gross margin at 83.2%, but revenue growth has decelerated to 9.8% and operating margins remain volatile. The company has aggressively levered up, wit...

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsHealthy
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MARKET ACTION

PAYC price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

11/12 Beats

EPS beat 11 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-9% Peers

P/E is 9% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 94 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 94% of market)

04

Healthy Uptrend

Uptrend

Price > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 5
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue growth has slowed to 9.8% in 2026Q2 from 13.6% in 2024Q4, while gross margins remain resilient at 83.2%, but operating margins have compressed from 57.2% in 2024Q1 to 31.7% in 2026Q2 due to rising R&D and SG&A costs.

Analyst Consensus-10.4% target
Hold(36 analysts)
17 Buy18 Hold1 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Strong revenue growth

Paycom reported full-year 2025 revenue of $2.05 billion and issued 2026 revenue guidance of $2.18-$2.20 billion, indicating steady growth.

Profitable business model

The company generated $453.4 million in net income for 2025, demonstrating strong profitability alongside revenue growth.

Attractive valuation metrics

With trailing and forward P/E ratios of 16.69 and 13.16 respectively, Paycom appears reasonably valued relative to earnings.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
PAYC+48.12%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
PAYC+2.73%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
PAYC-10.76%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+81.16%
5-Year Return
PAYC-53.99%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+73.54%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
27.8x
Forward P/EExpansion
18.6x
EV/EBITDA40th %ile
16.2x
FCF YieldCash Flow
3.3%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
27.8x
35.2x
40th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
16.2x
20.8x
40th· Fair
Price/FCF
30.0x
41.6x
20th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$161.53-28.1%
Base (Fair)$248.21+9.7%
Bull$380.81+69.5%
$161.53 Bear$248.21 Base$380.81 Bull
Current Market Price: $224.61
Trades at a 9.5% discount to Base DCF ($248.21)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$2.05B+8.9% YoY
Net income
$453M-9.7% YoY
Free cash flow
$408M+21.2% YoY
Operating margin
27.6%-6.0 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)30.7%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)27.4%
Piotroski Score4 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
Revenue Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 5, 2026
$2.78+16.8%
vs $2.38
$531M+3.5%
vs $513M
Q2 2026
May 6, 2026
$3.15+5.4%
vs $2.99
$572M+1.3%
vs $564M
Q1 2026
Feb 11, 2026
$2.45+0.4%
vs $2.44
$544M+0.2%
vs $543M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
$1.94-0.5%
vs $1.95
$493M+0.1%
vs $493M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Zacks Investment Research·Sep 9, 2026
Why Paycom Software (PAYC) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 4, 2026
Why Is Paycom (PAYC) Up 11.4% Since Last Earnings Report?

Paycom (PAYC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

FXEmpire·Sep 4, 2026
Earnings Beat, Raised Guidance Send Paycom Shares Higher

Enterprise software firm Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) up 560% since 2015's first outlier inflow signal.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 3, 2026
Buy 5 Stocks to Stay Safe in Wall Street's Historically Worst Month

September's volatility could favor five low-beta, dividend-paying stocks - ADM, TRV, VIRT, PAYC and ALL - with improving earnings estimates.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark PAYC against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
PAYC logoPAYCPaycom Software, Inc.Current
$224.61$12.26B27.808.95%22.1%27.42%0.67%
PAYX logoPAYXPaychex, Inc.
$114.53$40.73B23.4216.88%27.03%45.13%—
ADP logoADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc.
$269.64$107.78B24.626.74%20.11%70.2%—
PCTY logoPCTYPaylocity Holding Corporation
$145.71$7.8B29.6211.04%15.23%23.44%—
ISRG logoISRGIntuitive Surgical, Inc.
$402.09$142.05B51.0920.51%28.45%17.71%—
WK logoWKWorkiva Inc.
$69.83$3.8B-148.5719.75%4.87%——

Compare PAYC vs Peers

Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs PAYX

Most directly comparable listed peer for PAYC.

Scale Benchmark

vs ORCL

Larger-name benchmark to compare PAYC against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs PAYX, ADP, PCTY, ISRG

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

PAYC SEC Filings & Documents

Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 3, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 9, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 19, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 20, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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PAYC Frequently Asked Questions

Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Paycom Software, Inc.'s revenue?

Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) reported $2.14B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 2687% increase from $76.8M in 2012.

How fast is Paycom Software, Inc. growing?

Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) grew revenue by 8.9% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is PAYC profitable?

Yes, Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) is profitable, generating $487.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (22.1% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does PAYC pay dividends?

Yes, Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.67%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is PAYC's return on equity?

Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 27.4%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is Paycom Software, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) generated $754.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in PAYC back in 2012?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 14+ years of data

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