Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.51
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
18.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
PAYC Dividend Income Check
Safety
18.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.4% and trend is unknown.
PAYC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$1.51
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout18.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout10.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.4%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.4%
1Y Total Return1.6%
5Y Total Return-55.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,44610Y ago$45,47020Y ago$148,082
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
PAYC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
PAYC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Paycom Software, Inc. distributes 18.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 10.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PAYC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PAYC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 2.7% buyback yield, 3.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.4% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -55.5%, with dividends contributing 1.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $45,470 today.
PAYC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 15 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.63
Avg/Payment$0.3750
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026Latest | $0.3750 | — | 65.33% | Sep 8, 2026 |
| May 26, 2026 | $0.3750 | — | 1.13% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.3750 | — | 1.08% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 94.22% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 65.00% | Sep 8, 2025 |
| May 27, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 57.41% | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.3750 | — | 69.12% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.3750 | — | 63.93% | Dec 9, 2024 |
PAYC Dividend vs Peers
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#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#4 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
18.7% payout
Streak
0Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.4%
#4 of 4
PAYX
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TNETPAYC Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.13 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $1.50 | -20.0% | 4 | $8.08 | 18.6% | 5.39x | 0.4% |
| 2024 | $1.88 | 66.7% | 5 | $8.92 | 21.0% | 4.76x | 0.4% |
| 2023 | $1.13 | — | 3 | $5.88 | 19.1% | 5.23x | 0.3% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.84 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.37 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.46 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.09 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.34 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.13 | — | — | — |
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PAYC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PAYC stock.
How much dividend does PAYC pay per share?
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.51 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is PAYC's next ex-dividend date?
PAYC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PAYC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is PAYC's dividend safe?
PAYC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +18.7% and FCF payout ratio of +10.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PAYC increased its dividend?
PAYC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does PAYC pay dividends?
Paycom Software, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.51 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PAYC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PAYC five years ago would be worth approximately $4,446 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PAYC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PAYC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.