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
1.1%
Payout Ratio
16.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
PAYC Dividend Income Check
Safety
16.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.4% and trend is unknown.
PAYC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$1.51
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout16.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.4%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return-41.4%
5Y Total Return-60.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,00310Y ago$35,29520Y ago$88,962
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Paycom Software, Inc. distributes 16.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PAYC has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PAYC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 2.8% 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 -60.0%, with dividends contributing 1.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $35,295 today.
PAYC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 13 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.88
Avg/Payment$0.3750
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.3750 | — | 91.12% | Sep 9, 2024 |
| May 28, 2024 | $0.3750 | — | 89.93% | Jun 10, 2024 |
PAYC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#4 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
16.9% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#4 of 4
PAYX
ADP
TNETPAYC Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $1.50 | -20.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 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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Start ComparisonPAYC — 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 +1.1%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
Is PAYC's dividend safe?
PAYC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +16.9% and FCF payout ratio of +21.6%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has PAYC increased its dividend?
PAYC has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does PAYC pay dividends?
Paycom Software, Inc. pays dividends Annual. 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 $4,003 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 +1.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.