Paylocity Holding Corp (PCTY)

Currency in USD
147.66
+0.27(+0.18%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
146.64148.65
52 wk Range
92.99161.93
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
147.39
Open
147.18
Day's Range
146.64-148.65
52 wk Range
92.99-161.93
Volume
121.55K
Average Volume (3m)
711.9K
1-Year Change
-5.6003%
Book Value / Share
22.81
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
172.20
Upside
+16.62%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Paylocity Holding Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

18 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
21 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 172.20
(+16.62% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BofA Securities
Buy175.00+18.28%-New CoverageSep 29, 2026
TD Cowen
Buy177.00+19.64%168.00MaintainAug 20, 2026
Barclays
Hold154.00+4.09%128.00MaintainAug 06, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy165.00+11.52%140.00MaintainAug 05, 2026
Stifel
Buy170.00+14.90%145.00MaintainAug 05, 2026

Paylocity Holding Corp SWOT Analysis


Cloud HCM Leade
Explore Paylocity's dominance in cloud-based payroll and HCM solutions, with impressive 69% gross profit margins and 14% revenue growth
AI-Driven Innovation
Delve into Paylocity's AI Assistant and strategic acquisitions, expanding its total addressable market to nearly $20 billion
Financial Resilience
Learn how Paylocity consistently outperforms expectations, with Q3 FY2025 non-GAAP EPS of $2.44 and revenue of $455 million
Analyst Optimism
Discover why analysts project a bright future for Paylocity, with price targets ranging from $209 to $270 and a "Buy" consensus
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Paylocity Holding Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2026

  • Paylocity reported Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue of $444.7M, beating estimates by 3.1%, but EPS of $1.12 missed forecasts by 30.4%; shares rose 3.44% after-hours.
  • Recurring revenue grew 12.4% YoY to $415.6M with client base expanding 7% to 44,400; adjusted EBITDA margin reached 32.7%, exceeding guidance.
  • Fiscal 2027 revenue guidance of $1.88B-$1.895B implies 7% growth, down from 11% in FY2026, reflecting conservative assumptions of flat workforce levels.
  • Management highlighted AI products, retirement tools, and managed services as key growth drivers; accounting change expected to add 120-140 bps to EBITDA margin.
  • Company repurchased 2.8M shares for $398.1M in FY2026 with $1.3B remaining under authorization; executives emphasized continued capital returns alongside growth investments.
Last Updated: 2026-08-04, 06:32 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.12 / 1.61
Revenue / Forecast
444.7M / 431.37M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

PCTY Income Statement

Compare PCTY to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
PCTY
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
29.2x31.6x11.6x
PEG Ratio
1.300.210.03
Price/Book
6.4x2.4x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.4x1.3x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
16.8%33.3%30.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Paylocity Holding Corporation provides cloud-based human capital management, finance, and IT software solutions in the United States. The company offers payroll solutions comprising payroll and tax services, global payroll, on-demand payment, garnishments, and elevate payroll; human resources (HR) solutions consisting of human resources, employee self-service, workflows and documents, HR compliance dashboard, and elevate HR and HR edge; time and labor solutions, including time and attendance, scheduling, and time collection; and talent solutions, such as recruiting, onboarding, learning, performance, compensation, and market pay. It also provides benefits solutions comprising benefit enrollment and updates, third-party administrative solutions, and retirement; employee experiences consisting of community, video, employee voice, recognition and rewards, data insights, and reporting; and Paylocity for finance solutions, such as headcount planning, expense management, accounts payable automation, corporate cards, and guided procurement. In addition, the company offers Paylocity for IT which includes access management and identity, and asset management; and implementation and training, client services, and tax and regulatory services. It serves for-profit and non-profit organizations across industries, including business services, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, restaurants, retail, technology, and others. The company markets and sells its products through sales representatives. Paylocity Holding Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Employees
6900

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
18.91M35.64%2.79B
Other Institutional Investors
27.79M52.37%4.10B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
6.36M11.99%937.53M
Total
53.06M100.00%7.82B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7.76%4,116,664606,755
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.7.36%3,903,570575,347

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FAQ

What Is the Paylocity Holding (PCTY) Stock Price Today?

The Paylocity Holding stock price today is 147.66 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Paylocity Holding Trade On?

Paylocity Holding is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Paylocity Holding?

The stock symbol for Paylocity Holding is "PCTY."

What Is the Paylocity Holding Market Cap?

As of today, Paylocity Holding market cap is 7.86B USD.

What Is Paylocity Holding's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Paylocity Holding EPS (TTM) is 4.92.

When Is the Next Paylocity Holding Earnings Date?

Paylocity Holding will release its next earnings report on Oct 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is PCTY a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Paylocity Holding Stock Split?

Paylocity Holding has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Paylocity Holding Have?

Paylocity Holding has 6900 employees.

What is the current trading status of Paylocity Holding (PCTY)?

As of Oct 06, 2026, Paylocity Holding (PCTY) is trading at a price of 147.66 USD, with a previous close of 147.39 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 146.64 USD to 148.65 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 92.99 USD to 161.93 USD.

What Is Paylocity Holding (PCTY) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Paylocity Holding is 172.20 USD, with a high estimate of 250 USD and a low estimate of 128 USD. 18 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +16.62% Upside potential.

What Is the PCTY Premarket Price?

PCTY's last pre-market stock price is 149.76 USD. The pre-market share volume is 39,910.00, and the stock has decreased by 2.37, or 1.61%.
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