Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) Stock Price & Analysis
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) rose 4.79% to USD 145.35 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
PAYC last closed at USD 138.7; the session ranged USD 141.08–146.13 on volume of 388,913 shares. Market capitalization is $6.78B, with a 52-week range of USD 104.9–248.95 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC)
| Price | USD 145.35 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.79% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 138.7 |
| Open | USD 140.88 |
| Day Range | USD 141.08 – 146.13 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 104.9 – 248.95 |
| Volume | 388,913 shares |
| Market Cap | $6.78B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (PAYC)
Nexqual's technical model rates PAYC "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.93 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 136.72) |
| MACD | 2.88 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (PAYC)
Wall Street analysts rate PAYC "Buy" based on 16 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 151.5 (range USD 120–195), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 16 |
| Mean Target | USD 151.5 |
| High Target | USD 195 |
| Low Target | USD 120 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 14 / 0 |
Earnings (PAYC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.38 |
| Revenue Estimate | $513.29M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 3.15 vs est 2.99 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.45 vs est 2.45 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.94 vs est 1.97 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 2.06 vs est 1.78 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PAYC)
| Total Revenue | $2.09B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +7.80% |
| Gross Margin | +87.60% |
| Operating Margin | +36.76% |
| Profit Margin | +22.44% |
| ROE | +37.15% |
| Debt / Equity | 94.07 |
| Current Ratio | 1.08 |
| Total Cash | $153.90M |
| Total Debt | $763.60M |
| Free Cash Flow | $294.76M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PAYC)
Nexqual rates Paycom Software, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 88%, operating 37% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $154M cash vs $764M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $295M, 14% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 37%, ROA 7.9% |
Ownership (PAYC)
| Insider Ownership | +13.79% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +101.78% |
| Shares Outstanding | 46.63M |
| Float | 39.89M |
| Short % of Float | +9.62% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC.
Leadership (PAYC)
Paycom Software, Inc. is led by Chad R. Richison (age 55), Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC.
| Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board | Chad R. Richison (age 55) |
|---|---|
| President & Chief Client Officer | Terrell Hadlock (age 50) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Robert D. Foster (age 63) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Randy Peck (age 59) |
Major Backers & Investors (PAYC)
Notable institutional backers of Paycom Software, Inc. include Harris Associates L.P., Two Sigma Investments, LP, Baillie Gifford, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Harris Associates L.P. | 11.87% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 3.67% |
| Baillie Gifford | 3.23% |
| Reinhart Partners, LLC | 2.56% |
| FMR, LLC | 2.51% |
| Fidelity | 0.93% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 19.88% |
| Vanguard Group | 17.13% |
| State Street | 4.43% |
| Geode Capital | 2.78% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC.
From Paycom Software, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-19)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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 also offers time and labor management, such as time and attendance, scheduling, time-off requests, and labor allocation solutions.
- Paycom Software, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:43 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.