Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY)
NASDAQ: PCTYTechnologyComputer Software: Prepackaged SoftwareUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
PCTY stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $8.20B
- P/E (TTM)
- 30.09
- Forward P/E
- 15.23
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.92
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- 92.99 – 161.93
- Day range
- 146.08 – 149.93
- Volume / Avg
- 571.07K / 692.98K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 55.37M
- Next earnings
- Nov 3, 2026
52-week range
PCTY stock today
On Oct 7, PCTY ended the session at $148.02, adding $1.86 (1.27%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, PCTY sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $92.99 to $161.93: 8.6% below the high, set on Sep 1, 2026 and 59.2% above the low. PCTY is down 2.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 3.4%.
At 30.1x trailing earnings, Paylocity trades above the peer-group median of 18.0x. Its forward P/E of 15.2x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Paylocity's next earnings report is expected on Nov 3, 2026.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Paylocity
Company profilePaylocity 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.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Computer Software: Prepackaged Software
- CEO
- Mr. Toby J. Williams J.D.
- Headquarters
- Schaumburg, IL
- Employees
- 6,900
- IPO year
- 2014
- Website
- paylocity.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2026, Paylocity generated $1.77 billion in revenue, up 11.0% from fiscal 2025, its 14th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $269.7 million (+18.8% year over year), for a net margin of 15.2% versus a median of 12.0% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 69.2% (up from 68.8%) and operating margin 21.8%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.77B | $1.60B | $1.40B | $1.17B | $852.65M |
| Growth | +11.04% | +13.74% | +19.40% | +37.76% | +34.14% |
| Net income | $269.74M | $227.13M | $206.77M | $140.82M | $90.78M |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.92 | $4.02 | $3.63 | $2.49 | $1.61 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (21 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$172.20+16.34%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 15
- Hold 3
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 3, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.46
- Last reported (Q4 2026)
- Aug 5, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.09 vs —
Paylocity peers
Technology sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCORProcore Technologies Inc. | 54.80 | +0.75% | $8.33B | vs PCTY |
| ZETAZeta Global Holdings Corp. Class A | 33.74 | +2.40% | $8.41B | vs PCTY |
| NTSKNetskope Inc. Class A | 19.24 | -2.04% | $7.86B | vs PCTY |
| GTLBGitLab Inc. Class A | 51.99 | +0.70% | $8.66B | vs PCTY |
| YMMFull Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ADR | 8.35 | -1.07% | $8.73B | vs PCTY |
| SSentinelOne Inc. Class A | 25.31 | -1.90% | $8.81B | vs PCTY |
| DBXDropbox Inc. Class A | 33.08 | -1.93% | $7.19B | vs PCTY |
| DUOLDuolingo Inc. Class A | 151.72 | +2.42% | $7.07B | vs PCTY |
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Paylocity stock FAQ
What is Paylocity's stock price today?
PCTY last traded at $148.02 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 1.27% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
When is Paylocity's next earnings date?
Paylocity is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.46.
What is PCTY's P/E ratio?
PCTY trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 30.09 and a forward P/E of 15.23, compared with a median of 18.0 for its closest peers.
Who is Paylocity's CEO?
Mr. Toby J. Williams J.D. is the chief executive officer of Paylocity Holding Corporation, which has about 6,900 employees.
What is the PCTY 52-week high?
The 52-week high for PCTY is $161.93 and the 52-week low is $92.99. The stock is currently 8.6% below its high.