Paylocity (PCTY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY) is a leading provider of cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software designed to streamline workforce administration for mid-sized organizations. The company’s integrated platform automates core functions such as payroll processing, benefits administration, time and labor tracking, and compliance management, enabling employers to manage employee data more efficiently and reduce administrative burdens.

In addition to payroll and HR capabilities, Paylocity offers talent management solutions including recruiting, onboarding, performance tracking, and learning management. The platform also features employee engagement tools such as mobile access, social feeds, surveys, and recognition programs, fostering workforce collaboration and enhancing organizational culture.

Founded in 1997 as Ameripay Payroll Ltd., Paylocity rebranded in 1999 and completed its initial public offering in March 2014. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, the company serves clients across all 50 U.S. states and has established regional offices to support localized customer service and implementation teams.

Paylocity is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Beauchamp, who oversees product innovation, strategic growth, and operational excellence. Under Beauchamp’s leadership, the company has expanded its product portfolio and reinforced its commitment to customer-centric solutions and industry compliance.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $173.94 to $178.91
• 50-Day Range: $170.69 to $190.36
• 52-Week Range: $150.87 to $223.80
• Volume: 494,145 shs
• Average Volume: 496,447 shs
• Market Capitalization: $9.62 billion
• P/E Ratio: 43.49
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $222.71
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Paylocity Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Paylocity scored higher than 99% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 13th out of 649 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Paylocity has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.76, and is based on 13 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Paylocity has a consensus price target of $222.71, representing about 27.7% upside from its current price of $174.40.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Paylocity has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.63%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Paylocity are expected to grow by 9.63% in the coming year, from $4.36 to $4.78 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Paylocity is 43.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 277.94.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Paylocity is 43.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 439.82.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Paylocity has a PEG Ratio of 3.48. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Paylocity has a P/B Ratio of 7.80. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.71% of the float of Paylocity has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Paylocity has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Paylocity has recently increased by 3.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Paylocity does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Paylocity does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.9 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.46

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.71% of the float of Paylocity has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Paylocity has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Paylocity has recently increased by 3.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.41

News Sentiment

Paylocity has a news sentiment score of 1.41. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.74 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Paylocity this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Paylocity insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $316,836.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

21.91% of the stock of Paylocity is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

94.76% of the stock of Paylocity is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PCTY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PCTY shares performed this year?

Paylocity's stock was trading at $199.47 at the start of the year. Since then, PCTY shares have decreased by 12.6% and is now trading at $174.40.

How were Paylocity's earnings last quarter?

Paylocity Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:PCTY) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 5th. The software maker reported $1.56 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.38 by $0.18. Paylocity's revenue for the quarter was up 12.2% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Paylocity's major shareholders?

Paylocity's top institutional shareholders include Wasatch Advisors LP (3.22%), State Street Corp (2.43%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.07%) and Invesco Ltd. (1.82%). Insiders that own company stock include Steven R Beauchamp, Steven I Sarowitz, Toby J Williams, Ryan Glenn, Rachit Lohani, Joshua Scutt, Andrew Cappotelli, Katherine Ross, Nicholas Rost, Bernard Robinson Kenneth and Jeffrey T Diehl.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Paylocity?

Shares of PCTY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Paylocity own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Paylocity investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Humana (HUM), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), American Water Works (AWK), Adobe (ADBE) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/05/2025
• Today: 9/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SOFTWARE
• Sub-Industry: Computer Software
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PCTY
• CIK: 1591698
• Web: www.paylocity.com
• Phone: (847) 463-3200
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 6,700
• Year Founded: 1997

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Paylocity: $222.71
• High Price Target: $270.00
• Low Price Target: $190.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +27.7%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.76
• Research Coverage: 17 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $4.01
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 43.49
• Forward P/E Ratio: 40.00
• P/E Growth: 3.48
• Net Income: $227.13 million
• Net Margins: 14.24%
• Pretax Margin: 19.37%
• Return on Equity: 22.08%
• Return on Assets: 5.52%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.13
• Current Ratio: 1.14
• Quick Ratio: 1.14

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.60 billion
• Price / Sales: 6.03
• Cash Flow: $6.39 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 27.30
• Book Value: $22.37 per share
• Price / Book: 7.80

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 55,162,000
• Free Float: 43,076,000
• Market Cap: $9.62 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.51