Paylocity Holding Corporation

Paylocity Holding Corporation

PCTYยทNASDAQ

$112.82

+0.92%
TechnologySoftware - Application

Paylocity Holding Corporation provides cloud-based human capital management and payroll software solutions for workforce in the United States. The company offers Payroll and Tax Services solution to simplifies payroll, automates processes, and manages compliance requirements within one system; and expense management, on demand payment, and garnishment solutions. It also provides human capital management and employee self-service solutions, document library, compliance dashboard, and HR edge; time and attendance solution; schedule tracking services; and time collection devices, including kiosks, time clocks, and mobile and web applications. In addition, the company offers talent management solutions comprising recruiting and onboarding, as well as learning, performance, and compensation management; employee benefits management and third-party administrative solutions; employee experiences solutions, including community, premium video, survey, and peer recognition; and insights and recommendations solutions, such as modern workforce index, data insights, and reporting. Further, it provides implementation and training, client, and tax and regulatory services. The company serves for-profit and non-profit organizations across industries, including business services, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, restaurants, retail, technology, and others. It sells its products through sales representatives. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$6.04B
EPS4.0800
P/E Ratio27.65
Earnings Date07/30/2026
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Paylocity Holding Corporation Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that PCTY stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 147.09, with estimates ranging from a low of 115.00 to a high of 193.00.

Lowest Target
115.00
1.93%
Consensus Target
147.09
30.38%
Highest Target
193.00
71.07%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 147.09, with estimates ranging from a low of 115.00 to a high of 193.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+30.4%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

53.0% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Analyst Conviction

Low

Bearish or uncertain outlook. Limited upside or poor consensus suggests challenges ahead or fundamental concerns.

Market Sentiment Insight

High risk, high reward: Substantial upside potential exists, but wide analyst disagreement signals execution risk or unclear catalysts. Thorough due diligence essential before committing capital.

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Paylocity Holding Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
1.60B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.72B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.71B - 1.73B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.1%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Paylocity Holding Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
227.13M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
426.90M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
400.85M - 452.96M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+88.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread12%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Paylocity Holding Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
4.08
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$7.43
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$7.09 - $8.01
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+82.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage11 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread12%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Paylocity Holding Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
304.02M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
240.81M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
239.42M - 242.20M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-20.8%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Paylocity Holding Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
403.66M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
342.60M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
340.62M - 344.58M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-15.1%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Paylocity Holding Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
587.12M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
704.26M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
700.19M - 708.33M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+20.0%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage15 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Well-supported growth expectations: Strong analyst coverage combined with positive growth projections provides confidence in forward outlook.

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Paylocity Holding Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $3.90M worth of PCTY shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

1.4K

163.37K

Net Activity

-163K

-$163K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

5.7K

598.43K

Net Activity

-598K

-$598K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

7.7K

1.26M

Net Activity

-1.3M

-$1.26M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

10.6K

1.87M

Net Activity

-1.9M

-$1.87M

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
CA

Cappotelli Andrew

Officer: Sr Vice President Operations

6.5K sharesโ€ข8 transactions

$1.01M

2
WTJ

Williams Toby J.

Director, Officer: President And Ceo

6.7K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$972K

3
BSR

Beauchamp Steven R

Director, Officer: Executive Chairman

4.7K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$813K

4
SJ

Scutt Joshua

Officer: Senior Vice President Sales

3.7K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$575K

5
RN

Rost Nicholas

Officer: Vp Cao & Treasurer

2.1K sharesโ€ข7 transactions

$290K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $3.90M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$163K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.