PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NYSE:PAYC • US70432V1026
136.66 USD
+2.55 (+1.9%)
At close: Mar 5, 2026
134.11 USD
-2.55 (-1.87%)
After Hours: 3/5/2026, 8:14:20 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$159.96
+ 17.05% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateMay 5, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.99
Revenue Estimate576.51M
ChartMill Buy Consensus
72.14%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$159.96
Upside
+ 17.05%
From current price of $136.66 to mean target of $159.96, Based on 28 analyst forecasts
Low
$116.15
Median
$141.27
High
$252.00
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
-23.24%
3 Months
-25.33%
Price Target Summary
28 analysts have analysed PAYC and the average price target is 159.96 USD. This implies a price increase of 17.05% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 136.66.
The average price target has been revised downward by 25.33% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
72.14%
PAYC was analyzed by 28 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 72. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about PAYC.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
PAYC was analyzed by 28 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-02-12 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-02-12 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-02-12 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-12 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2026-02-12 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-12 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-02-12 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2026-02-12 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2026-01-29 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-01-26 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-12 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2026-01-08 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-12-23 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-11-06 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-11-06 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-11-06 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-11-06 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-11-06 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-11-06 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-11-06 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-10-21 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-10-13 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-09-26 | Guggenheim | Initiate | Buy |
| 2025-09-22 | TD Cowen | Upgrade | Hold -> Buy |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateMay 5, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.99
Revenue Estimate576.51M
Revenue Q2Q8.67%
EPS Q2Q6.94%
Number of Analysts22
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
-2.20%
Revenue (3 Months)
-2.09%
EPS (1 Month)
-1.03%
EPS (3 Months)
-0.67%
Next Earnings Summary
PAYC is expected to report earnings on 5/5/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 2.99 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 576.51M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 2.09% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 1.694B 23.16% | 1.883B 11.19% | 2.052B 8.95% | 2.237B 9.03% | 2.403B 7.42% | 2.59B 7.78% | 2.746B 6.02% | 2.94B 7.06% | 3.081B 4.80% | 3.228B 4.77% | 3.379B 4.68% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 565.27M 19.91% | 780.2M 38.02% | 743.5M -4.70% | 980.34M 31.85% | 1.071B 9.25% | 1.172B 9.43% | 1.243B 6.06% | 1.479B 18.99% | 1.615B 9.20% | N/A | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 451.322M 19.18% | 634.3M 40.54% | 567.2M -10.58% | 767.15M 35.25% | 837.4M 9.16% | 939.75M 12.22% | 905.76M -3.62% | 971.04M 7.21% | 1.167B 20.18% | 1.258B 7.80% | N/A | |
| Operating Margin | 26.65% | 33.68% | 27.65% | 34.29% | 34.85% | 36.28% | 32.98% | 33.03% | 37.88% | 38.97% | N/A | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 7.78 26.30% | 8.20 5.40% | 9.25 12.80% | 10.23 10.60% | 11.42 11.67% | 13.83 21.07% | 15.09 9.07% | 16.99 12.64% | 18.59 9.42% | N/A | N/A |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 2.99 6.94% | 2.28 10.67% | 2.26 16.57% | 2.73 11.58% | 3.34 11.61% | 2.51 10.09% | 2.51 10.87% | 2.98 9.14% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 576.51M 8.67% | 526.56M 8.88% | 551.9M 11.88% | 595.84M 9.47% | 642.24M 11.40% | 598.74M 13.71% | 602.65M 9.20% | 650.15M 9.11% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 273.78M 21.68% | 218.83M 12.68% | 223.28M -6.77% | 258.21M -22.55% | 306.09M 11.80% | 247.37M 13.04% | 243.58M 9.09% | 284.42M 10.15% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 220.7M 19.23% | 167.96M 49.56% | 169.44M 50.48% | 206.34M 31.34% | 253.19M 14.72% | 188.35M 12.14% | 188.36M 11.17% | 225.76M 9.41% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
14.35%
EPS Next 5 Year
12.93%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
7.39%
Revenue Next 5 Year
7.05%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
18.92%
EBIT Next 5 Year
16.24%
PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC / PAYC Forecast FAQ
What is the price target for PAYC stock?
28 analysts have analysed PAYC and the average price target is 159.96 USD. This implies a price increase of 17.05% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 136.66.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC?
PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC) will report earnings on 2026-05-05, after the market close.
What are the consensus estimates for PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC) next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC) is 2.99 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 576.51M USD.
How do analysts rate PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC)?
The consensus rating for PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC) is 72.1429 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a positive outlook on the stock.