Paycom Software (PAYC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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PAYC Stock Forecast


Paycom Software (PAYC) stock forecast, based on 32 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $205.80, with a high of $245.00 and a low of $175.00. This represents a -6.15% decline from the last price of $219.29.

$100 $130 $160 $190 $220 $250 High: $245 Avg: $205.8 Low: $175 Last Closed Price: $219.29

PAYC Stock Rating


Paycom Software stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 14 Buy (43.75%), 18 Hold (56.25%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 32 0 18 14 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PAYC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockPaycom Software-6.15%
SectorTechnology Stocks 33.74%
IdeaSaaS Stocks List33.69%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-28
Avg Price Target-$233.00$193.75
Last Closing Price$219.29$219.29$219.29
Upside/Downside-6.25%-11.65%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 251316--20
Mar, 251217--20
Feb, 251217--20
Jan, 251217--20
Dec, 241217--20
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 10, 2025KeyBanc$245.00$213.0215.01%11.72%
Jan 23, 2025Raimo LenschowBarclays$221.00$207.576.47%0.78%
Oct 31, 2024Daniel JesterBMO Capital$197.00$209.03-5.76%-10.16%
Oct 31, 2024Arvind RamnaniPiper Sandler$191.00$172.2510.89%-12.90%
Oct 31, 2024Samad SamanaJefferies$175.00$172.251.60%-20.20%
Aug 01, 2024Raimo LenschowBarclays$167.00$166.790.13%-23.85%
May 31, 2024Raimo LenschowBarclays$184.00$144.7727.10%-16.09%
May 06, 2024Siti PanigrahiMizuho Securities$170.00$171.29-0.75%-22.48%
Nov 01, 2023Raimo LenschowBarclays$200.00$150.6932.72%-8.80%
Nov 01, 2023Daniel JesterBMO Capital$190.00$150.6926.09%-13.36%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 25, 2025Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Mar 10, 2025KeyBancOverweightOverweightupgrade
Jan 23, 2025BarclaysPositivePositivehold
Oct 31, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 31, 2024Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 31, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 22, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Oct 11, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Sep 23, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Aug 01, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

$2 $4 $6 $8 $10 $12 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$2.49$3.39$4.86$5.91$8.93---
Avg Forecast$3.44$4.45$5.91$7.63$7.85$8.59$9.40$11.26
High Forecast$3.49$4.52$6.02$7.68$7.91$8.94$10.18$11.62
Low Forecast$3.39$4.38$5.83$7.48$7.79$7.85$8.02$11.02
Surprise %-27.62%-23.82%-17.77%-22.54%13.76%---

Revenue Forecast

$500M $1B $2B $2B $3B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$841.43M$1.06B$1.38B$1.69B$1.88B---
Avg Forecast$834.02M$1.05B$1.37B$1.68B$1.87B$2.05B$2.24B$2.45B
High Forecast$843.73M$1.06B$1.39B$1.72B$1.92B$2.10B$2.25B$2.51B
Low Forecast$824.72M$1.03B$1.36B$1.65B$1.84B$2.02B$2.24B$2.41B
Surprise %0.89%0.87%0.26%0.71%0.68%---

Net Income Forecast

$100M $220M $340M $460M $580M $700M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$143.45M$195.96M$281.39M$340.79M$502.00M---
Avg Forecast$130.91M$176.00M$221.70M$340.79M$455.22M$486.87M$527.50M$656.29M
High Forecast$157.10M$211.20M$266.03M$408.95M$458.69M$518.56M$590.07M$673.64M
Low Forecast$104.73M$140.80M$177.36M$272.63M$451.75M$455.18M$464.94M$638.94M
Surprise %9.58%11.34%26.93%-10.28%---

PAYC Forecast FAQ


Is Paycom Software stock a buy?

Paycom Software stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 18 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Paycom Software is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Paycom Software's price target?

Paycom Software's price target, set by 32 Wall Street analysts, averages $205.8 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $175 at the low end to $245 at the high end, suggesting a potential -6.15% change from the previous closing price of $219.29.

How does Paycom Software stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Paycom Software's stock forecast shows a -6.15% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (33.74%), trailing the SaaS Stocks List (33.69%) investment idea.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Paycom Software over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 5.00% Strong Buy, 15.00% Buy, 80.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 5.00% Strong Buy, 10.00% Buy, 85.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 5.00% Strong Buy, 10.00% Buy, 85.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Paycom Software’s EPS forecast?

Paycom Software's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $8.59, marking a -3.81% decrease from the reported $8.93 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $9.4 in 2026, and $11.26 in 2027.

What is Paycom Software’s revenue forecast?

Paycom Software's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2.05B, reflecting a 8.85% increase from the reported $1.88B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $2.24B, and $2.45B for 2027.

What is Paycom Software’s net income forecast?

Paycom Software's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $486.87M, representing a -3.01% decrease from the reported $502M in 2024. Projections indicate $527.5M in 2026, and $656.29M in 2027.