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Paycor HCM (PYCR) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PYCR Stock Forecast

Paycor HCM stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $19.38 (represents a -12.55% downside from PYCR’s last price of $22.16) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 14 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

PYCR Price Target

The average price target for Paycor HCM (PYCR) is $19.38 based on 1-year price targets from 14 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $22.50 to $16.00. This represents a potential -12.55% downside from PYCR's last price of $22.16.

PYCR Analyst Ratings

Hold

According to 14 Wall Street analysts, Paycor HCM's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for PYCR stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 4 'Buy' (28.57%), 10 'Hold' (71.43%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

Paycor HCM Price Target by Analyst

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 10, 2025Charles NabhanStephens$22.50$22.151.58%1.53%
Oct 15, 2024Charles NabhanStephens$18.00$13.7530.91%-18.77%
Sep 25, 2024Steven EndersCitigroup$16.00$14.1313.23%-27.80%
Aug 15, 2024Brad RebackStifel Nicolaus$19.00$13.5540.17%-14.26%
Aug 15, 2024Scott BergNeedham$20.00$13.5247.93%-9.75%
May 09, 2024Daniel JesterBMO Capital$20.00$15.5128.99%-9.75%
May 09, 2024Siti PanigrahiMizuho Securities$19.00$17.508.57%-14.26%
May 09, 2024Mark MarconRobert W. Baird$27.00$17.5054.29%21.84%
May 09, 2024Bhavin ShahDeutsche Bank$19.00$17.508.57%-14.26%
Aug 17, 2023Daniel JesterLoop Capital Markets$24.00$21.859.84%8.30%
Aug 17, 2023Patrick WalravensJMP Securities$32.00$21.8546.45%44.40%
Jan 09, 2023MoffettNathanson$28.00$23.6618.32%26.35%
Oct 17, 2022Scott BergNeedham$42.00$29.0944.38%89.53%

The latest Paycor HCM stock forecast, released on Jan 10, 2025 by Charles Nabhan from Stephens, set a price target of $22.50, which represents a 1.58% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($22.15), and a 1.53% increase from PYCR last price ($22.16).

Paycor HCM Price Target by Period

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# Anlaysts119
Avg Price Target$22.50$22.50$20.06
Last Closing Price$22.16$22.16$22.16
Upside/Downside1.53%1.53%-9.48%

In the current month, the average price target of Paycor HCM stock is $22.50, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 1.53% increase as opposed to Paycor HCM's last price of $22.16. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and up 12.16% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 13, 2025Raymond JamesMarket PerformMarket PerformDowngrade
Jan 07, 2025NeedhamBuyHoldDowngrade
Oct 22, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldHold
Oct 16, 2024Wells FargoOverweightInitialise
Oct 15, 2024StephensOverweightInitialise
Sep 25, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralHold
Sep 23, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldHold
Aug 15, 2024BTIGBuyBuyHold
Aug 15, 2024NeedhamBuyBuyHold
Aug 14, 2024Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralHold
Aug 14, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Aug 14, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralHold
Aug 13, 2024JefferiesMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Aug 13, 2024CitigroupUnderperformUnderperformHold
Jul 23, 2024NeedhamMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Jun 20, 2024Cowen & Co.BuyBuyHold
Jun 20, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldHold
Jun 11, 2024JMP SecuritiesUnderperformUnderperformHold
Jun 11, 2024NeedhamMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Jun 11, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
May 22, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralHold
May 13, 2024NeedhamMarket OutperformMarket OutperformHold
May 13, 2024JMP SecuritiesUnderperformUnderperformHold
May 09, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
May 09, 2024Deutsche BankHoldHoldHold
May 09, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldHold
Mar 18, 2024NeedhamBuyBuyHold
Mar 18, 2024JefferiesUnderperformUnderperformHold
Feb 06, 2024Raymond JamesMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Feb 06, 2024NeedhamUnderperformUnderperformHold
Jan 05, 2024Raymond JamesUnderperformUnderperformHold
Jan 05, 2024UBSMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Aug 17, 2023JMP SecuritiesMarket OutperformMarket OutperformHold
Aug 17, 2023BMO CapitalPerformPerformHold
May 11, 2023Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformHold
May 11, 2023Credit SuisseOutperformOutperformHold
Jan 09, 2023MoffettNathansonMarket PerformInitialise
Oct 17, 2022NeedhamBuyBuyHold
Aug 25, 2022BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket PerformHold

Paycor HCM's last stock rating was published by Raymond James on Jan 13, 2025. The company gave PYCR a "Market Perform" rating, the same as its previous rate.

Paycor HCM Financial Forecast

Paycor HCM Revenue Forecast

Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21
Revenue--------------$159.54M$143.59M$140.04M$161.48M$132.86M$118.30M$110.99M$122.60M$103.07M$92.73M$88.01M
Avg Forecast$227.13M$258.00M$225.24M$205.18M$201.19M$230.92M$196.70M$184.03M$179.53M$206.41M$177.17M$162.16M$161.37M$186.45M$155.55M$139.24M$136.54M$156.08M$127.26M$113.28M$103.51M$117.60M$99.57M$90.11M$85.96M
High Forecast$231.02M$262.42M$229.09M$208.69M$204.63M$234.87M$200.07M$187.18M$182.60M$210.00M$178.25M$164.93M$161.47M$186.45M$156.56M$140.48M$138.87M$158.75M$128.43M$113.28M$103.51M$117.60M$99.57M$90.11M$85.96M
Low Forecast$224.49M$255.00M$222.62M$202.79M$198.85M$228.23M$194.41M$181.89M$177.44M$203.89M$176.75M$160.27M$161.26M$186.45M$154.66M$138.71M$134.95M$154.27M$125.57M$113.28M$103.51M$117.60M$99.57M$90.11M$85.96M
# Analysts551075585411126548159913131313777
Surprise %--------------1.03%1.03%1.03%1.03%1.04%1.04%1.07%1.04%1.04%1.03%1.02%

Paycor HCM's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 4 analysts is $186.45M, with a low forecast of $186.45M, and a high forecast of $186.45M. PYCR's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 16.87% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $159.54M (Dec 23).

Paycor HCM EBITDA Forecast

Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21
# Analysts551075585411126548159913131313777
EBITDA--------------$-26.18M$-23.37M$6.33M$28.66M$1.53M$-1.18M$-30.10M$6.09M$-923.00K$-24.08M$-2.45M
Avg Forecast$24.79M$28.16M$24.59M$22.40M$21.96M$25.21M$21.47M$20.09M$19.60M$22.53M$19.34M$17.70M$17.61M$6.64M$16.98M$15.20M$14.90M$6.03M$-919.92K$13.07M$11.94M$5.49M$11.48M$10.39M$-3.67M
High Forecast$25.22M$28.64M$25.01M$22.78M$22.34M$25.64M$21.84M$20.43M$19.93M$22.92M$19.46M$18.00M$17.62M$7.96M$17.09M$15.33M$15.16M$7.24M$-735.94K$13.07M$11.94M$6.58M$11.48M$10.39M$-2.94M
Low Forecast$24.50M$27.83M$24.30M$22.13M$21.70M$24.91M$21.22M$19.85M$19.37M$22.26M$19.29M$17.49M$17.60M$5.31M$16.88M$15.14M$14.73M$4.83M$-1.10M$13.07M$11.94M$4.39M$11.48M$10.39M$-4.40M
Surprise %---------------1.54%-1.54%0.42%4.75%-1.67%-0.09%-2.52%1.11%-0.08%-2.32%0.67%

15 analysts predict PYCR's average Quarter EBITDA for Sep 23 to be $15.20M, with a high of $15.33M and a low of $15.14M. This is 140.11% upper than Paycor HCM's previous annual EBITDA (Jun 23) of $6.33M.

Paycor HCM Net Income Forecast

Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21
# Analysts551075585411126548159913131313777
Net Income--------------$-26.25M$-20.60M$-29.36M$-7.34M$-27.46M$-29.05M$-23.82M$-16.70M$-25.46M$-53.66M$-32.81M
Avg Forecast$29.96M$52.14M$31.39M$23.40M$24.27M$45.62M$25.28M$20.23M$20.94M$40.36M$20.75M$13.68M$17.00M$-18.18M$15.63M$7.28M$10.90M$-16.53M$-25.38M$4.70M$3.89M$-15.03M$6.67M$5.01M$-49.22M
High Forecast$30.63M$53.30M$32.09M$23.92M$24.81M$46.64M$25.85M$20.68M$21.40M$42.19M$22.63M$13.99M$17.10M$-14.55M$17.37M$10.93M$11.14M$-13.22M$-20.30M$4.70M$3.89M$-12.02M$6.67M$5.01M$-39.37M
Low Forecast$29.51M$51.36M$30.92M$23.05M$23.90M$44.93M$24.90M$19.92M$20.62M$39.75M$20.43M$13.48M$16.90M$-21.82M$13.89M$5.46M$10.73M$-19.84M$-30.45M$4.70M$3.89M$-18.03M$6.67M$5.01M$-59.06M
Surprise %---------------1.68%-2.83%-2.69%0.44%1.08%-6.18%-6.12%1.11%-3.82%-10.70%0.67%

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Paycor HCM SG&A Forecast

Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21
# Analysts551075585411126548159913131313777
SG&A--------------$113.93M$101.53M$108.93M$106.53M$104.37M$96.11M$87.76M$95.58M$85.14M$89.20M$68.83M
Avg Forecast$166.80M$189.47M$165.41M$150.67M$147.75M$169.58M$144.45M$135.14M$131.84M$151.58M$130.11M$119.08M$118.50M$104.08M$114.23M$102.26M$100.27M$94.62M$84.86M$80.09M$73.18M$86.02M$70.40M$63.71M$60.78M
High Forecast$169.65M$192.71M$168.24M$153.25M$150.28M$172.48M$146.92M$137.46M$134.10M$154.21M$130.90M$121.12M$118.58M$124.90M$114.97M$103.17M$101.98M$113.55M$101.83M$80.09M$73.18M$103.22M$70.40M$63.71M$60.78M
Low Forecast$164.86M$187.26M$163.48M$148.92M$146.03M$167.60M$142.77M$133.57M$130.31M$149.73M$129.80M$117.70M$118.43M$83.27M$113.57M$101.87M$99.10M$75.70M$67.89M$80.09M$73.18M$68.82M$70.40M$63.71M$60.78M
Surprise %--------------1.00%0.99%1.09%1.13%1.23%1.20%1.20%1.11%1.21%1.40%1.13%

Paycor HCM's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $104.08M, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $83.27M to $124.90M. The forecast indicates a -8.64% fall compared to PYCR last annual SG&A of $113.93M (Dec 23).

Paycor HCM EPS Forecast

Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21
# Analysts551075585411126548159913131313777
EPS--------------$-0.15$-0.12$-0.17$-0.04$-0.16$-0.17$-0.14$-0.10$-0.15$-0.32$-0.19
Avg Forecast$0.17$0.29$0.18$0.13$0.14$0.26$0.14$0.11$0.12$0.23$0.12$0.08$0.10$0.20$0.09$0.04$0.06$0.15$0.06$0.03$0.02$0.09$0.04$0.03$0.04
High Forecast$0.17$0.30$0.18$0.13$0.14$0.26$0.14$0.12$0.12$0.24$0.13$0.08$0.10$0.20$0.10$0.06$0.06$0.15$0.06$0.03$0.02$0.09$0.04$0.03$0.04
Low Forecast$0.17$0.29$0.17$0.13$0.13$0.25$0.14$0.11$0.12$0.22$0.11$0.08$0.09$0.20$0.08$0.03$0.06$0.15$0.06$0.03$0.02$0.09$0.04$0.03$0.04
Surprise %---------------1.72%-2.94%-2.79%-0.27%-2.76%-6.44%-6.41%-1.03%-4.01%-11.37%-5.04%

According to undefined Wall Street analysts, Paycor HCM's projected average Quarter EPS for undefined is $NaN, with a low estimate of $NaN and a high estimate of $NaN. This represents a NaN% decrease compared to PYCR previous annual EPS of $NaN (undefined).

Paycor HCM Peer Comparison by Price Target

TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
ONTFON24$6.88$18.00161.63%
ETWOE2open Parent$2.73$4.4061.17%Hold
MANHManhattan Associates$222.84$304.2036.51%Buy
AGYSAgilysys$92.44$125.3335.58%Buy
ALKTAlkami$36.26$45.6725.95%Buy
APPFAppFolio$249.97$300.0020.01%Buy
CWANClearwater Analytics$28.68$30.335.75%Buy
PAYCPaycom Software$206.47$196.00-5.07%Buy
PCORProcore$80.44$75.00-6.76%Buy
PYCRPaycor HCM$22.16$19.38-12.55%Hold

PYCR Forecast FAQ

Is Paycor HCM a good buy?

No, according to 14 Wall Street analysts, Paycor HCM (PYCR) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 4 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 28.57% of PYCR's total ratings.

What is PYCR's price target?

Paycor HCM (PYCR) average price target is $19.38 with a range of $16 to $22.5, implying a -12.55% from its last price of $22.16. The data is based on 14 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will Paycor HCM stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for PYCR stock, the company can go down by -12.55% (from the last price of $22.16 to the average price target of $19.38), up by 1.53% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -27.80% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Paycor HCM stock reach $30?

PYCR's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $19.38 does not support the claim that Paycor HCM can reach $30 in the near future.

What is Paycor HCM's current price target trend?

1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $22.5 price target for Paycor HCM (PYCR) this month, up 1.53% from its last price of $22.16. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 1.53% and decreased by -9.48%, respectively.

What are Paycor HCM's analysts' financial forecasts?

Paycor HCM's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Jun 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $812.84M (high $826.75M, low $803.38M), average EBITDA is $88.72M (high $90.24M, low $87.69M), average net income is $115.4M (high $117.97M, low $113.65M), average SG&A $596.92M (high $607.13M, low $589.97M), and average EPS is $0.646 (high $0.66, low $0.636). PYCR's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Jun 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $915.55M (high $931.22M, low $904.9M), average EBITDA is $99.93M (high $101.64M, low $98.77M), average net income is $136.9M (high $139.94M, low $134.83M), average SG&A $672.34M (high $683.85M, low $664.52M), and average EPS is $0.766 (high $0.783, low $0.754).

Did the PYCR's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on Paycor HCM's last annual report (Jun 2023), the company's revenue was $552.69M, beating the average analysts forecast of $533.15M by 3.66%. Apple's EBITDA was $35.35M, beating the average prediction of $33.08M by 6.85%. The company's net income was $-93.215M, beating the average estimation of $-26.31M by 254.29%. Apple's SG&A was $415.94M, beating the average forecast of $359.84M by 15.59%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-0.53, missing the average prediction of $0.297 by -278.49%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Paycor HCM's revenue was $159.54M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $155.55M by 2.57%. The company's EBITDA was $-26.175M, missing the average prediction of $16.98M by -254.17%. Paycor HCM's net income was $-26.249M, missing the average estimation of $15.63M by -267.94%. The company's SG&A was $113.93M, missing the average forecast of $114.23M by -0.26%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-0.15, missing the average prediction of $0.0875 by -271.52%