Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) Stock Forecast
Data as of Sep 16, 2026Technology · Current price $227.33 (+2.00%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Mark Marcon | Robert W. Baird | $183.00 | -19.5% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Allan Verkhovski | BTIG | $140.00 | -38.4% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Siti Panigrahi | Mizuho Securities | $120.00 | -47.2% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Jacob Smith | Guggenheim | $180.00 | -20.8% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Matthew VanVliet | Cantor Fitzgerald | $135.00 | -40.6% |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Kevin McVeigh | UBS | $210.00 | -7.6% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Daniel Jester | BMO Capital | $175.00 | -23.0% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Jason Celino | KeyBanc | $290.00 | +27.6% |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Raimo Lenschow | Barclays | $221.00 | -2.8% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Daniel Jester | BMO Capital | $197.00 | -13.3% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Arvind Ramnani | Piper Sandler | $191.00 | -16.0% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Samad Samana | Jefferies | $175.00 | -23.0% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Raimo Lenschow | Barclays | $167.00 | -26.5% |
| May 31, 2024 | Raimo Lenschow | Barclays | $184.00 | -19.1% |
| May 6, 2024 | Siti Panigrahi | Mizuho Securities | $170.00 | -25.2% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Arvind Ramnani | Piper Sandler | $185.00 | -18.6% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Daniel Jester | BMO Capital | $190.00 | -16.4% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Raimo Lenschow | Barclays | $200.00 | -12.0% |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Steve Enders | Citigroup | $400.00 | +76.0% |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Daniel Jester | BMO Capital | $368.00 | +61.9% |
Top Analysts Covering PAYC
PAYC vs Sector & Market
| Metric | PAYC | Technology Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.47 | 2.37 | 2.42 |
| Analyst Count | 19 | 14 | 18 |
| Target Upside | -8.1% | +1939.9% | +19.5% |
| P/E Ratio | 26.28 | 38.33 | 38.67 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $2.18B | $2.19B | $2.20B | 15 |
| 2027-03-31 | $599M | $608M | $629M | 6 |
| 2027-06-30 | $548M | $556M | $575M | 6 |
| 2027-09-30 | $559M | $567M | $587M | 6 |
| 2027-12-31 | $611M | $620M | $641M | 6 |
| 2028-03-31 | $644M | $654M | $676M | 5 |
| 2028-06-30 | $586M | $595M | $615M | 5 |
| 2028-09-30 | $600M | $609M | $630M | 6 |
| 2028-12-31 | $663M | $672M | $695M | 8 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $10.06 | $10.51 | $11.55 | 13 |
| 2027-03-31 | $3.30 | $3.36 | $3.51 | 5 |
| 2027-06-30 | $2.53 | $2.57 | $2.69 | 5 |
| 2027-09-30 | $2.48 | $2.53 | $2.64 | 5 |
| 2027-12-31 | $3.13 | $3.19 | $3.33 | 5 |
| 2028-03-31 | $3.40 | $3.46 | $3.62 | 6 |
| 2028-06-30 | $2.68 | $2.73 | $2.85 | 6 |
| 2028-09-30 | $2.66 | $2.71 | $2.84 | 7 |
| 2028-12-31 | $3.38 | $3.45 | $3.60 | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for PAYC?
The consensus among 19 analysts covering Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) is Buy with an average price target of $151.75.
What is the highest price target for PAYC?
The highest price target for PAYC is $550.00, set by Bryan Bergin at Cowen & Co. on 2021-10-18.
What is the lowest price target for PAYC?
The lowest price target for PAYC is $120.00, set by Siti Panigrahi at Mizuho Securities on 2026-02-12.
How many analysts cover PAYC?
19 analysts have issued ratings for Paycom Software, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is PAYC a buy or sell right now?
Based on 19 analyst ratings, PAYC has a consensus rating of Buy (2.47/5) with a -8.1% upside to the consensus target of $151.75.
What are the earnings estimates for PAYC?
Analysts estimate PAYC will report EPS of $10.51 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $2.19B.
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