Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) Stock Analysis
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Technology · Software - Application
Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $141.17 — A.R:R is negative (-0.3) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8.
Paycom provides a comprehensive cloud-based HCM SaaS platform covering payroll, talent acquisition, HR management, and time and labor for US businesses. It sells directly through a captive sales force to ~39,200 clients and earns subscription revenue based on employee headcount... Read more
Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $141.17 — A.R:R is negative (-0.3) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 67. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 78d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.
Recent Developments — Paycom Software, Inc.
Latest news
- Paycom Software, Inc. $PAYC Position Boosted by Vest Financial LLC - MarketBeat — MarketBeat positive
- Paycom Software (PAYC) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday - MarketBeat — MarketBeat neutral
- Paycom Software (PAYC) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates - Yahoo Finance — Yahoo Finance positive
- Paycom Announces Dividend and New $2 Billion Buyback - The Globe and Mail — The Globe and Mail positive
- Is Paycom Software Stock Worth Watching Right Now - Kalkine Media — Kalkine Media positive
Generated 2026-05-20T20:21:21Z.
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- 2026-03-26Item 5.02LOWDirector Archana Vemulapalli resigned from the Board effective March 31, 2026, to pursue other professional opportunities. No disagreement with the Company. Board size reduced from 7 to 6 directors.SEC filing →
- 2026-02-19Item 5.02LOWShane Hadlock appointed President and Chief Client Officer on February 18, 2026; Chad Richison remains CEO. Randy Peck (COO) will report to Hadlock. Hadlock's base salary increased to $700,000. Clean succession from existing leadership.SEC filing →
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Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $141.17 — A.R:R is negative (-0.3) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 67. Prior stop was $131.29. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.
Take-profit target: $142.25 (+0.8% upside). Prior stop was $131.29. Stop-loss: $131.29.
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8; Below 200-MA, MA slope -8.4%/30d (confirmed downtrend).
Paycom Software, Inc. trades at a P/E of 16.1 (forward 11.4). TrendMatrix value score: 6.7/10. Verdict: Sell.
28 analysts cover PAYC with a consensus score of 3.6/5. Average price target: $151.
What does Paycom Software, Inc. do?Paycom provides a comprehensive cloud-based HCM SaaS platform covering payroll, talent acquisition, HR management, and...
Paycom provides a comprehensive cloud-based HCM SaaS platform covering payroll, talent acquisition, HR management, and time and labor for US businesses. It sells directly through a captive sales force to ~39,200 clients and earns subscription revenue based on employee headcount and applications used, with a 91% annual revenue retention rate in 2025.