Paylocity Holding stock
PCTYNASDAQPaylocity Holding Corporation, TechnologyISIN US70438V1061
85Score 85 out of 100, Strong
Price and trend
89 / 100
Price history
+21% in one yearThe chart shows daily closes over 13 years, adjusted for stock splits and without dividends. Click into the chart to set a price alert at that price.
Above the 200-day line: the price is 41% above it.
Since August 2026 the 50-day line has been above the 200-day line; the trend has turned up.
Normal: the price is neither overheated nor sold off (RSI 54).
The price is at its 52-week high. Largest decline in 13 years: 69% (November 2021 to April 2026).
Chart figures for advanced users
- SMA 50$157.36
- Average price of the last 50 trading days, shows the short-term trend.
- SMA 200$127.61
- Average price of the last 200 trading days, shows the long-term trend.
- RSI (14)54
- Relative strength over the last 14 days on a scale from 0 to 100. Above 70 the price counts as overheated, below 30 as sharply fallen.
- MACDabove the signal line
- Compares a fast and a slow price average. Above its signal line momentum is rising, below it momentum is fading.
- Support$95.10
- The lowest closing price of the last twelve months.
- Resistance$180.04
- The highest closing price of the last twelve months.
Snapshot
Computed from the data by fixed rules, no AI
- Paylocity Holding Corporation belongs to the Software (Application) industry (United States) and, with a market value of $9.39B, is number 49 of 189 companies in its industry on MEQIRI.
- In fiscal 2026 it reported revenue of $1.77B (up 11% year on year) and earnings of $269.74M (up 18.8%).
- For fiscal 2027, analysts expect on average revenue of $1.89B (up 6.9%) and adjusted earnings per share of $8.84 (up 6.2%).
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- MEQIRI Score 85 out of 100 (Strong): rank 6 of 857 in Technology, median 61.
- The P/E is 34.6 (Software (Application) median 30.8, own median of recent years 79.5).
- Our model puts fair value at $173.49, with the price 4% above it.
In plain words
The numbers on this page in plain words, written by an AI
Strengths
- Earnings per share growingUp 30.9% a year since 2021.Growth 99
- High return on capitalReturn on invested capital 25.3% in fiscal 2026, Software (Application) median 3.9%.Profitability 87
- Earnings turn into cashFree cash flow 156% of earnings over the last 12 months.Fundamentals 100
Weaknesses
None of our weakness checks flags anything. Crash risk is measured separately.
Its standout strengths are fundamentals and growth, while valuation holds the score back.
Daily figure as of 12 Nov 2026
How the score is calculatedScore overview
Score since yesterday from 84 to 85.
Fundamentals are strong, with stable profits and strong cash generation.
Score history
The full history of up to 20 years comes with MEQIRI Pro.
See plansCrash risk low
How well MEQIRI warnsOne of the 30% with the lowest crash risk among smaller stocks.
From 2016 to 2025, 14 in 100 such stocks fell 30% or more within a year, against a group average of 23 in 100.
What drives the risk
- high growth grade (crashed more often in the backtest)
- high price swings
What lowers it
- solid fundamentals
- price near its 52-week high
Valuation
Valuation signal
Fairly valuedIn our model the price counts as cheap below $123.92 and expensive above $289.15 (uncertainty high, based on the price swings of the past year).
The two parts of the fair value come to $187.00 (cash-flow model) and $159.98 (industry comparison), and the gap between them shows how uncertain the estimate is.
Calculated with a cost of equity of 9.6%. At 10.6% the fair value would be $159.18, at 8.6% it would be $193.82.
Valuation metrics
Half from the cash-flow model, half from earnings times the industry P/E (30.8).
Calculate with your own assumptionsCompany performance
This shows several years of history with an automatic assessment.
Revenue
In the twelve months to 30 Sep 2026, revenue rose 10.6% on the twelve months before. Revenue has grown strongly since 2011, at around 29% per year.
Margins
- Gross margin
- Operating margin
- Net margin
In fiscal 2026: gross 69%, operating 22%, net 15%.
Debt & balance sheet
latest quarterThe balance sheet is solid, with low debt and comfortable interest coverage.
Earnings
- Next earnings
- 4 Feb 2027in 84 days
- Last reported
- 5 Nov 2026EPS reported $2.09 (expected $1.93)above expectations
Analyst estimates
Earnings estimates have barely changed since 15 Oct 2026.
- Earnings per share
- $8.840.0%
- Revenue
- $1.89B0.0%
- Earnings per share
- $9.720.0%
- Revenue
- $2.04B0.0%
MEQIRI has stored the estimates since 15 Oct 2026. Until 30 days are available, the card shows the change since that day. Mean estimate according to Financial Modeling Prep. No price target and no recommendation.
Company outlook confirmed
Share price after the results: +5.8%Fiscal 2027 guidance was given without a comparison; adjusted EBITDA margin rises by 120 to 140 basis points from a longer amortization period for contract costs.
“This change is reflected in our guidance and will result in an increase to adjusted EBITDA margins in fiscal '27 of approximately 120 to 140 basis points, which is dependent on our overall business performance and timing and volume of sales and client implementations.”The outlook is not part of the score and not a recommendation to buy or sell.
From the earnings call on 4 Aug 2026 (fiscal Q4 2026), read by AI.
Insiders
Open-market purchases and sales by executives, board members and major holders
No open-market purchases in the last 6 months. 9 insiders sold, $43.62M in total.
Sales say less than purchases: many insiders sell on a fixed plan, for taxes or to diversify.
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
30 Oct 2026, Board
- Shares
- 6,374
- Price
- $171.10
- Value
- $1.09M
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
28 Oct 2026, Board
- Shares
- 100
- Price
- $170.23
- Value
- $17,023
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
27 Oct 2026, Board
- Shares
- 8,900
- Price
- $171.31
- Value
- $1.52M
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- Sarowitz Steven ISale
26 Oct 2026, Board
- Shares
- 13,700
- Price
- $176.05
- Value
- $2.41M
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
23 Oct 2026, Board
- Shares
- 12,846
- Price
- $176.87
- Value
- $2.27M
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
22 Oct 2026, Board
- Shares
- 8,080
- Price
- $176.57
- Value
- $1.43M
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
21 Oct 2026, Board
- Shares
- 5,744
- Price
- $170.28
- Value
- $978,108
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
20 Oct 2026, Board
- Shares
- 10,617
- Price
- $169.76
- Value
- $1.8M
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
19 Oct 2026, Board
- Shares
- 10,445
- Price
- $166.26
- Value
- $1.74M
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
16 Oct 2026, Board
- Shares
- 5,500
- Price
- $166.05
- Value
- $913,279
- Beauchamp Steven RSale
15 Oct 2026, Executive Chairman
- Shares
- 15,000
- Price
- $165.22
- Value
- $2.48M
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
15 Oct 2026, Board
- Shares
- 17,694
- Price
- $165.80
- Value
- $2.93M
- Beauchamp Steven RSale
15 Sept 2026, Executive Chairman
- Shares
- 15,000
- Price
- $147.18
- Value
- $2.21M
- Cappotelli AndrewSale
4 Sept 2026, Sr Vice President Operations
- Shares
- 69
- Price
- $152.37
- Value
- $10,514
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
28 Aug 2026, Board
- Shares
- 5,100
- Price
- $158.56
- Value
- $808,633
- Conway CraigSale
27 Aug 2026, Board
- Shares
- 3,145
- Price
- $156.80
- Value
- $493,136
- Robinson Kenneth B.Sale
27 Aug 2026, Board
- Shares
- 800
- Price
- $158.41
- Value
- $126,728
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
27 Aug 2026, Board
- Shares
- 19,459
- Price
- $157.78
- Value
- $3.07M
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
24 Aug 2026, Board
- Shares
- 441
- Price
- $155.00
- Value
- $68,355
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
20 Aug 2026, Board
- Shares
- 6,660
- Price
- $152.42
- Value
- $1.02M
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
19 Aug 2026, Board
- Shares
- 8,539
- Price
- $150.20
- Value
- $1.28M
- Scutt JoshuaSale
19 Aug 2026, SVP Chief Revenue Officer
- Shares
- 4,730
- Price
- $149.82
- Value
- $708,636
- Glenn RyanSale
19 Aug 2026, Chief Financial Officer
- Shares
- 3,345
- Price
- $149.75
- Value
- $500,914
- Cappotelli AndrewSale
19 Aug 2026, Sr Vice President Operations
- Shares
- 2,550
- Price
- $149.83
- Value
- $382,065
- Rost NicholasSale
18 Aug 2026, VP CAO & Treasurer
- Shares
- 520
- Price
- $148.03
- Value
- $76,976
- Williams Toby J.Sale
14 Aug 2026, President and CEO
- Shares
- 12,000
- Price
- $148.52
- Value
- $1.78M
- Beauchamp Steven RSale
14 Aug 2026, Executive Chairman
- Shares
- 15,000
- Price
- $148.52
- Value
- $2.23M
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
14 Aug 2026, Board
- Shares
- 586
- Price
- $151.12
- Value
- $88,556
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
13 Aug 2026, Board
- Shares
- 15,107
- Price
- $151.65
- Value
- $2.29M
- Scutt JoshuaSale
13 Aug 2026, SVP Chief Revenue Officer
- Shares
- 118
- Price
- $144.64
- Value
- $17,068
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
7 Aug 2026, Board
- Shares
- 32,972
- Price
- $152.48
- Value
- $5.03M
- Sarowitz Steven ISale
6 Aug 2026, Board
- Shares
- 11,136
- Price
- $150.81
- Value
- $1.68M
- Cappotelli AndrewSale
4 Jun 2026, Sr Vice President Operations
- Shares
- 70
- Price
- $116.35
- Value
- $8,145
- Cappotelli AndrewSale
19 May 2026, Sr Vice President Operations
- Shares
- 899
- Price
- $115.05
- Value
- $103,430
- Rost NicholasSale
19 May 2026, VP CAO & Treasurer
- Shares
- 521
- Price
- $115.05
- Value
- $59,941
Partial trades from one filing are shown in one row, with the average price.
Source: Form 4 filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Grants, option exercises, gifts and tax withholdings are hidden. Not a recommendation to buy.
What happened at Paylocity Holding
The key events of the last six months from our own data. A click takes you to the matching card.
Sector comparison
857 rated companies in Technology
- This company
- 85
- Sector median
- 61
Categories against the sector median
The median is the middle value: half of the companies in the sector lie above it, half below. Categories with too few comparable companies are left out.
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ETFs that hold Paylocity Holding
Held by 13 ETFs on Xetra. Shown per index: the ETF with the largest weight.
| ETF | Weight | Cost | Fund size |
|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Cloud Computing UCITS ETF USD AccWTEJ | 1.54% | 0.40% | €300.71M |
| State Street SPDR S&P 400 U.S. Mid Cap UCITS ETF (Acc)SPY4 | 0.21% | 0.30% | €5.27B |
| Amundi MSCI Robotics & AI UCITS ETF AccGOAI | 0.16% | 0.40% | €1.14B |
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| Amundi MSCI Digital Economy UCITS ETF AccEBUY | 0.15% | 0.45% | €96.36M |
| iShares MSCI USA Small Cap CTB Enhanced ESG UCITS ETFSXRG | 0.13% | 0.43% | €2.48B |
| iShares MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETFIUSN | 0.07% | 0.35% | €8.19B |
| State Street SPDR MSCI All Country World Investable Market UCITS ETF (Acc)SPYI | 0.05% | 0.17% | €8.6B |
| State Street SPDR MSCI USA Small Cap Value Weighted UCITS ETFZPRV | 0.05% | 0.30% | €944.34M |
Holdings as reported by the funds via FMP, excluding swap ETFs (their holdings are only collateral).
Data status and sources
- Score
- Daily value of 12 Nov 2026, recalculated nightly
- Price
- Closing price of 11 Nov 2026
- Latest annual report
- Fiscal year 2026, period end 30 Jun 2026
- Source
- Financial statements, ratios and prices from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), based on the company's reports. MEQIRI calculates the score and fair value from them.
Mandatory disclosures for this rating
- ; time horizon around 12 months
- Rated Strong, published since 7 Nov 2026 (in the score history since 6 Feb 2026)
- Valuation signal Fairly valued since 7 Nov 2026
- End-of-day prices, metrics cached for up to 24 hours
- Score and fair value are estimates from a disclosed model. They are not facts and not a price target.
- Produced by SSM Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt), responsible person Sven Brostmeyer, Managing Director, automatically according to the disclosed model.
- Not investment advice. Losses up to and including a total loss are possible. Personal circumstances are not considered.