Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) Stock Forecast
PAYC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.48 / 5 from 21 analysts
- Price target
- $222.59 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −11.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $2.31
- 52-week range
- $113.59 – $252.87
PAYC analyst ratings
21 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
PAYC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
PAYC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.80 | $2.42 | $3.09 | $1.94 | +44.1% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.10 | $11.35 | $12.80 | $9.24 | +30.9% | 21 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.96 | $12.79 | $16.07 | $12.10 | +15.4% | 21 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
PAYC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $534.9M | $523.4M | $545.4M | +8.4% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.21B | $2.20B | $2.22B | +7.7% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.37B | $2.34B | $2.45B | +7.4% | 20 |
PAYC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
PAYC revenue: reported and forecast
PAYC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.39 | $2.79 | $2.79 | $2.80 | $2.80 | +16.9% | 19 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.92 | $12.09 | $12.09 | $12.10 | $12.10 | +10.8% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $12.29 | $13.85 | $13.95 | $13.97 | $13.96 | +13.7% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
PAYC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; PAYC beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from PAYC
21 analysts cover Paycom Software; their consensus rating is hold (3.48 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $222.59, 11.5% below the latest close of $251.64. Analysts expect earnings of $12.10 per share for 2026, +30.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $13.96 per share on revenue of $2.4 billion. Paycom Software beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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PAYC forecast FAQ
What is Paycom Software's price target?
The average analyst price target for Paycom Software is $222.59, 11.5% below the latest close of $251.64.
Is Paycom Software a buy, hold or sell?
Of 21 analysts covering Paycom Software, 6 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 13 a hold, 2 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Paycom Software's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $12.10 per share for 2026 (range $11.35 to $12.80); for 2027 the estimate is $13.96.
What is Paycom Software's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.2 billion, growth of 7.7%; for 2027 it is $2.4 billion.
When does Paycom Software report earnings?
Paycom Software is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.31.
Does Paycom Software usually beat earnings estimates?
Paycom Software reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.