Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY) Stock Forecast
PCTY analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.57 / 5 from 21 analysts
- Price target
- $172.60 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +3.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $1.46
- 52-week range
- $95.10 – $166.32
PCTY analyst ratings
21 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
PCTY price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
PCTY earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.90 | $1.75 | $2.06 | $1.75 | +8.8% | 18 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.89 | $1.74 | $1.98 | $1.85 | +2.4% | 18 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $8.74 | $8.21 | $9.13 | $8.31 | +5.2% | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $9.72 | $8.80 | $11.22 | $8.74 | +11.2% | 19 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
PCTY revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $443.4M | $441.8M | $453.7M | +8.6% | 20 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $446.9M | $437.3M | $458.4M | +7.4% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.89B | $1.88B | $1.94B | +6.9% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.04B | $2.00B | $2.13B | +7.9% | 19 |
PCTY EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
PCTY revenue: reported and forecast
PCTY 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) | $1.87 | $1.90 | $1.90 | $1.90 | $1.90 | +1.6% | 14 up · 3 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.88 | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.89 | +0.8% | 13 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $8.69 | $8.72 | $8.72 | $8.74 | $8.74 | +0.6% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $9.64 | $9.69 | $9.69 | $9.72 | $9.72 | +0.8% | 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.
PCTY earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; PCTY beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from PCTY
21 analysts cover Paylocity; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.57 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $172.60, 3.8% above the latest close of $166.32. Analysts expect earnings of $8.74 per share for FY2027, +5.2% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $9.72 per share on revenue of $2.0 billion. Paylocity beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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PCTY forecast FAQ
What is Paylocity's price target?
The average analyst price target for Paylocity is $172.60, 3.8% above the latest close of $166.32.
Is Paylocity a buy, hold or sell?
Of 21 analysts covering Paylocity, 15 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Paylocity's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.74 per share for FY2027 (range $8.21 to $9.13); for FY2028 the estimate is $9.72.
What is Paylocity's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $1.9 billion, growth of 6.9%; for FY2028 it is $2.0 billion.
When does Paylocity report earnings?
Paylocity is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.46.
Does Paylocity usually beat earnings estimates?
Paylocity reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.