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PCTY Stock Forecast: Paylocity Holding Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 5 Oct 2026
$147
+2.02% on the day

The 21 Wall Street analysts covering Paylocity Holding Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $170 — +15.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 86 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$7.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
86 / 100
Median analyst target
$170
Analysts covering
21
Revenue$444.7M+11.0% y/y
Operating income$84.4M
Net income$60.3M
Free cash flow$71.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+3.3%
1M
−3.2%
YTD
−3.4%
1Y
−5.3%
From 52W high
−8.0%
From 52W low
+55.0%
$95
$160
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PCTY stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Paylocity Holding Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Oct 2026
86 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
97
Issuance
95
Revisions
86
Value
72
Quality
67
Accruals
65
Growth
53
Momentum
47
Size
18

Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (47): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (18): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

PCTY stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PCTY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$150$200$250Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26PCTYHigh $250Median $170Low $128

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says21 analysts
18 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $128Median $170High $250

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
20 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$168 → $177
6 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$128 → $154
5 Aug 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
5 Aug 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy$150 → $180
5 Aug 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsOverweight$140 → $165
5 Aug 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsOverweight—
5 Aug 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
5 Aug 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight$172 → $178
5 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$137 → $168
5 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
22 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$122 → $128
22 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
29 June 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
29 June 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$180 → $165
26 June 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$155 → $137
26 June 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
11 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
11 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
8 May 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PCTY appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

PCTY vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 5 Oct 2026, Paylocity Holding Corp. returned −5.3% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

PCTY vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26PCTYS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

PCTY analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.2%
Analysts raising
13
Analysts cutting
6
Fundamentals

Paylocity Holding Corp. (PCTY) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
29.4×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.3×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Price / book
6.5×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
17.6×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
11.0%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
24.1%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Gross margin
67.5%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Operating margin
19.1%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Net margin
15.2%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
22.0%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.2%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Paylocity Holding Corp. (PCTY) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Paylocity Holding Corp. has a market value of $7.7B and an enterprise value of $7.5B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.8B. The latest quarter grew 11.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $269.7M, a 15.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.95.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $427.8M, after $69.3M of capital spending.

  • Paylocity Holding Corp. spent $398.1M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 53.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: 29.4×; forward P/E: 14.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Paylocity Holding Corp. employs 6,900 people — $257K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 5 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

PCTY vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Application
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PCTYPaylocity Holding Corp.$7.7B
86
PCORProcore Technologies, Inc.$7.7B
45
IDCCInterDigital, Inc.$8.6B
89
APPFAppFolio, Inc.$7.0B
68
DUOLDuolingo, Inc.$6.8B
52
RNGRingCentral, Inc.$6.7B
99
TTANServiceTitan, Inc.$6.5B
76

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Paylocity Holding Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest PCTY news & analysis

HireQuotient's EasySource Elevated to Featured Listing on Paylocity Marketplace Within a Month of Launching

GlobeNewsWire · 2 Oct 2026positive

HireQuotient announced that its AI sourcing agent, EasySource, has been elevated to a featured listing on the Paylocity Marketplace within a month of launch, making it one of eight featured AI software offerings (most others being background-check tools).

Why it matters — A growing and actively curated AI integration marketplace indicates Paylocity is expanding its ecosystem of featured third-party tools, which could enhance the value of its platform for customers.

Why Paylocity (PCTY) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Paylocity (PCTY) as a top growth stock for the long term. The article describes the Zacks Style Scores system, which helps investors identify top-rated stocks based on their investing style, and explains why PCTY fits that profile.

Why it matters — The piece signals that Paylocity may be favorably rated by Zacks' growth-style scoring, which could draw attention from investors screening for growth opportunities.

Paylocity expansion beyond payroll backs Bank of America "buy"

Proactive Investors · 29 Sept 2026positive

Bank of America reinstated coverage of Paylocity Holding Corp with a "buy" rating and a $175 price target, saying the company can grow faster than market expectations. The broker cited Paylocity's expansion into finance, IT, services and AI as supporting this outlook, with product investments expected to help reaccelerate growth beyond its core payroll business.

Why it matters — The report highlights Paylocity's diversification beyond payroll, suggesting that product investments in adjacent areas could drive faster growth, which is relevant for investors tracking the company's trajectory.

Here's Why Paylocity (PCTY) is a Strong Momentum Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 15 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Paylocity (PCTY) as a strong momentum stock, referencing its Zacks Style Scores feature from the Zacks Premium research service that helps investors identify strong stocks regardless of their investing style.

Why it matters — This is a significant endorsement for PCTY watchers, as a positive ranking in Zacks' style score system signals notable momentum and could attract increased investor attention to the stock.

The New York Jets Select Paylocity as its Official HCM Platform

GlobeNewsWire · 10 Sept 2026positive

The New York Jets selected Paylocity as its official human capital management (HCM) platform. The Jets will use Paylocity to manage HR, payroll, and spend through a single platform.

Why it matters — This expands Paylocity's client base into professional sports, serving as a notable customer win that reinforces its position in the HCM market.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PCTY stock

What is the PCTY stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 21 Wall Street analysts covering Paylocity Holding Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $170, with estimates ranging from $128 to $250. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PCTY stock a buy right now?

Of the 21 analysts covering Paylocity Holding Corp., 18 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Paylocity Holding Corp. 86 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PCTY?

As at 3 Oct 2026, Paylocity Holding Corp. ranks 86 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (97 of 100).

Will PCTY stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 21 analysts implies +15.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Paylocity Holding Corp. 86 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PCTY stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Paylocity Holding Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PCTY are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $128 to $250 over the next 12 months.

How has PCTY stock performed over the past year?

Paylocity Holding Corp. returned -5.3% over the 12 months to 5 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Paylocity Holding Corp. do?

Paylocity Holding Corporation is a cloud-based software company that provides human capital management, payroll, finance, and information technology solutions. Paylocity’s unified platform helps organizations streamline core workforce and back-office processes, including payroll administration, benefits management, time and labor tracking, talent management, and employee self-service.

What is the latest news on PCTY?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 2 Oct 2026): "HireQuotient's EasySource Elevated to Featured Listing on Paylocity Marketplace Within a Month of Launching". HireQuotient announced that its AI sourcing agent, EasySource, has been elevated to a featured listing on the Paylocity Marketplace within a month of launch, making it one of eight featured AI software offerings (most others being background-check tools).

Company

About Paylocity Holding Corp.

Paylocity Holding Corporation is a cloud-based software company that provides human capital management, payroll, finance, and information technology solutions. Paylocity’s unified platform helps organizations streamline core workforce and back-office processes, including payroll administration, benefits management, time and labor tracking, talent management, and employee self-service. The company also offers tools that support spend management, compliance, onboarding, performance workflows, and collaboration across HR, finance, and IT teams. Its software is designed for businesses that want to centralize employee data and automate routine administrative tasks within a single system. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, Paylocity serves a broad range of employers that rely on digital platforms to manage people, operations, and workplace processes more efficiently.

CEO Mr. Toby J. Williams J.D. · 6,900 employees · United States · https://www.paylocity.com