PCTYTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering Paylocity Holding Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $170 — +20.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 84 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
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): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (37): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (18): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PCTY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $168 → $177 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $128 → $154 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | $150 → $180 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Overweight | $140 → $165 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $172 → $178 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $137 → $168 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $122 → $128 |
| 22 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 June 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 June 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $180 → $165 |
| 26 June 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $155 → $137 |
| 26 June 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 11 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market 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.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Paylocity Holding Corp. returned −17.6% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
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Higher than 55% of US stocks
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Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $7.8B and an enterprise value of $7.4B.
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.
Trailing P/E: 28.8×; forward P/E: 14.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Paylocity Holding Corp. employs 6,900 people — $257K of revenue per employee.
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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.
Paylocity Director Kenneth Robinson sold 800 shares for approximately $127,000, reducing his holdings by 11%.
Why it matters — Insider sales can signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects or simply reflect personal financial planning, making them worth monitoring for potential shareholders.
Paylocity reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 4.6% since that report. The article examines what may come next for the company's shares.
Why it matters — PCTY watchers would care because this item tracks the stock's post-earnings performance and considers the outlook for the company going forward.
Paylocity CEO Williams sold 12,000 shares for approximately $1.8 million. The sale reduced the executive's direct holdings by 3% based on his position before the transaction.
Why it matters — A reduction in direct holdings by the CEO may be of interest to PCTY watchers as insider selling activity can signal the executive's view of the shares.
Zacks Investment Research highlights that Paylocity (PCTY) stock options have recently experienced surging implied volatility. The report notes that investors should pay close attention to PCTY based on recent movements in the options market.
Why it matters — A watcher of PCTY would care because elevated implied volatility in the options market can signal shifting investor expectations and increased uncertainty around the stock.
The 20 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.
Of the 20 analysts covering Paylocity Holding Corp., 17 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Paylocity Holding Corp. 84 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Sept 2026, Paylocity Holding Corp. ranks 84 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +20.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Paylocity Holding Corp. 84 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Paylocity Holding Corp. returned -17.6% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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 most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 10 Sept 2026): "The New York Jets Select Paylocity as its Official HCM Platform". 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.
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
