Paylocity 3Q 2026: Revenue $451.67M, EPS $1.07 — 10-Q Summary

Paylocity reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $451.67M, up 10.7% YoY, and net income of $57.64M, up 20.1% YoY. Recurring revenue grew 12%, but gross margin declined to 67% due to higher costs. Interest income on client funds fell 7%.

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Published Nov 6, 2026, 3:11 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PCTYBullishHigh
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Why it matters

The earnings beat suggests continued momentum in payroll and HR SaaS offerings, potentially supporting a short‑term price rally.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings data for a mid‑cap SaaS firm, offering fresh trading signals.

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What to watch

Declining client‑fund interest income may offset revenue gains in future quarters.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑market filing

Background

Paylocity Holding Corp filed its Q3 2026 Form 10‑Q, summarizing financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PCTYBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 revenue $451.67M and EPS $1.07 reported in the company's 10‑Q filing.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in better‑than‑expected earnings.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue rose 10.7% YoY and diluted EPS jumped 24.4%, indicating strong demand and operational execution.

Market effects

Positive earnings may lift the broader HR‑software and SaaS sector.

U.S. tech‑focused investors could see a modest rally in related payroll‑software stocks.

Limited to U.S. markets; no immediate global ripple.

Counterpoint

Higher employee and processing costs could pressure margins if growth slows.

Key entities

  • Paylocity Holding Corp

    U.S. payroll‑software provider reporting Q3 2026 results.

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