$PAYC

Paycom Software, Inc.

AlphAI earnings readSecond Quarter 2026 · AUG 5Second Quarter Total Revenues of $531 million, up 10% year-over-yearVerdict: strong

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BMO raises price targets on Paychex, Paycom and Wolters Kluwer

BMO Capital Markets raised price targets for Paychex (to $118), Paycom (to $235), and Wolters Kluwer (to $82), citing a positive outlook for human capital management and payroll stocks due to improved labor market conditions. The firm noted that payroll services remain resilient despite AI advancements. BMO expects Paychex to report moderate revenue upside and strong earnings performance later this month.

HR Software Stocks Q2 Results: Benchmarking Asure Software (NASDAQ:ASUR)

Paycom (NYSE:PAYC) reported Q2 revenue of $531.2M, up 9.8% YoY, beating estimates by 3.5%. Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) reported $1.61B in revenue, up 12.5% YoY, in line with expectations. Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY) reported $444.7M in revenue, up 11% YoY, beating estimates by 3.1%. All three stocks have risen since reporting results.

Earnings Beat, Raised Guidance Send Paycom Shares Higher

Paycom (PAYC) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $531M (+10% YoY) and GAAP net income of $107M (+20% YoY). The company raised full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $2.212B and $1.022B, respectively. PAYC shares are up 51% YTD, with strong institutional support and positive fundamental trends.

PAYC sentiment & insider activity

Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 1 news story mentioning PAYC (Paycom Software, Inc.). Coverage has skewed bullish: 1 bullish, 0 neutral, and 0 bearish.

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In the last 30 days, PAYC insiders filed 3 SEC Form 4 transactions — no purchases and 3 sales ($670K). The most active reporter was Hadlock Terrell Shane, President/Chief Client Officer, with 3 filings.

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BMO raises price targets on Paychex, Paycom and Wolters Kluwer

BMO Capital Markets raised price targets for Paychex (to $118), Paycom (to $235), and Wolters Kluwer (to $82), citing a positive outlook for human capital management and payroll stocks due to improved labor market conditions. The firm noted that payroll services remain resilient despite AI advancements. BMO expects Paychex to report moderate revenue upside and strong earnings performance later this month.

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Earnings Beat, Raised Guidance Send Paycom Shares Higher

Paycom (PAYC) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $531M (+10% YoY) and GAAP net income of $107M (+20% YoY). The company raised full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $2.212B and $1.022B, respectively. PAYC shares are up 51% YTD, with strong institutional support and positive fundamental trends.

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This Payroll Software Company Bought Back 20% of Its Shares and the Stock Has Nearly Doubled Since April

Paycom Software (PAYC) repurchased 20% of its shares for $1.4 billion, funded partly by a $900 million credit line. The stock rose 98.81% from April to August 2026. Q2 revenue grew 10% to $531 million, and adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $1.007 billion to $1.022 billion. The company cut R&D expenses and expects $650 million in free cash flow for the year.

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UBS raises Paycom Software stock price target on transformation progress

UBS raised its price target on Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) to $285 from $205, citing progress in its transformation and strong execution. The stock has gained 50% year-to-date, with shares trading at $239.10. Paycom reported Q2 2026 revenue of $531.2M, beating estimates, and raised its full-year guidance. Analysts Guggenheim and BTIG also increased their price targets.

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HR Software Stocks Q2 Recap: Benchmarking Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX)

Paychex (PAYX) and peers reported Q2 earnings, with revenues beating estimates by 1.7% on average. PAYX reported $1.61B revenue, up 12.5% YoY, meeting expectations. Paycom (PAYC) outperformed with $531.2M revenue, up 9.8% YoY, and raised full-year guidance. Asure Software (ASUR) grew 23.2% but missed billings estimates. Paylocity (PCTY) reported $444.7M revenue, up 11% YoY, and beat adjusted operating income estimates.

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TD Cowen Names Top Software Stock Pick

TD Cowen named Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) a top software pick after the company’s Q2 results beat analyst expectations and it raised full-year guidance. Paycom reported Q2 revenue of $531.2 million and adjusted EPS of $2.78. TD Cowen expects shares could rise more than 10% on improved free cash flow, and other firms raised price targets.

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Paycom (PAYC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Paycom (PAYC) reported Q2 2026 results: total revenue $531.2M (+9.8% YoY), recurring and other revenue $505.2M (95.1% of total), adjusted EBITDA $235.0M (44.2% margin), and GAAP net income $107.4M ($2.34/share). Fiscal 2026 guidance: revenue $2.197B-$2.212B and adjusted EBITDA $1.007B-$1.022B. The company also outlined $650M+ free cash flow and large share repurchases.

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