Paycom Software, Inc.PAYCNYSE
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Analyst Sentiment

Analysts are neutral — opinion is divided on direction.

Consensus Rating
Hold
20 analysts·High coverage
35%
Rating Distribution
Strong Buy
00%
Buy
735%
Hold
1260%
Sell
15%
Strong Sell
00%

Analyst ratings reflect Wall Street opinion, not guarantees. Historical accuracy varies by firm and sector.

Price Target Expectations

Analysts see significant upside — consensus target 45% higher.

Bear Case
$165.00
+8%
Consensus
$221.67
+45%
Bull Case
$290.00
+90%
Price Range20 analysts
Low
Consensus
High
$165.00
$290.00
Current Target
Current Price
$152.78
Upside to Target
$68.89

Price targets are 12-month forecasts. Actual results depend on earnings, market conditions, and sector trends.

Earnings & Revenue Estimates

Earnings Surprises

Recent Analyst Actions

Jan 12, 2026Barclays
Paycom price target lowered to $185 from $210 at Barclays
Target:$185.00
+17.7%from $157.17
Dec 16, 2025BTIG
Paycom initiated with a Buy at BTIG
Target:$195.00
+19.8%from $162.77
Nov 6, 2025UBS
Paycom price target lowered to $165 from $240 at Stifel
Target:$165.00
+1.9%from $161.91
Oct 21, 2025Barclays
Paycom price target lowered to $225 from $250 at Barclays
Target:$225.00
+11.9%from $201.09
Oct 13, 2025Jefferies
Paycom price target lowered to $225 from $250 at Jefferies
Target:$225.00
+12.6%from $199.82
Sep 25, 2025Guggenheim
Paycom initiated with a Buy at Guggenheim
Target:$270.00
+25.7%from $214.85
Sep 16, 2025UBS
Paycom price target lowered to $285 from $310 at UBS
Target:$285.00
+33.6%from $213.32
Aug 7, 2025KeyBanc
Paycom price target raised to $290 from $285 at KeyBanc
Target:$290.00
+18.5%from $244.82
Mar 10, 2025KeyBanc
Paycom upgraded to Overweight from Sector Weight at KeyBanc
Target:$245.00
+15.0%from $213.02
Jan 23, 2025Barclays
Paycom price target lowered to $221 from $229 at Barclays
Target:$221.00
+6.5%from $207.57
Oct 31, 2024BMO Capital
Paycom Software (PAYC) PT Raised to $197 at BMO Capital
Target:$197.00
-5.8%from $209.03
Oct 31, 2024Piper Sandler
Paycom price target raised to $191 from $160 at Piper Sandler
Target:$191.00
+10.9%from $172.25
Oct 31, 2024Jefferies
Paycom price target raised to $175 from $170 at Jefferies
Target:$175.00
+1.6%from $172.25
Aug 1, 2024Barclays
Paycom price target raised to $167 from $161 at Barclays
Target:$167.00
+0.1%from $166.79
May 31, 2024Barclays
Paycom co-CEO departure 'makes sense in long run,' says Barclays
Target:$184.00
+27.1%from $144.76
May 6, 2024Mizuho Securities
Paycom price target lowered to $170 from $185 at Mizuho
Target:$170.00
-0.8%from $171.29
Nov 1, 2023Barclays
Analysts Downgrade Paycom Software Stock After Inferior Outlook, Stock Loses ~40%
Target:$200.00
+32.7%from $150.69
Nov 1, 2023Piper Sandler
Analysts Downgrade Paycom Software Stock After Inferior Outlook, Stock Loses ~40%
Target:$185.00
+22.8%from $150.69
Nov 1, 2023BMO Capital
Analysts Downgrade Paycom Software Stock After Inferior Outlook, Stock Loses ~40%
Target:$190.00
+26.1%from $150.69
Feb 8, 2023Barclays
Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Paycom Software, Raises Price Target to $336
Target:$336.00
+6.7%from $314.91
Feb 8, 2023Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Paycom Software, Raises Price Target to $400
Target:$400.00
+16.1%from $344.52
Feb 8, 2023Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Paycom Software, Raises Price Target to $417
Target:$417.00
+21.0%from $344.52
Jan 9, 2023MoffettNathanson
MoffettNathanson Initiates Coverage On Paycom Software with Underperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $310
Target:$310.00
+6.6%from $290.69
Nov 2, 2022Citigroup
Paycom Software (PAYC) PT Raised to $400 at Citi
Target:$400.00
+16.7%from $342.71
Aug 4, 2022Wolfe Research
Wolfe Research Maintains Outperform on Paycom Software, Raises Price Target to $400
Target:$400.00
+13.5%from $352.33