Paycom Software stock gains on strong Q2 growth

Published on 09/17/2026 at 20:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Paycom Software stock opened at USD 227.51 on September 17, 2026, with market value at USD 10.25 billion. Q2 revenue rose 9.8 percent to USD 531.2 million and EPS reached USD 2.78.

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Paycom Software (US70432V1026) stock opened at USD 227.51 on September 17, 2026, and carried a market capitalization of USD 10.25 billion. The latest quarter on record showed revenue of USD 531.2 million, up 9.8 percent year on year, while earnings per share came in at USD 2.78.

Q2 still sets the tone

According to MarketBeat, the company reported the USD 531.2 million quarter on August 5, 2026, and that figure topped the consensus estimate of USD 513.12 million. The same report said EPS of USD 2.78 beat the USD 2.38 estimate by USD 0.40.

The report also showed a net margin of 22.78 percent and return on equity of 37.06 percent for the quarter. For investors, the comparison matters: revenue rose 9.8 percent year on year, and guidance for full-year EBITDA was described as above expectations in the same coverage.

Targets moved higher

According to MarketBeat, TD Cowen lifted its price target on Paycom Software from USD 149.00 to USD 244.00 on August 6, 2026, while Barclays raised its target from USD 154.00 to USD 210.00 on the same date. MarketBeat also listed an average analyst rating of Hold and an average price target of USD 214.23.

That leaves the shares above the average target but below the highest cited target. The stock also sits close to its 12-month high of USD 244.98, after trading in a 12-month range from USD 104.90 to USD 244.98.

Stock stays near highs

Paycom Software stock opened at USD 227.51 on September 17, 2026, with a market capitalization of USD 10.25 billion. The 12-month range runs from USD 104.90 to USD 244.98, and the gap to the high is now small enough to matter for valuation-sensitive investors.