Paylocity stock trades 12.55 percent below its 52-week high

Published on 09/25/2026 at 16:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Paylocity stock generated USD 269.7 million in GAAP net income in fiscal 2026. Adjusted EBITDA reached USD 654.9 million with a 37.0 percent margin.

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Paylocity (ISIN US70436Y1038) stock was trading at USD 144.25 on Nasdaq on September 25, 2026 at 10:40 a.m. ET, 12.55 percent below its 52-week high of USD 164.95. The 0.42 percent intraday gain leaves the share price well below its yearly peak while the company enters fiscal 2027 with a profitable but slower-growth profile.

Fiscal 2026 profits accelerated

Paylocity's fiscal 2026 results combined 11.0 percent total revenue growth with stronger bottom-line expansion. According to Yahoo Finance, GAAP net income reached USD 269.7 million, up 18.8 percent, while diluted EPS rose 22.4 percent to USD 4.92.

The same fiscal 2026 review reported recurring and other revenue of USD 1.65 billion, up 12.2 percent. Adjusted EBITDA increased 12.3 percent to USD 654.9 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 37.0 percent from 36.5 percent in fiscal 2025.

Analysts see USD 160.53

MarketBeat's latest analyst summary lists 12 Buy ratings and five Holds, producing a Moderate Buy consensus and a 12-month average price target of USD 160.53. The target stands USD 16.28 above the Nasdaq price of USD 144.25, a 11.29 percent difference based on the September 25, 2026 intraday quote.

The analyst picture follows Paylocity's latest quarterly report. According to MarketBeat, quarterly earnings per share were USD 1.84 against a USD 1.62 consensus estimate, while revenue reached USD 444.73 million versus USD 431.46 million expected.

Cash flow and accounting matter

Paylocity generated USD 427.8 million in free cash flow during fiscal 2026, equal to 24.2 percent of revenue, compared with 21.5 percent in fiscal 2025. The company also spent USD 398.1 million repurchasing 2.8 million shares during the year, according to Yahoo Finance.

For fiscal 2027, the margin outlook includes a 120 to 140 basis-point benefit from spreading deferred contract costs over eight years instead of seven. That accounting effect is important for investors assessing whether future margin gains reflect operating improvement or a reporting change.

Stock remains below yearly high

Paylocity stock was trading at USD 144.25 on Nasdaq on September 25, 2026 at 10:40 a.m. ET, with a market capitalization of USD 7,723,736,425 and volume of 87,892 shares. Its 52-week range was USD 92.99 to USD 164.95, placing the current quote 12.55 percent below the high.