Paycom Software consensus picture firms, shares with a Hold bias

Paycom Software draws a cautious analyst stance on NASDAQ, with most brokers settling on a Hold rating and mid?range price targets for the payroll software player.

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 09:42.

Paycom Software (US70432V1026) sits on NASDAQ with a cautious analyst stance. The latest consensus compiled by MarketBeat shows a Hold rating for the shares, providing a structured view on expectations for the mid-cap payroll specialist. MarketBeat analyst consensus for Paycom

What analysts currently signal

Across 14 Wall Street firms tracked over the past 12 months, Paycom Software attracts 6 Buy, 7 Hold and 1 Sell recommendations, resulting in an overall Hold consensus. MarketBeat breakdown of ratings The average target price in this sample stands at roughly 124 dollars per share, framing the expected value range around recent trading levels.

This distribution places Paycom Software alongside other US payroll and HR software peers such as Paychex and Paylocity, where mixed ratings reflect a mature, competitive market rather than a binary growth or value story. Zonebourse commentary on sector peer Paychex For Paycom, the Hold skew suggests analysts see neither a clear catalyst for a re-rating nor acute downside risk at present.

Position on NASDAQ and peer context

Paycom Software trades on NASDAQ under the ticker PAYC, placing it in the broader cohort of US technology and software names that serve corporate back-office functions. Within the payroll and HR solutions space, peers such as Paychex on NASDAQ and Paylocity highlight how investors compare growth rates, margins and recurring revenue stability across the segment. Bitget profile of Paylocity Holding This comparative lens feeds directly into analysts’ blended rating and target framework for Paycom.

Sector notes, including recent commentary on Paychex’s PEO segment growth by RBC Capital Markets, point to steady demand for outsourced payroll and HR services, even as competition and pricing discipline cap outsized valuation premiums for incumbents. RBC view on Paychex growth prospects Paycom’s analyst picture aligns with this sector tone of consistent, but not exuberant, expectations.

The product behind the stock

Paycom Software generates revenue by providing cloud-based payroll and human capital management solutions for businesses, delivering functions such as payroll processing, time and attendance tracking, benefits administration and talent management through a single integrated platform. Paycom company overview Clients pay recurring subscription fees for access to the software, making the model heavily driven by retention, seat expansion and module adoption.

Where the stock trades today

The Paycom Software shares (US70432V1026) last closed on NASDAQ at 124.36 US dollars as of 2026-06-25, 15:59 Eastern Time, with a modest uptick to 125.24 dollars in extended trading the same evening. MarketBeat quote snapshot for Paycom

Key data on the Paycom Software shares

• Company: Paycom Software Inc.
• ISIN: US70432V1026
• WKN: A1W6XZ
• Ticker: PAYC
• Trading venue: NASDAQ
• Price (as of 2026-06-25, 15:59): 124.36 USD
• Market cap: around 7.4 billion USD (as of 2026-06-25)
• Sector / industry: Software - Application / Human Capital Management
• Index membership: S&P 400 MidCap
• Next earnings date: not officially scheduled

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer to buy or sell securities. All data are based on sources believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed.