The price-to-earnings ratio for Paycom Software Inc (NYSE: PAYC) is 24.37x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for PAYC is 0.79. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 4 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 as “overweight,” 16 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for PAYC is 50.98M and currently, short sellers hold a 4.29% of that float. On April 18, 2025, PAYC’s average trading volume was 693.76K shares.
PAYC) stock’s latest price update
The stock of Paycom Software Inc (NYSE: PAYC) has increased by 0.64 when compared to last closing price of 215.53. Despite this, the company has experienced a 3.18% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. businesswire.com reported 2025-04-16 that OKLAHOMA CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Paycom Software, Inc. (“Paycom”) (NYSE: PAYC), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, will release its results for the first quarter ended Mar. 31, 2025, after the market closes on May 7. Paycom will also hold a conference call to discuss results at 5 p.m. (Eastern) that day. Dial-in #: +1 (833) 470-1428 Intl. Dial-In #: +1 (404) 975-4839 Access Code: 423347 Replay #: +1 (866) 813-9403 Intl. Replay #: +1 (929) 458-6194.
PAYC’s Market Performance
PAYC’s stock has risen by 3.18% in the past week, with a monthly drop of -0.24% and a quarterly rise of 4.30%. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.73% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 4.41% for Paycom Software Inc The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 0.74% for PAYC stock, with a simple moving average of 12.55% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of PAYC
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for PAYC stocks, with KeyBanc Capital Markets repeating the rating for PAYC by listing it as a “Overweight.” The predicted price for PAYC in the upcoming period, according to KeyBanc Capital Markets is $245 based on the research report published on March 10, 2025 of the current year 2025.
Jefferies gave a rating of “Hold” to PAYC, setting the target price at $195 in the report published on January 05th of the previous year.
PAYC Trading at 1.58% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought PAYC to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -10.64% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 4.41%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.73%, as shares surge +0.69% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +5.22% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, PAYC rose by +3.18%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +52.43% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $215.31. In addition, Paycom Software Inc saw 5.83% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at PAYC starting from Smith Bradley Scott, who sale 3,000 shares at the price of $201.01 back on Mar 13 ’25. After this action, Smith Bradley Scott now owns 28,733 shares of Paycom Software Inc, valued at $603,024 using the latest closing price.
Craig E. Boelte, the Officer of Paycom Software Inc, proposed sale 10,000 shares at $205.62 during a trade that took place back on Mar 13 ’25, which means that Craig E. Boelte is holding shares at $2,056,200 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for PAYC
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.34 for the present operating margin
- 0.79 for the gross margin
The net margin for Paycom Software Inc stands at 0.27. The total capital return value is set at 0.32. Equity return is now at value 34.88, with 9.98 for asset returns.
Based on Paycom Software Inc (PAYC), the company’s capital structure generated 0.05 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 6.4. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.05. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 186.57.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 798.3 million with net debt to EBITDA at -0.39. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 6.49. The receivables turnover for the company is 48.04for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.32. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.07.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of Paycom Software Inc (PAYC) has been better in recent times. The stock has received a bullish of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
