← ANALYST RATINGS · TIPRANKS
Paycom (PAYC): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy5 Buy5 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 10 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 10 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $247, the highest $285, the lowest $200. The average is −1.7% from the last price of $252.
Analyst ratings 19
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI xAi Software - ApplicationxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $275 → $293+6.5% | Buy | +16.4% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Software - ApplicationDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $272 → $291+7.0% | Buy | +15.6% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Software - ApplicationOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $261 → $279+6.9% | Buy | +10.9% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Software - ApplicationAnthropic Opus-4.5 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $258 → $276+7.0% | Hold | +9.7% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| AI Google Software - ApplicationGemini 3-pro | TipRanks - Google | $276 → $295+6.9% | Buy | +17.2% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Software - ApplicationPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $247 → $289+17.0% | Buy | +14.8% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| Raimo Lenschow★★★★★★★★★★#1639 · hits 52% · avg +7.0% | Barclays | $210 → $250+19.0% | Hold | −0.7% | Reiterated | 12.10.26on TipRanks 07:35 | +1.3%next day +0.7% | ↗ |
| Jared Levine★★★★★★★★★★#5971 · hits 48% · avg +2.7% | TD Cowen | $244 | Buy | −3.0% | Assigned | 05.10.26on TipRanks 01:30 | +1.5%next day −2.0% · 5 days +3.7% | ↗ |
| Tomer Zilberman★★★★★★★★★★#3586 · hits 58% · avg +7.9% | Bank of America Securities | $200 | Sell | −20.5% | Initiated | 29.09.26on TipRanks 06:30 | −0.7%next day −0.2% · 5 days −0.2% | ↗ |
| Jason Celino★★★★★★★★★★#2906 · hits 52% · avg +4.2% | KeyBanc | $270 → $280+3.7% | Buy | +11.3% | Reiterated | 21.09.26on TipRanks 04:15 | −1.6%next day −0.7% · 5 days −1.5% | ↗ |
| Steve Enders★★★★★★★★★★#11383 · hits 48% · avg −2.9% | Citi | $194 | Hold | −22.9% | Reiterated | 08.09.26on TipRanks Sep 9 06:15 | −4.9%next day −1.2% · 5 days +4.6% | ↗ |
| Kevin Mcveigh★★★★★★★★★★#3009 · hits 54% · avg +4.2% | UBS | $205 → $285+39.0% | Buy | +13.3% | Reiterated | 01.09.26on TipRanks 07:45 | +0.2%next day −1.2% · 5 days −9.5% | ↗ |
| Samik Chatterjee★★★★★★★★★★#4 · hits 76% · avg +54.4% | J.P. Morgan | $140 → $264+88.6% | Hold | +4.9% | Assigned | 25.08.26on TipRanks 08:10 | +0.6%next day +0.2% · 5 days +3.2% | ↗ |
| Mark Marcon★★★★★★★★★★#763 · hits 60% · avg +12.2% | Robert W. Baird | $183 → $245+33.9% | Buy | −2.6% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 10:00 | +23.7%next day −1.1% · 5 days +2.3% | ↗ |
| Bhavin Shah★★★★★★★★★★#7077 · hits 50% · avg +1.1% | Deutsche Bank | $140 → $205+46.4% | Hold | −18.5% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 09:15 | +23.7%next day −1.1% · 5 days +2.3% | ↗ |
| Brad Reback★★★★★★★★★★#1158 · hits 52% · avg +9.2% | Stifel Nicolaus | $120 → $200+66.7% | Hold | −20.5% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 07:55 | +23.7%next day −1.1% · 5 days +2.3% | ↗ |
| Daniel Jester★★★★★★★★★★#4103 · hits 50% · avg +3.2% | BMO Capital | $145 → $208+43.4% | Hold | −17.3% | Assigned | 06.08.26on TipRanks 07:35 | +23.7%next day −1.1% · 5 days +2.3% | ↗ |
| Allan Verkhovski★★★★★★★★★★#11888 · hits 39% · avg −11.0% | BTIG | $160 → $230+43.8% | Buy | −8.6% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 07:35 | +23.7%next day −1.1% · 5 days +2.3% | ↗ |
| Joshua Reilly★★★★★★★★★★#3456 · hits 44% · avg +3.8% | Needham | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 07:11 | +23.7%next day −1.1% · 5 days +2.3% | ↗ |
| Patrick McIlwee★★★★★★★★★★#6337 · hits 64% · avg +5.9% | William Blair | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 02:05 | +23.7%next day −1.1% · 5 days +2.3% | ↗ |
| Matthew VanVliet★★★★★★★★★★#12055 · hits 39% · avg −6.1% | Cantor Fitzgerald | $195 | Hold | −22.5% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 6 07:55 | −0.1%next day +23.7% · 5 days +20.5% | ↗ |
| Siti Panigrahi★★★★★★★★★★#10223 · hits 45% · avg −0.8% | Mizuho Securities | $130 → $160+23.1% | Hold | −36.4% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 6 07:25 | −0.1%next day +23.7% · 5 days +20.5% | ↗ |
| Jacob Smith CFA★★★★★★★★★★#4434 · hits 82% · avg +15.2% | Guggenheim | $180 → $225+25.0% | Buy | −10.6% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 6 06:50 | −0.1%next day +23.7% · 5 days +20.5% | ↗ |
| Samad Samana★★★★★★★★★★#5609 · hits 46% · avg +1.2% | Jefferies | $130 → $160+23.1% | Hold | −36.4% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 6 00:18 | −0.1%next day +23.7% · 5 days +20.5% | ↗ |
| Brian Schwartz★★★★★★★★★★#2711 · hits 46% · avg +4.5% | Oppenheimer | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 07.05.26on TipRanks 08:15 | +9.9%next day −2.0% · 5 days −5.8% | ↗ |
| No ratings for this filter. | ||||||||
The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering Paycom
TipRanks picks them by their record on this stock; the figures under the name are their record across all their ratings.
Most accurate
Most profitable
How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 05.10.26: target $219 at a price of $221 (−0.9%); now: $222 at $252 (−12.0%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Hold | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 04.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $2.81 (from $2.42 to $3.09). Last quarter: $2.78.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $535M (from $523M to $545M). Last quarter: $531M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Technology
About Paycom
- CEO: Chad R. Richison
- Employees: 5,770
- 7501 West Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK, 73142, US
- www.paycom.com
Paycom Software, Inc., established in 1998 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, provides a comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management (HCM) platform. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution is specifically tailored for small to mid-sized businesses across the United States. It equips organizations with the essential functionality and analytical insights needed to oversee the complete employee journey, from the initial hiring process through to retirement. The robust HCM suite encompasses a wide array of applications across several critical HR domains. For talent acquisition and onboarding, it offers tools such as applicant tracking, candidate management, background checks, seamless onboarding processes, E-Verify compliance, and tax credit services. Time and labor management capabilities include precise time and attendance tracking, flexible scheduling with exchange options, efficient time-off request management, labor allocation, detailed reporting (including push reports), and advanced location-based features like geofencing, geotracking, and their proprietary Microfence Bluetooth technology. Payroll processing is streamlined through applications for improved employee transaction interfaces, comprehensive payroll and tax administration, direct payment options (Paycom Pay), expense management, mileage tracking (with fixed and variable rates), garnishment management, and GL concierge services. Talent development and performance management are supported by employee self-service portals, compensation budgeting, performance review systems, position management, Paycom learning modules, content subscriptions, and "my analytics" for predictive employment reporting. Furthermore, the platform integrates various other crucial functions. These include "Manager On-the-Go" for supervisors to approve time-off and expenses remotely, "Ask Here" for direct employee-to-HR communication, direct data exchange capabilities, and tools for document management and chec
Data from the stock’s TipRanks forecast page, read 40 min ago. It is read again as soon as a new rating appears and at least every 8 hours. TipRanks ↗