Paycom Software (PAYC) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $252.87, +5.80% vs the prior close of $239.00.
- Volume 982.00K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
PAYC jumps 5.8% to $252.87, a 52-week high, 7 up days in a row. Closed at $252.87, +5.80% vs the prior close of $239.00. Day range $240.29–$252.87, opened at $240.94.
PAYC daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — PAYC jumps 5.8% to $252.87, a 52-week high, 7 up days in a row
- Closed at $252.87, +5.80% vs the prior close of $239.00. Day range $240.29–$252.87, opened at $240.94.
- Volume was 982.00K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 762.30K.
- Price is +12.0% vs its 50-day average ($225.76) and +60.0% vs its 200-day average ($158.03).
- 52-week range $104.90–$252.87; today's close sits at 100% of that range, at a new 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — PAYC rises 1.0% to $239.00, a 1-month high, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $239.00, +0.99% vs the prior close of $236.65. Day range $236.10–$239.22, opened at $236.37.
- Volume was 536.40K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 772.89K.
- Price is +6.6% vs its 50-day average ($224.20) and +51.7% vs its 200-day average ($157.57).
- 52-week range $104.90–$244.98; today's close sits at 96% of that range, 2.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — PAYC rises 0.7% to $236.65, a 1-month high, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $236.65, +0.70% vs the prior close of $235.01. Day range $235.05–$237.92, opened at $235.97.
- Volume was 411.30K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 783.15K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +6.2% vs its 50-day average ($222.92) and +50.6% vs its 200-day average ($157.17).
- 52-week range $104.90–$244.98; today's close sits at 94% of that range, 3.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — PAYC rises 1.2% to $235.01, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $235.01, +1.20% vs the prior close of $232.22. Day range $233.62–$238.78, opened at $236.50.
- Volume was 394.20K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 792.60K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +6.1% vs its 50-day average ($221.56) and +49.9% vs its 200-day average ($156.79).
- 52-week range $104.90–$244.98; today's close sits at 93% of that range, 4.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — PAYC rises 1.0% to $232.22, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $232.22, +1.01% vs the prior close of $229.90. Day range $228.21–$233.00, opened at $230.54.
- Volume was 406.90K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 807.59K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +5.5% vs its 50-day average ($220.14) and +48.5% vs its 200-day average ($156.41).
- 52-week range $104.90–$244.98; today's close sits at 91% of that range, 5.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 8, 2026 — PAYC rises 2.8% to $229.90, a 1-month high
- Closed at $229.90, +2.83% vs the prior close of $223.58. Day range $222.74–$230.46, opened at $223.61.
- Volume was 666.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 815.38K.
- Price is +5.1% vs its 50-day average ($218.73) and +47.3% vs its 200-day average ($156.08).
- 52-week range $104.90–$244.98; today's close sits at 89% of that range, 6.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — PAYC rises 0.5% to $223.58
- Closed at $223.58, +0.51% vs the prior close of $222.44. Day range $221.51–$226.41, opened at $222.78.
- Volume was 481.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 823.45K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +2.8% vs its 50-day average ($217.51) and +43.6% vs its 200-day average ($155.74).
- 52-week range $104.90–$244.98; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 8.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — PAYC dips 1.5% to $222.44
- Closed at $222.44, -1.48% vs the prior close of $225.79. Day range $220.17–$226.39, opened at $223.63.
- Volume was 582.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 831.39K.
- Price is +2.9% vs its 50-day average ($216.27) and +43.1% vs its 200-day average ($155.45).
- 52-week range $104.90–$244.98; today's close sits at 84% of that range, 9.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — PAYC rises 2.2% to $225.79
- Closed at $225.79, +2.17% vs the prior close of $220.99. Day range $219.64–$226.11, opened at $222.02.
- Volume was 601.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 830.41K.
- Price is +5.1% vs its 50-day average ($214.85) and +45.5% vs its 200-day average ($155.17).
- 52-week range $104.90–$244.98; today's close sits at 86% of that range, 7.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — PAYC dips 2.8% to $220.99
- Closed at $220.99, -2.85% vs the prior close of $227.47. Day range $220.10–$227.42, opened at $227.42.
- Volume was 475.40K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 832.72K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +3.6% vs its 50-day average ($213.24) and +42.7% vs its 200-day average ($154.86).
- 52-week range $104.90–$244.98; today's close sits at 83% of that range, 9.8% below the 52-week high.
PAYC latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about PAYC in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 3, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13D/A — Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Hadlock Terrell Shane sold 241 shares at $240.07 (≈$57.86K) on Aug 28, 2026
- Hadlock Terrell Shane sold 1,639 shares at $237.00 (≈$388.44K) on Aug 27, 2026
- Hadlock Terrell Shane sold 938 shares at $238.66 (≈$223.86K) on Aug 27, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 28, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 12, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $531.20M (prior year $483.60M) (+9.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $107.40M (prior year $89.50M) (+20.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $2.34 (prior year $1.58) (+48.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 3, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Jul 10, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 10, 2026 · 3 — Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3)
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Jul 10, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 9, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Things to know before you trade PAYC
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 6, 2026, Feb 11, 2026, Nov 5, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.41% (largest 5.8%).
- Liquidity: about 661.03K shares (≈$167.16M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $252.87 vs a range of $104.90–$252.87 (100% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 24, 2026 ($0.375/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 8 sales; latest: Terrell Shane Hadlock sold 241 shares on Aug 28, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Aug 5, 2026; 8-K Aug 3, 2026.
- Share count: 45.07M shares outstanding (Jul 28, 2026), -22.1% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Services-Prepackaged Software.
PAYC market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 240.94 | 252.87 | 240.29 | 252.87 | 982.00K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 236.37 | 239.22 | 236.10 | 239.00 | 536.40K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 235.97 | 237.92 | 235.05 | 236.65 | 411.30K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 236.50 | 238.78 | 233.62 | 235.01 | 394.20K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 230.54 | 233.00 | 228.21 | 232.22 | 406.90K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 223.61 | 230.46 | 222.74 | 229.90 | 666.30K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 222.78 | 226.41 | 221.51 | 223.58 | 481.30K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 223.63 | 226.39 | 220.17 | 222.44 | 582.50K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 222.02 | 226.11 | 219.64 | 225.79 | 601.70K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 227.42 | 227.42 | 220.10 | 220.99 | 475.40K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 225.60 | 229.04 | 222.20 | 227.47 | 517.80K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 218.19 | 221.29 | 216.71 | 217.65 | 545.00K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 215.05 | 220.52 | 212.40 | 218.58 | 746.10K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 216.52 | 223.21 | 215.05 | 220.58 | 497.30K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 221.01 | 222.81 | 219.06 | 220.46 | 442.20K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 223.35 | 227.03 | 220.35 | 220.81 | 723.90K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 225.10 | 225.63 | 218.91 | 221.68 | 561.50K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 232.86 | 232.86 | 223.55 | 224.61 | 726.70K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 226.01 | 228.39 | 224.64 | 226.24 | 517.40K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 225.81 | 227.50 | 222.03 | 226.28 | 2.40M |
About Paycom Software
Paycom Software (PAYC) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Services-Prepackaged Software”. Its business address is in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1590955.
PAYC board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Leo Binz | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| Craig E. Boelte | Director | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Henry C Duques | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| William Xavier Iii Kerber | Director | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Frederick C Ii Peters | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| Chad R. Richison | CEO and Chairman | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Sharen J Turney | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| J C Jr Watts | Director | May 6, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Robert D. Foster | Chief Financial Officer | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Rachael Gannon | Chief Automation Officer | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Terrell Shane Hadlock | President/Chief Client Officer | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Randall Peck | Chief Operating Officer | May 19, 2026 |
| Chad R. Richison | CEO and Chairman | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Jeffrey D. York | Chief Sales Officer | Feb 20, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Terrell Shane Hadlock | Sale | 241 | $240.07 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Terrell Shane Hadlock | Sale | 1,639 | $237.00 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Terrell Shane Hadlock | Sale | 938 | $238.66 |
| May 18, 2026 | Randall Peck | Sale | 2,500 | $140.50 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Robert D. Foster | Sale | 1,300 | $162.66 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Randall Peck | Sale | 1,442 | $165.50 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Randall Peck | Sale | 6 | $166.50 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Randall Peck | Sale | 744 | $166.52 |
PAYC financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $2.05B | $453.40M | 8.08 | $678.90M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.88B | $502.00M | 8.92 | $533.90M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.69B | $340.80M | 5.88 | $485.00M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.38B | $281.40M | 4.84 | $365.10M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.06B | $195.96M | 3.37 | $319.36M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $5.20B, total liabilities $4.63B, cash $198.00M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
PAYC earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $174.80 |
| May 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $126.36 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $118.71 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $183.71 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $223.26 |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $228.67 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $207.05 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $172.25 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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