Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) shares rose 4.5% to $227.47 as of October 1, 2026, a moderate gain from the prior close of $217.65. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for PAYC. The move is tied to price move down. Below, we break down what changed for PAYC, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
PAYC climbed 4.5% to $227.47
PAYC rose 4.5% in its latest session, moving from $217.65 to $227.47.
Material / EarningsLow confidence
Rel. volume
0.6×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$10.3B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$208
-8.7% vs price
Price chart
Aug 31 – Oct 1
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
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What it means for Paycom Software, Inc. investors
For Paycom Software, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 4.5% session move. Weighing against that: New SEC filing — review for material disclosures; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $207.75, implying -8.7% downside from $227.47. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (52/100). With earnings roughly 34 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
PAYC price reaction
PAYC last traded at $227.47, up $9.82 (+4.51%) from the previous close of $217.65. The session traded on 0.6× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $215.58 and $240.52, and it currently sits about 48% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC)
The consensus analyst price target on Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) is $207.75, 8.7% below the recent $227.47. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 13 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on PAYC line up.
▲ The bullish case
+The Street's most bullish target is $280.00 (+23.1%).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 4.5% session move.
+Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) moved +5.34% from $139.08 to $146.50 on 2026-07-13, reaching a new 30-day high.
▼ The bearish case
−The consensus analyst price target of $207.75 sits 8.7% below the recent $227.47, so the average target sees limited room to run.
−The most bearish analyst target is $130.00 (-42.8%).
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Oct 1, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) moved −3.81% from $227.84 to $219.16 on 2026-09-08. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.5× the 5-day average, modestly elevated.
Material / Earnings2026-09-04-3.7%
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) moved -2.67% from $238.03 to $231.67 on 2026-09-04. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average, indicating the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-26+0.3%
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) moved +2.42% from $226.82 to $232.31 on 2026-08-26, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-20+2.1%
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) moved +2.37% from $221.47 to $226.72 on 2026-08-20, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19+3.0%
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) moved +2.50% from $216.74 to $222.16 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-14-2.5%
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) moved -2.99% from $224.86 to $218.13 on 2026-08-14. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline occurred on light volume at 45% of the 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-13+5.8%
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) moved +5.62% from $211.76 to $223.66 on 2026-08-13, reaching a new 30-day high. The move follows last week's 23% rally driven by the company's Q2 2026 earnings beat (adjusted EPS of $2.78 vs. $2.38 consensus), raised full-year 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance, and analyst upgrades from KeyBanc, TD Cowen, and UBS.
Filings2026-08-06+23.6%
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) filed a 10-Q on August 6, 2026, covering recent quarterly results.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-11-04 (est.)
in 34 days
10-Q Filing (est.)
2026-11-05
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bullish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events
Frequently asked questions about PAYC
Why did Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) stock move?
PAYC rose 4.5% to $227.47. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did PAYC stock rise?
PAYC gained 4.51% ($9.82) versus the prior close of $217.65, last trading at $227.47 on 0.6× average volume.
When is Paycom Software, Inc.'s next earnings date?
PAYC's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-04 — about 34 days away.
What is the analyst price target for PAYC?
The consensus analyst price target for PAYC is $207.75, about 8.7% below the current $227.47. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 13 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks PAYC
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move down was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for PAYC, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of October 1, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
