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TechnologySoftware - ApplicationScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

PAYCPaycom Software, Inc.

Technology / Software - Application

Leader

Sector Leader

BullishEdge 10/10
$261.01−$1.31 (−0.50%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    89
  • Value
    61
  • Quality
    74
  • Risk resilience
    55
  • Sentiment
    77
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 4, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 71/100

Momentum 89/100 and sentiment 77/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
2 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 56.46%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 89/100AIQ Edge 10/10 Sector Leader
Beat rate
100%
3 of 3 reported periods
Average surprise
+7.5%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+16.8%
Aug 5, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Nov 4, 2026—$2.82——$536.06M—
Aug 5, 2026—$2.38$2.78+16.8%$513.12M$531.2M
May 6, 2026—$2.99$3.15+5.4%$564.37M$571.9M
Feb 11, 2026—$2.44$2.45+0.4%$543.03M$544.3M

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
6
Buy
13
Hold
2
Sell
12-month analyst target
$200.31
-23.26% versus current price
Based on 12 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$130.00
-50.19% vs latest price
Average target
$200.31
-23.26% vs latest price
High target
$280.00
+7.28% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 4, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$2.76

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$535.05M

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score77

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score89

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score71/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
12
Average target
$200.31
Target upside
-23.26%
Target range
$130.00 - $280.00
90-day revisions
11

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
2
Neutral
0
Negative
0
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PAYC Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for PAYC stock?

PAYC's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move PAYC stock?

Upcoming events that could move PAYC include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could PAYC's next earnings report affect the stock?

PAYC's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive PAYC stock higher?

PAYC could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt PAYC stock?

PAYC could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.