Paycom Software, Inc.

Paycom Software, Inc. Earnings Recaps

PAYC Information Technology 2 recaps
Q1 2026 May 7, 2026

Paycom’s stock rallied 5.1% after earnings, driven by solid revenue growth and expanding margins that reinforced confidence despite conservative full-year guidance.

Key takeaways
  • Total revenues rose 8% year-over-year to $572 million in Q1 2026, with recurring and other revenue up 9%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 50 basis points year-over-year, reaching 48.2%, reflecting operational efficiencies from automation.
  • GAAP net income was $156 million, or $3.04 per diluted share; non-GAAP net income was $161 million, or $3.15 per diluted share.
  • Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $2.175–$2.195 billion (~6.5% growth) and adjusted EBITDA targets, signaling steady but cautious outlook.
  • Aggressive capital return initiatives included repurchasing 15% of shares outstanding in Q1 and a new $2 billion buyback authorization.
Q3 2025 Nov 6, 2025

Paycom reported robust Q3 2025 results, highlighted by double-digit organic recurring revenue growth and successful product innovations, positioning the company for a record year.

Key takeaways
  • Total revenues reached $493 million, reflecting a 9.1% increase year-over-year, with recurring revenues up 10.6%.
  • The launch of the AI-driven feature, IWant, catalyzed heightened engagement, especially among C-suite executives.
  • Significant operational improvements were noted, with a 20-30% annual decrease in internal client support requests, enhancing service efficiency.
  • Investment of approximately $100 million in data center capabilities to support AI advancements, reinforcing Paycom’s competitive edge in data management.
  • Full year revenue guidance revised upwards, with expectations to surpass $2 billion in total revenues and achieve near record adjusted EBITDA margins.