Paylocity (PCTY) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY) is anticipated to post its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, February 5th. Analysts expect Paylocity to announce earnings of $1.57 per share and revenue of $408.37 million for the quarter. Investors may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The software maker reported $1.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.52 by $0.23. The company had revenue of $408.17 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $399.53 million. Paylocity had a net margin of 13.75% and a return on equity of 22.07%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 12.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.66 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Paylocity to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Paylocity Price Performance

NASDAQ PCTY opened at $140.69 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.26, a PEG ratio of 4.18 and a beta of 0.56. Paylocity has a 1-year low of $135.46 and a 1-year high of $223.80. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $147.80 and its 200-day moving average price is $159.35.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the company. Barclays lowered their target price on Paylocity from $175.00 to $164.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Citizens Jmp lowered their price objective on Paylocity from $270.00 to $245.00 and set a “market outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Zacks Research upgraded Paylocity from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of Paylocity from $175.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lowered their price target on shares of Paylocity from $200.00 to $185.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Paylocity has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $204.05.

Insider Buying and Selling at Paylocity

In related news, CFO Ryan Glenn sold 1,737 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.65, for a total value of $249,520.05. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 77,229 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,093,945.85. The trade was a 2.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 19.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Paylocity

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. purchased a new stake in Paylocity in the 3rd quarter worth about $368,000. Danske Bank A S bought a new position in shares of Paylocity during the third quarter valued at approximately $64,000. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Paylocity in the third quarter worth approximately $38,000. Morningstar Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Paylocity during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $986,000. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Paylocity by 2,118.2% during the 3rd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,928 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $466,000 after acquiring an additional 2,796 shares during the period. 94.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Paylocity Company Profile

Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY) is a leading provider of cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software designed to streamline workforce administration for mid-sized organizations. The company’s integrated platform automates core functions such as payroll processing, benefits administration, time and labor tracking, and compliance management, enabling employers to manage employee data more efficiently and reduce administrative burdens.

In addition to payroll and HR capabilities, Paylocity offers talent management solutions including recruiting, onboarding, performance tracking, and learning management.