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Paycom's Q2 earnings rose 34.95% and beat estimates, while revenues increased 9.8%.
Recurring revenues grew 11% to $505.2 million and represented 95.1% of total sales.
Paycom raised its 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance after the strong quarter.
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC - Free Report) reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results, wherein both top and bottom lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
The online payroll and human resource technology provider reported non-GAAP earnings of $2.78 per share, which increased 35% year over year and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21.9%.
Paycom’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters, while missing once, the average surprise being 7.2%.
Revenues totaled $531.2 million, which rose 9.8% from the year-ago quarter and exceeded the consensus estimate by 3.7%.
Paycom Software, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Paycom’s Recurring revenues (representing 95.1% of the total revenues) improved 11% to $505.2 million in the second quarter. Our estimate for the company’s Recurring revenues was pegged at $485.7 million.
Paycom’s revenues from the Interest on funds held for clients segment decreased to $26 million from $28.5 million in the year-ago quarter and contributed 4.9% to total sales. Our estimate for the segment’s revenues was pegged at $25.9 million.
Adjusted gross profits increased 10.4% from the year-ago period to $444.1 million. The adjusted gross margin expanded 40 basis points (bps) on a year-over-year basis to 83.6%.
Paycom’s adjusted EBITDA rose 18.5% year over year to $235 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 320 basis points to 44.2%.
Paycom’s Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
Paycom exited the second quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $198 million compared with $153.9 million recorded in the previous quarter. The company had long-term debt of $900 million as of June 30, 2026.
In the second quarter of 2026, PAYC generated operating cash flow of approximately $213.8 million, paid out $17.9 million in dividends and bought back $345.9 million worth of its common stock.
Paycom Raises 2026 Guidance
Following the second-quarter performance, management raised its full-year 2026 guidance ranges. For 2026, Paycom expects total revenues of $2.197-$2.212 billion, implying year-over-year growth of 7-8%, up from its prior range of $2.175-$2.195 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $2.19 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 6.7%.
The company projects recurring revenues to grow 8-9% year over year, up from its prior range of 7-8%. PAYC forecasts revenues from Interest on funds held for clients to be $105 million, up from the prior projection of $103 million.
Paycom expects its 2026 adjusted EBITDA to be between $1.007 billion and $1.022 billion, translating to an EBITDA margin of approximately 46% at the midpoint, up from the earlier guided range of $950 million to $970 million.
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Paycom's Q2 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Key Takeaways
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC - Free Report) reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results, wherein both top and bottom lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
The online payroll and human resource technology provider reported non-GAAP earnings of $2.78 per share, which increased 35% year over year and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21.9%.
Paycom’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters, while missing once, the average surprise being 7.2%.
Revenues totaled $531.2 million, which rose 9.8% from the year-ago quarter and exceeded the consensus estimate by 3.7%.
Paycom Software, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Paycom Software, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Paycom Software, Inc. Quote
Paycom’s Q2 in Detail
Paycom’s Recurring revenues (representing 95.1% of the total revenues) improved 11% to $505.2 million in the second quarter. Our estimate for the company’s Recurring revenues was pegged at $485.7 million.
Paycom’s revenues from the Interest on funds held for clients segment decreased to $26 million from $28.5 million in the year-ago quarter and contributed 4.9% to total sales. Our estimate for the segment’s revenues was pegged at $25.9 million.
Adjusted gross profits increased 10.4% from the year-ago period to $444.1 million. The adjusted gross margin expanded 40 basis points (bps) on a year-over-year basis to 83.6%.
Paycom’s adjusted EBITDA rose 18.5% year over year to $235 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 320 basis points to 44.2%.
Paycom’s Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
Paycom exited the second quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $198 million compared with $153.9 million recorded in the previous quarter. The company had long-term debt of $900 million as of June 30, 2026.
In the second quarter of 2026, PAYC generated operating cash flow of approximately $213.8 million, paid out $17.9 million in dividends and bought back $345.9 million worth of its common stock.
Paycom Raises 2026 Guidance
Following the second-quarter performance, management raised its full-year 2026 guidance ranges. For 2026, Paycom expects total revenues of $2.197-$2.212 billion, implying year-over-year growth of 7-8%, up from its prior range of $2.175-$2.195 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $2.19 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 6.7%.
The company projects recurring revenues to grow 8-9% year over year, up from its prior range of 7-8%. PAYC forecasts revenues from Interest on funds held for clients to be $105 million, up from the prior projection of $103 million.
Paycom expects its 2026 adjusted EBITDA to be between $1.007 billion and $1.022 billion, translating to an EBITDA margin of approximately 46% at the midpoint, up from the earlier guided range of $950 million to $970 million.
Paycom’s Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to Consider
Currently, PAYC carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Some other top-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector are Lumentum (LITE - Free Report) , Applied Materials (AMAT - Free Report) and Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Shares of Applied Materials have jumped 107.9% year to date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMAT’s fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $12.14 per share, up by 3 cents over the past 30 days, indicating a rise of 28.9% year over year.
Analog Devices shares have surged 39.2% year to date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADI’s fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $12.42 per share, up by 10 cents over the past 30 days, indicating an increase of 33.9% year over year.