Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC)

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Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) is down 22.0% since the beginning of the year. At $124 per share, PAYC is trading 50.3% below its 52-week high of $249. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PAYC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $347.

Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) has returned -21.97% so far this year and -46.23% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PAYC has returned 11.99% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 15, 2014, PAYC's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.16%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2014 with a return of +62.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -28.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, PAYC closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 31, 2024 with a return of +21.4%, while the worst single day was Nov 1, 2023 at -38.5%.

Paycom Software, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 9.22%, beta of 1.37, and R2 of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 15, 2014.

• This stock captured 130.40% of S&P 500 Index gains and 109.32% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.27 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PAYC ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

Paycom Software, Inc. provided a 1.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.50 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Paycom Software, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Paycom Software, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Paycom Software, Inc. was 78.99%, occurring on Apr 10, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Paycom Software, Inc. drawdown is 77.07%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Paycom Software, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Paycom Software, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.