Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Paylocity Holding Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY) has returned -29.15% so far this year and -42.33% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, PCTY has posted an annualized return of 12.63%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 19, 2014, PCTY's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.73%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Aug 2018 with a return of +37.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -31.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, PCTY closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 6, 2015 with a return of +17.3%, while the worst single day was Feb 8, 2016 at -17.7%.

Paylocity Holding Corporation has an annualized alpha of 6.67%, beta of 1.28, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 20, 2014.

• This stock captured 128.97% of S&P 500 Index gains and 119.20% 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.

PCTY ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% 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.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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 Paylocity Holding Corporation. 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 Paylocity Holding Corporation was 66.66%, occurring on Feb 23, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Paylocity Holding Corporation drawdown is 64.66%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Paylocity Holding Corporation 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 Paylocity Holding Corporation 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.