- ISIN
- US70438V1061
- CUSIP
- 70438V106
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- IPO Date
- Mar 19, 2014
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $7.38B
- Enterprise Value
- $7.21B
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.66
- PE Ratio
- 29.61
- PEG Ratio
- 0.87
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.73B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $1.20B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $394.81M
- Year Range
- $92.99 - $197.78
- Target Price
- $158.20
- ROA (TTM)
- 4.74%
- ROE (TTM)
- 21.85%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 707K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $88.57M
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Performance
PCTY Performance Chart
Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY) is down 9.6% since the beginning of the year. At $138 per share, PCTY is trading 30.3% below its 52-week high of $198. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PCTY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $665.
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Returns By Period
Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY) has returned -9.58% so far this year and -24.00% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PCTY has returned 11.97% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Paylocity Holding Corporation
- 1D
- 0.87%
- 1M
- 19.80%
- 6M
- 2.16%
- YTD
- -9.58%
- 1Y
- -24.00%
- 3Y*
- -15.25%
- 5Y*
- -7.84%
- 10Y*
- 11.97%
- ALL TIME*
- 12.83%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
PCTY Monthly Returns History
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, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% 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 Mar 19, 2014 at -22.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.49% | -21.11% | 1.46% | -2.36% | 8.95% | -9.05% | 31.92% | -9.58% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.03% | -0.60% | -8.30% | 2.54% | -0.62% | -5.09% | 2.04% | -3.06% | -11.14% | -11.30% | 4.29% | 3.51% | -23.55% |
| 2024 | -3.91% | 6.44% | 1.93% | -9.72% | -8.37% | -7.26% | 13.82% | 7.55% | 2.21% | 11.88% | 12.45% | -3.89% | 21.00% |
| 2023 | 7.22% | -7.53% | 3.20% | -2.76% | -10.63% | 6.82% | 22.93% | -11.62% | -9.38% | -1.27% | -12.67% | 5.22% | -15.14% |
| 2022 | -13.63% | 4.15% | -3.14% | -7.84% | -7.79% | -0.25% | 18.07% | 17.03% | 0.24% | -4.05% | -6.02% | -10.82% | -17.74% |
| 2021 | -8.96% | 1.99% | -5.94% | 7.46% | -12.11% | 12.35% | 8.73% | 29.76% | 4.16% | 8.82% | -17.30% | -6.41% | 14.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
Paylocity Holding Corporation has an annualized alpha of 5.90%, beta of 1.25, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 19, 2014.
- This stock captured 114.15% of S&P 500 Index gains and 111.24% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.25 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.
- Alpha
- 5.90%
- Beta
- 1.25
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 114.15%
- Downside Capture
- 111.24%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PCTY ranks 20 for risk / return — above 20% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below the peer median.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| PCTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.05 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.72 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.91 | 1.25 | -0.34 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.52 | 2.00 | -2.52 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.81 | 8.49 | -9.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
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 68.90%, occurring on Apr 10, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Paylocity Holding Corporation drawdown is 54.90%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-68.90%Apr 2026 | 4y 5mo | — | 4y 9moNov 2021 - now | — |
-50.57%Apr 2020 | 1mo 28d | 2mo 29d | 4mo 27dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-50.00%May 2014 | 1mo 20d | 10mo 13d | 12mo 3dMar 2014 - Mar 2015 | — |
-45.55%Feb 2016 | 2mo 21d | 5mo 27d | 8mo 18dNov 2015 - Aug 2016 | — |
-36.70%Feb 2017 | 5mo 27d | 3mo 29d | 9mo 26dAug 2016 - Jun 2017 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| PCTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.90% | -56.78% | -12.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -49.10% | -9.10% | -40.00% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -56.35% | -18.90% | -37.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -68.90% | -25.43% | -43.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -68.90% | -33.92% | -34.98% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -54.90% | -1.58% | -53.32% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -23.88% | -10.70% | -13.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 31.26% | 2.14% | +29.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Valuation
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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PCTY, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, PCTY has a P/E ratio of 29.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PCTY compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. PCTY currently has a PEG ratio of 0.9. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PCTY relative to other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, PCTY has a P/S ratio of 4.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PCTY in comparison with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, PCTY has a P/B value of 6.4. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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