Paylocity (PCTY) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY) is projected to post its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, February 5th. Analysts expect Paylocity to post earnings of $1.57 per share and revenue of $408.37 million for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The software maker reported $1.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.52 by $0.23. The firm had revenue of $408.17 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $399.53 million. Paylocity had a return on equity of 22.07% and a net margin of 13.75%.Paylocity’s quarterly revenue was up 12.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $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 Stock Down 1.0%

PCTY opened at $140.69 on Thursday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $147.80 and its two-hundred day moving average is $159.35. The company has a market capitalization of $7.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.26, a PEG ratio of 4.18 and a beta of 0.56. Paylocity has a 52 week low of $135.46 and a 52 week high of $223.80.

Insider Buying and Selling at Paylocity

In other news, CFO Ryan Glenn sold 1,737 shares of Paylocity stock in a transaction that occurred 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 77,229 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,093,945.85. The trade was a 2.20% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 19.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Paylocity

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. acquired a new position in shares of Paylocity during the third quarter worth $104,657,000. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Paylocity by 500.6% during the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 449,935 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $81,438,000 after buying an additional 375,023 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC grew its stake in Paylocity by 97.7% during the 3rd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 748,803 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $119,262,000 after buying an additional 369,975 shares during the last quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP increased its position in Paylocity by 114.6% during the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 516,798 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $82,310,000 after buying an additional 275,959 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd raised its stake in Paylocity by 61.3% in the third quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 552,313 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $87,967,000 after buying an additional 209,897 shares during the last quarter. 94.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

PCTY has been the subject of several recent research reports. Stephens set a $160.00 price objective on Paylocity in a report on Friday, January 16th. BTIG Research began coverage on shares of Paylocity in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. They set a “buy” rating and a $180.00 target price on the stock. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Paylocity in a report on Thursday, January 8th. BMO Capital Markets lowered their price target on shares of Paylocity from $200.00 to $185.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Paylocity from $175.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Paylocity currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $204.05.

About Paylocity

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.