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PCTY · NASDAQ

Paylocity Holding Corp

Technology · Software - Application

$168.40

-0.06%

Close on Oct 29, 2026

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Research data through Oct 29, 2026. Research is updated periodically, not in real time.

Quality

82

of 100 · stored research reading

Stored Quality research reads 82 of 100, in the strongest band of the covered universe. The underlying fundamental measurements behind this reading are consistent rather than mixed.

Quality research measures durability of the business itself from stored fundamentals: balance-sheet strength, profitability consistency and cash generation. It is a research reading, not a prediction of future returns.

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Fundamental Momentum

Accelerating

60

of 100 · stored research reading

Stored Fundamental Momentum research reads 60 of 100. Stored measurements classify recent reported fundamentals as accelerating. This describes reported financial change already disclosed, with no forward-looking claim.

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Capital Returns

Moderate

53

of 100 · stored research reading

Stored Capital Returns research reads 53 of 100, recorded as moderate. No dividend is recorded for this company, so the reading rests on buybacks and dilution control. Share count has been reduced at about 0.6% a year in the stored window.

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Valuation context

Price / earnings
33.5

Stored ratios recorded at the last research date (2026-10-27). Valuation Intelligence remains research context and is not a validated allocation signal.

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What this company does

We are a leading cloud-based provider of human capital management ("HCM"), finance and IT software solutions. Our unified, easy-to-use platform helps businesses streamline HR, finance, and IT operations, manage spend and talent, and build culture and connection with artificial intelligence ("AI") embedded directly into everyday workflows to save time, reduce manual effort, and support better decision-making. Excluding clients acquired through acquisitions, as of June 30, 2026, we provided our software-as-a-service ("SaaS") solutions to approximately 44,400 clients across the U.S., which on average had over 150 employees.

Effective management of human capital, finance and IT operations is a core function in all organizations and requires a significant commitment of resources. Organizations are faced with an ever-changing employment landscape, the complexity of increasingly geographically dispersed employees, and managing hybrid workplaces. At the same time, employees’ expectations are rising, and organizations need to prioritize communication, connection, and collaboration among their employees to differentiate how they attract and retain talent and build a culture of loyalty. Many companies also operate without the infrastructure, expertise or personnel to implement or support large and complex systems in today’s dynamic environment. Existing solutions offered by third-party service providers can have limited capabilities and configurability while other enterprise-focused software vendors can be prohibitively expensive and time-consuming to implement and manage. We believe that modern organizations are better served by SaaS solutions designed to meet their unique needs, delivering fast time-to-value, and providing their employees with the most engaging experience available.

Our platform automates processes across the employee lifecycle in one place, so organizations save time, reduce administrative burden, and create a more seamless experience for employees and managers alike. From recruiting and onboarding to benefits, payroll, and performance management, our solution is designed to support an organization’s HR needs and provide the flexibility to scale as it grows.

Our Finance and IT tools support higher efficiency and compliance across the organization. Our Finance tools centralize payroll and non-payroll spend, including expense management, accounts payable, corporate cards and procurement. Our IT tools automate provisioning, access, and updates to software and hardware with a direct connection to the employee record.

Quoted from the business section of this company’s 10-K filed August 5, 2026. Read the filing

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