Paylocity Holding Corp
NASDAQ:PCTY

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Paylocity Holding Corp
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Price: 148.5 USD -1.58% Market Closed
Market Cap: 8.1B USD

Paylocity Holding Corp
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In the competitive world of human capital management, Paylocity Holding Corp. has carved out a distinctive niche by seamlessly blending technology with tailored client solutions. Founded in 1997 by Steve Sarowitz, Paylocity emerged with a singular vision: to revolutionize payroll and human resources processes through cloud-based solutions. Its pioneering spirit gave rise to a platform that not only manages payroll with ease but integrates a wide array of HR functionalities, including talent management, time and labor tracking, and benefits administration. This integration allows businesses of various sizes to streamline their operations, enhance employee engagement, and gain valuable data-driven insights. Paylocity’s commitment to innovation reflects in its agile product development and the way it leverages artificial intelligence to predict trends and simplify complex HR tasks, helping customers save time and reduce costs.

Paylocity earns its revenue by offering subscription-based services to its clientele, which span a diverse range of industries. Clients typically pay based on the number of employees using the platform and the specific features they select. This recurring revenue model offers a stable financial foundation for the company, allowing it to invest continually in product enhancement and customer support. By focusing on the transformation of HR functions from a mundane obligation into a strategic driver of business success, Paylocity nurtures long-term relationships with its clients, who value the productivity gains and operational clarity provided by the company’s comprehensive software solutions. This strategic approach underscores Paylocity’s role as not just a vendor, but a trusted partner in its clients’ growth journeys.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q1 2026
Call Date
Nov 4, 2025
AI Summary
Q1 2026

Revenue Beat: Paylocity reported Q1 total revenue of $408.2 million, up 12% year-over-year, exceeding the top end of guidance by $5.7 million.

Strong Recurring Revenue: Recurring and other revenue grew 14% year-over-year, leading the company's growth.

Margin Expansion: Adjusted gross margin improved to 75.1% (up 110 bps YoY) and adjusted EBITDA was $146.4 million, surpassing guidance by $11.4 million.

Guidance Raised: Management raised full-year fiscal '26 revenue and profitability guidance, reflecting confidence in ongoing business momentum and AI-driven differentiation.

AI Strategy: Paylocity highlighted strong adoption of new AI features, including an advanced AI assistant, which is driving product adoption and operational efficiency.

Platform Expansion: The launch of Paylocity for Finance and investments in IT solutions are showing early positive traction, expanding the company’s total addressable market.

Broker Channel Strength: Broker referrals remained robust, accounting for over 25% of new business in Q1.

Long-Term Targets Increased: Paylocity raised its long-term targets, including revenue to $3 billion, adjusted gross margin to 80%+, and free cash flow margin to 25–30%.

Key Financials
Total Revenue
$408.2 million
Adjusted Gross Margin
75.1%
Adjusted EBITDA
$146.4 million
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
35.9%
Gross Profit
$279.8 million
Operating Income
$74.2 million
Net Income
$48 million
Free Cash Flow Benefit
$65 million
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Invested Corporate Cash
$165.2 million
Shares Repurchased
1.2 million shares
Average Daily Balance of Client Funds (Q1)
$2.9 billion
Interest Income on Client Funds (Q2 Guidance)
$27 million
Interest Income on Client Funds (Full Year Guidance)
$110 million
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Steven R. Beauchamp
Executive Chairman of the Board
No Bio Available
Mr. Toby J. Williams J.D.
President, CEO & Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Steven I. Sarowitz
Founder & Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Ryan Glenn
CFO & Treasurer
No Bio Available
Mr. Andrew J. Cappotelli
Senior Vice President of Operations
No Bio Available
Mr. Joshua Scutt
Senior Vice President of Sales
No Bio Available
Mr. Rachit Lohani
Senior Vice President
No Bio Available
Mr. Nicholas Rost
Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer
No Bio Available
Ms. Amber Livingston
VP & General Counsel
No Bio Available
Adam Byerley
Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
ILLINOIS
Schaumburg
1400 American Ln
Contacts
+18005202687.0
www.paylocity.com