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Paycom Software, Inc. is projected to rise to $194.85 by 2027, a +21% move from its current price of $161.52. PAYC is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $156.83 | $161.46 | $166.23 | -0.04% |
| Aug 2 | $154.90 | $161.40 | $168.18 | -0.07% |
| Aug 3 | $153.42 | $161.34 | $169.68 | -0.11% |
| Aug 4 | $152.17 | $161.29 | $170.95 | -0.15% |
| Aug 5 | $151.07 | $161.23 | $172.06 | -0.18% |
| Aug 6 | $150.08 | $161.17 | $173.07 | -0.22% |
| Aug 7 | $149.17 | $161.11 | $174.00 | -0.25% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $149.17 | $161.11 | $174.00 | -0.25% |
| Week 2 | $144.13 | $160.70 | $179.18 | -0.51% |
| Week 3 | $140.29 | $160.29 | $183.15 | -0.76% |
| Week 4 | $137.07 | $159.88 | $186.49 | -1.01% |
| Week 5 | $134.26 | $159.48 | $189.43 | -1.26% |
| Week 6 | $131.74 | $159.07 | $192.07 | -1.52% |
| Week 7 | $129.43 | $158.67 | $194.50 | -1.77% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Paycom Software, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions delivered as software-as-a-service for small to mid-sized companies in the United States. The platform combines payroll, talent acquisition, and talent management with time and labor management and analytics to help manage the employment life cycle from recruitment to retirement.
Paycom was founded in 1998 and is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) is currently priced at $161.72 with a market cap of $7.54B and a rank of 1054 by market capitalization. The stock sits in a landscape where the near term forecast shows a defined range and the longer horizon points to substantial upside.
The 2026 forecast lists an average price of $161.72, a minimum of $113.59, and a maximum of $196.51, with a 0 ROI for that year.
A major floor 34.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 23.4% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 4.6% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 21.7% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key PAYC support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of PAYC market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $157.76 | Buy | $158.58 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $150.87 | Buy | $153.36 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $146.70 | Buy | $147.63 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $138.71 | Buy | $140.63 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $132.77 | Buy | $139.59 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $145.20 | Buy | $150.27 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 63.86 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 63.20 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 152.76 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | -24.49 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 2.03 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 12.42 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.94 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 75.51 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.46 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 18.68 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 68.41 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 11.04 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 92.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 167.74 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 19.93 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 4.54 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish with RSI(14) at 70. The price is above the SMA50 of $137.61 and sits below the SMA200 at $145.56. Immediate support is noted at $123.67 and resistance at $161.72. The 30-day range stretches from $134.54 to $194.39, highlighting a wider trading channel and elevated volatility (annualized volatility 50%).
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $113.59 | $161.52 | $195.63 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $154.46 | $194.85 | $260.46 | +21% | Bullish | |
| $185.43 | $241.12 | $335.33 | +49% | Bullish | |
| $215.98 | $287.97 | $413.02 | +78% | Bullish | |
| $233.60 | $318.42 | $468.63 | +97% | Bullish | |
| $249.05 | $346.39 | $521.38 | +114% | Bullish | |
| $262.76 | $372.38 | $571.87 | +131% | Bullish | |
| $267.42 | $385.72 | $603.22 | +139% | Bullish | |
| $320.21 | $469.67 | $746.88 | +191% | Bullish | |
| $384.09 | $572.48 | $924.58 | +254% | Bullish | |
| $503.32 | $807.02 | $1,390.53 | +400% | Bullish | |
| $910.36 | $1,656.81 | $3,135.78 | +926% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $113.59 | $161.52 | $188.41 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $133.82 | $157.28 | $189.31 | -2.63% |
| September 2026 | $131.77 | $156.25 | $190.77 | -0.65% |
| October 2026 | $134.24 | $160.32 | $197.95 | +2.61% |
| November 2026 | $132.44 | $159.11 | $198.24 | -0.75% |
| December 2026 | $128.93 | $155.73 | $195.63 | -2.12% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month PAYC forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, PAYC could reach as high as $195.63, with a base case around $161.52 and support toward $113.59 — roughly 0% from $161.52. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect PAYC to range from $154.46 to $260.46 through 2027. The $194.85 average target implies a +21% move from current prices. That is up +21% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The PAYC price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $241.12 (low $185.43, high $335.33) — a potential gain of +49% on today's $161.52. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, PAYC is projected to trade between $215.98 and $413.02, averaging $287.97 — a potential gain of +78% from today's $161.52. That is up +19% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Paycom Software, Inc.'s 2030 outlook centres on $318.42, within a $233.60 to $468.63 range. That is up +11% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +97% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, PAYC could reach as high as $521.38, with a base case around $346.39 and support toward $249.05 — roughly +114% from $161.52. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect PAYC to range from $262.76 to $571.87 through 2032. The $372.38 average target implies a +131% move from current prices. That is up +8% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The PAYC price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $385.72 (low $267.42, high $603.22) — a potential gain of +139% on today's $161.52. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, PAYC is projected to trade between $320.21 and $746.88, averaging $469.67 — a potential gain of +191% from today's $161.52. That is up +22% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Paycom Software, Inc.'s 2035 outlook centres on $572.48, within a $384.09 to $924.58 range. That is up +22% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +254% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, PAYC could reach as high as $1,390.53, with a base case around $807.02 and support toward $503.32 — roughly +400% from $161.52. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect PAYC to range from $910.36 to $3,135.78 through 2050. The $1,656.81 average target implies a +926% move from current prices. That is up +105% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in PAYC today (≈ 6.191184 PAYC) could be worth
$10,257.63
+$9,257.63 (+926%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected PAYC price of $1,656.81 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in PAYCwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in PAYC on Jul 30, 2025 (≈ 4.245023 PAYC) would be worth
$685.66
-$314.34 (-31.4%) today · 0.69× · US Dollar
Based on a PAYC entry price of $235.57 vs. today's $161.52.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $138.7 | $1,164.53 | +16.5% |
| 1 month ago | $125.68 | $1,285.17 | +28.5% |
| 3 months ago | $131.96 | $1,224.01 | +22.4% |
| 6 months ago | $134.75 | $1,198.66 | +19.9% |
| 1 year ago | $235.57 | $685.66 | -31.4% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $399.94 | $403.86 | -59.6% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $320.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $320.00: $14.92B
The multi-year forecast shows continued upside beyond 2026, with 2027 average $197.02, max $262.00 and ROI 21.8, indicating bullish momentum. The 2028 forecast projects an average of $242.57 and a max of $335.15 with ROI 50, signaling further upside. The 2029 outlook gives an average of $289.68 and a max of $412.32 with ROI 79.1, followed by 2030 with an average of $322.19, min $238.11 and max $470.17 and ROI 99.2.
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The forecast for 2030 shows an average of $322.19, with a minimum of $238.11 and a maximum of $470.17, a predicted ROI of 99.2 and bullish sentiment.
Forecasts show bullish sentiment from 2027 onward with multi-year upside and above-300 averages by 2030 and beyond, but these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes, the 2031 maximum forecast is $522.01 and the 2030 maximum forecast is $470.17, suggesting the possibility of reaching or exceeding $500 within the horizon.
Current price is $161.72 and market cap is $7.54B.
The 2040 average forecast is $823.83 with a maximum of $1,400.82 and a minimum of $521.97, representing a ROI of 409.4 and bullish sentiment.
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