Paylocity Holding Corporation
PCTYTechnologyNASDAQSoftware - Application
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the technology sector, Paylocity Holding Corporation focuses on Software - Application services and products. Paylocity Holding Corporation provides cloud-based human capital management, finance, and IT software solutions in the United States. Valued at $8.43B, PCTY is a mid-cap name in its sector. The company offers payroll solutions comprising payroll and tax services, global payroll, on-demand payment, garnishments, and elevate payroll; human resources (HR) solutions consisting of human resources, employee self-service, workflows and documents, HR compliance dashboard, and elevate HR and HR edge; time and labor solutions, including time and attendance, scheduling, and time collection; and talent solutions, such as recruiting, onboarding, learning, performance, compensation, and market pay.
Market Cap
$8.43B
Beta
0.45
P/E (TTM)
30.95
P/E (Fwd)
15.72
EPS (TTM)
$4.92
EPS (Fwd)
$9.69
ROE
22.0%
ROA
5.2%
Cash
$271.9M
Total Debt
$133.0M
Free CF
$359.9M
52W Change
-12.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PCTY stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 1, 2026 close, PCTY finished 36.24% above its 150-day moving average ($117.60) and 28.00% above its 200-day moving average ($125.17). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PCTY overbought or oversold?
At the September 1, 2026 close, PCTY's RSI(14) was 73.2, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
With $271.9M in cash and $133.0M in debt, PCTY maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Annual free cash flow of $359.9M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 22.0% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $1.17B (2023) to $1.77B (2026), reflecting a 51% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, Paylocity Holding Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Paylocity Holding Corporation and its sector.