NASDAQ$PCTY

Paylocity Holding Corporation · Q3 2024 earnings

Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported solid results with total revenue growth and recurring revenue growth, driven by a differentiated value proposition and product innovation.

Paylocity announced its Q3 2024 financial results, demonstrating strong performance with an 18% increase in total revenue and a 17% increase in recurring and other revenue. The company's commitment to product innovation was highlighted by enhancements to its talent acquisition suite and recognition in the G2 Spring 2024 Grid Reports. The Board of Directors approved a $500 million share repurchase program due to strong profitability and cash flows.

  • Total revenue increased by 18% year-over-year, reaching $401.3 million.
  • Recurring and other revenue grew by 17% year-over-year, totaling $366.8 million.
  • GAAP operating income was $106.3 million, while non-GAAP operating income reached $145.9 million.
  • The Board of Directors approved a $500 million share repurchase program.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$401M

Previous: $340M+18.1%
EPS

$1.50

Previous: $1.74-13.8%
Adjusted EBITDA

$168M

Previous: $131M+28.5%
Adjusted EBITDA excl. interest income

$133M

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$11.7M

Previous: -$8.77M-33.4%
Free Cash Flow

$73.6M

Previous: $48.8M+50.7%
Net Income

$85.3M

Previous: $57.6M+48.1%
Operating Income

$106M

Previous: $80.4M+32.2%
Gross Profit

$285M

Previous: $244M+16.9%
R&D Expense

$43.2M

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$35M

Previous: $32.6M+7.1%

Revenue & EPS history

Paylocity · Revenue · Quarterly

$401M

Q3 2024+18.1%vs Q3 2023
Beat estimate in 15 of 15 quarters(100%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Paylocity · $292M total across 1 segment · Q1 2024

  • Recurring & Other Revenue
    $292M+18.9%

Forward guidance

Paylocity provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2024.

Tailwinds

  • Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $347.8 million to $351.8 million for Q4 2024, representing approximately 13% growth over fiscal year 2023 fourth quarter total revenue.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $104.1 million to $107.1 million for Q4 2024.
  • Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $1.393 billion to $1.397 billion for fiscal year 2024, representing approximately 19% growth over fiscal year 2023 total revenue.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $489.5 million to $492.5 million for fiscal year 2024.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2024

Historical avgQ3 2024

+1.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.0%

Avg return

30 days after

49%

26 / 53 earnings

Positive

+20.2%

Q3 2015

Best reaction

-13.3%

Q3 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q3 2026+4.0%-4.4%+4.1%
Q2 2026-7.2%-15.2%-5.5%
Q1 2026+4.4%+2.1%+5.2%
Q3 2025-3.7%-5.4%-1.7%
Q2 2025-2.9%+1.0%-8.0%
Q1 2025+4.9%+8.7%+17.9%
Q4 2024+5.3%+1.3%+7.5%
Q3 2024+12.3%+13.3%-4.7%
Q2 2024-1.3%-1.3%-2.7%
Q1 2024-11.5%-9.2%-2.6%
Q4 2023-3.1%-5.8%-4.3%
Q3 2023-7.4%-9.4%-3.1%
Q2 2023-0.2%+6.1%-13.0%
Q1 2023-4.1%-3.8%+4.3%
Q4 2022+13.3%+15.9%+4.6%
Q3 2022-13.3%-16.6%-13.0%
Q2 2022+7.6%+3.5%-4.0%
Q1 2022-6.4%-7.1%-18.5%
Q4 2021+12.8%+15.2%+26.9%
Q3 2021-2.3%-5.8%-3.5%
Q2 2021-0.7%+4.4%-14.4%
Q1 2021-6.3%-2.9%-3.1%
Q4 2020-3.9%-5.1%-0.6%
Q3 2020+2.5%+0.7%+20.9%
Q2 2020-5.1%-2.7%-8.2%
Q1 2020-0.3%-1.2%+18.9%
Q4 2019+15.0%+8.6%+11.6%
Q3 2019+3.9%+1.2%+5.4%
Q2 2019+4.1%+6.9%+5.2%
Q1 2019-4.8%-6.1%+2.0%
Q4 2018+5.9%+4.9%+26.2%
Q3 2018+10.2%+8.1%+14.4%
Q2 2018-8.6%-10.9%+9.4%
Q1 2018-4.1%-8.3%-13.1%
Q4 2017+0.7%+3.4%+5.3%
Q3 2017+8.0%+7.8%+19.0%
Q2 2017+15.4%+11.8%+20.8%
Q1 2017-11.9%-7.3%-22.3%
Q4 2016-3.6%-3.7%-5.7%
Q3 2016-11.6%
Q2 2016-2.6%
Q1 2016+19.8%
Q4 2015-1.4%
Q3 2015+20.2%
Q2 2014+9.7%
Q2 2015+11.4%
Q1 2014+5.4%
Q1 2015+6.2%
Q4 2012-0.9%
Q4 2014+7.7%
Q3 2013+0.8%
Q4 2013+0.8%
Q3 2014-1.6%
Q2 2013
Q1 2013

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