NYSE$PAYC
Paycom Software Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Paycom reported strong Q4 growth with a 13.63% YoY increase in revenue, driven by recurring revenue growth. Net income rose 38.89% YoY, and operating margin improved by 3.7 percentage points.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Paycom · Revenue · Quarterly
$494M
Revenue by segment
Paycom · $399M total across 1 segment · Q3 2023
- Recurring and other$399M+21.5%100.0%
Forward guidance
Paycom expects revenue growth of approximately 8% in FY25, driven by recurring revenue and new client acquisitions. The company anticipates strong profitability with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 41%.
Tailwinds
- Projected revenue growth of 8% in FY25
- Recurring revenue expected to grow by 9% YoY
- Interest on client funds projected at $110 million
- Expansion into new sales markets
- Continued investment in automation and AI-driven solutions
Headwinds
- Lower revenue growth compared to prior years
- Macroeconomic conditions may impact new client acquisitions
- Increased competition in HCM software market
- Potential impact of regulatory changes on payroll services
- Rising costs associated with research and development
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 Q4 2024
+1.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.9%
Avg return
30 days after
60%
32 / 53 earnings
Positive
+22.1%
Q2 2018
Best reaction
-37.2%
Q3 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +10.0% | +7.6% | +8.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.8% | +3.0% | +5.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | -10.9% | -7.3% | -9.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +9.1% | +13.8% | +16.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +2.4% | +3.1% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | +1.2% | +10.6% | +11.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.2% | -4.5% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -11.3% | -7.2% | -22.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.0% | -3.0% | -8.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -37.2% | -33.8% | -24.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -18.7% | -21.2% | -20.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.3% | -8.4% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.6% | -3.8% | -13.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -8.5% | -11.5% | +0.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | +6.1% | +11.4% | +4.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +12.1% | +0.9% | +3.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | +11.1% | +6.4% | -5.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | -6.3% | -7.7% | -19.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +10.7% | +16.6% | +25.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | -10.0% | -13.5% | -15.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.9% | -4.6% | -11.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.1% | +9.7% | +18.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.8% | +3.0% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +19.4% | +6.9% | +27.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | -13.9% | -11.8% | -20.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.9% | +2.5% | +33.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.9% | +3.0% | +10.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.7% | +4.5% | +5.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +8.5% | +12.8% | +13.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +1.1% | +1.0% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | +22.1% | +28.8% | +48.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -8.6% | -6.1% | -7.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.5% | -0.9% | +30.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | -3.5% | +0.2% | +2.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | -2.8% | -0.9% | +6.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.2% | +6.5% | +10.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | +13.0% | +14.2% | +23.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -15.5% | -16.9% | -17.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | +6.6% | +7.7% | +7.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +17.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +20.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +12.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +19.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +9.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | — | — | — |
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