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Paylocity Holding Corporation

Paylocity Holding Corporation

PCTYNASDAQTechnology● Active
$112.95
$-0.51(-0.45%)
Market Cap$6.0B
P/E Ratio
52W High$197.78
52W Low$92.99

Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target

Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.

pcty · stock forecast · 41 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026

Analyst Rating & Consensus

Based on 41 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months

SellBuy

Buy

41 analysts

consensus

Rating Breakdown

Strong Buy
0
Buy
30
Hold
11
Sell
0
Strong Sell
0
Total: 41 · Buy rate: 73.2%

12-Month Price Target

High

$193

Consensus

$147

+30.5% upside

Low

$115

Median: $150 · Last Close: $112.72

The Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY) analyst consensus is Buy, based on ratings from 41 Wall Street analysts over the past 3 months. The average 12-month PCTY price target is $147.09, representing +30.5% upside from the current price of $112.72.

12-Month Price Target Forecast

Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone

Historical priceConsensus $147 (30.5%)

Consensus Target

$147.09

30.5% upside

High Target

$193

71.2%

Low Target

$115

2.0%

Current Price

$112.72

as of today

Based on analyst price targets, the PCTY stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $115 to $193. The consensus PCTY price forecast of $147.09 implies 30.5% upside from the current price of $112.72.

Short-Term Price Prediction

Algorithmically generated · Updated daily

DatePredicted PriceChange
2026-06-09$114.331.43%

1-day model range: $113.68–$114.98. Peak: $114.98 (+1.43%).

Long-Term Stock Price Prediction

Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031

YearAvg PriceChange
2027$89-21.2%
2028$78-31.2%
2029$72-36.5%
2030$68-39.4%
2031-41.1%
Confidence:Medium

Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis

14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency

Market Sentiment

BEARISH

Based on 14 technical indicators

36%7%57%
5Buy
1Neutral
8Sell
RSI (14)49.6Neutral
MACDBULLISH

Refreshes daily from EOD close

Moving Averages · PCTY · Jun 8, 2026

Simple Moving Average (SMA)
MA 5$113.90SELL
MA 10$113.64SELL
MA 20$111.63BUY
MA 50$107.01BUY
MA 100$113.14SELL
MA 200$134.12SELL
Current $PCTY · Price above MA = BUY signal
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA 5$113.59SELL
EMA 10$113.40SELL
EMA 20$111.92BUY
EMA 50$110.73BUY
EMA 100$116.62SELL
EMA 200$131.11SELL
Current $PCTY · Price above MA = BUY signal
How we calculate: Technical sentiment is derived from 14 indicators — SMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), EMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), RSI(14), and MACD(12,26,9) — calculated from historical EOD price data. BUY = current price above MA; SELL = below. 14 TA signals + historical EOD price data · Updated daily. Independent of analyst consensus data. Not investment advice.

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Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY) stock. Of the recent 296 rating actions, 15 were upgrades and 12 were downgrades. 41 analysts currently cover PCTY.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Buy ratings523
Hold ratings13↑ +2
Sell ratings00

PCTY analyst recommendation trends show decreasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 5 to 2 per month.

Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates

Revenue This Year

$1.4B

↓ 20.6% YoY

Revenue Next Year

$1.6B

↑ 13.4% YoY

EPS This Year

$6.36

EPS Next Year

$7.02

↑ 10.4% YoY

EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated

Reported EPSHistorical estimateAnalyst forecast (future)

Analysts forecast PCTY EPS of $6.36 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 18 analysts. The PCTY revenue forecast is $1.4B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.

About Forecast & Price Prediction

The PCTY stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 41 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus PCTY price target is $147.09 (+30.5% upside), with an analyst consensus of Buy.

The PCTY short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $114.33 (+1.43%). The PCTY stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $89. The PCTY stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $64–$73.

Paylocity Holding Corporation trades on NASDAQ under the ticker PCTY. The PCTY stock outlook for 2027 is broadly positive, supported by a Buy consensus among 73% of covering analysts.

FAQ answers synthesize analyst targets, estimates, and on-page model outputs where shown.

Frequently asked questions

PCTY forecast · 8 questions

According to 41 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month PCTY price target is $147.09, with a high forecast of $193.00 and a low of $115.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +30.5% potential upside from the current price of $112.72.

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· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)

⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.