PAYC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
10.41%
Last Quarter
$2.78
Past Year
$8.09
Growth Past 5yrs
26.84%
Next Quarter
$2.93
Estimate Next Year
$7.23
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$290.00
65.9% Upside
Mean Price Target
$197.83
13.17% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$130.00
-25.63% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Jul 21, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
PAYC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, PAYC (NYSE: PAYC) reported an actual EPS of $2.78 for the quarter ending on Aug 05, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.38, resulting in a 16.81% surprise. In the prior quarter (May 06, 2026), PAYC recorded an actual EPS of $3.05 with a 2.01% surprise. See PAYC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
PAYC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Aug 05, 2026 showing a 16.81% beat. Previously, the quarter ending May 06, 2026 recorded a 2.01% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2026 | 2.78 | 2.38 | +16.81% |
| May 06, 2026 | 3.05 | 2.99 | +2.01% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 2.45 | 2.44 | +0.41% |
| Nov 05, 2025 | 1.94 | 1.96 | -1.02% |
| Aug 06, 2025 | 2.06 | 1.78 | +15.73% |
| May 07, 2025 | 2.8 | 2.57 | +8.95% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PAYC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given PAYC stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 41 analysts have given their ratings
to PAYC out of which
3 analysts have given strong buy call,
14 analysts have given buy call,
24 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$197.83 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 13.17% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for PAYC highest price target?
Analysts suggest PAYC's stock price would rise to a high of $290.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for PAYC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the PAYC stock price could move to $130.00.
What is the average target price for PAYC?
PAYC stock has an average analyst estimate of $197.83.
At its current price, how far is PAYC from its average target price?
PAYC shares are currently trading 13.17% above this price target.
What were PAYC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.78 versus consensus estimates of $2.38, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.06.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
PAYC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.93 and $7.23 for the whole year.
What has PAYC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 10.41% EPS growth for PAYC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 26.84% in the past five years.