PCTY Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
9.45%
Last Quarter
$2.89
Past Year
$4.25
Growth Past 5yrs
28.31%
Next Quarter
$2.58
Estimate Next Year
$13.98
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$250.00
110.97% Upside
Mean Price Target
$175.08
47.75% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$115.00
-2.95% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Jun 29, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
PCTY Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, PCTY (NYSE: PCTY) reported an actual EPS of $2.89 for the quarter ending on May 07, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.43, resulting in a 18.93% surprise. In the prior quarter (Feb 05, 2026), PCTY recorded an actual EPS of $1.85 with a 17.83% surprise. See PCTY's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
PCTY has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending May 07, 2026 showing a 18.93% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Feb 05, 2026 recorded a 17.83% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2026 | 2.89 | 2.43 | +18.93% |
| Feb 05, 2026 | 1.85 | 1.57 | +17.83% |
| Nov 04, 2025 | 1.75 | 1.5 | +16.67% |
| Aug 05, 2025 | 1.56 | 1.38 | +13.04% |
| May 01, 2025 | 2.43 | 2.09 | +16.27% |
| Feb 06, 2025 | 1.52 | 1.42 | +7.04% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PCTY stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given PCTY stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 38 analysts have given their ratings
to PCTY out of which
10 analysts have given strong buy call,
17 analysts have given buy call,
11 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$175.08 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 47.75% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for PCTY highest price target?
Analysts suggest PCTY's stock price would rise to a high of $250.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for PCTY over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the PCTY stock price could move to $115.00.
What is the average target price for PCTY?
PCTY stock has an average analyst estimate of $175.08.
At its current price, how far is PCTY from its average target price?
PCTY shares are currently trading 47.75% above this price target.
What were PCTY’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.89 versus consensus estimates of $2.43, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.43.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
PCTY's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.58 and $13.98 for the whole year.
What has PCTY's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 9.45% EPS growth for PCTY in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 28.31% in the past five years.