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Paycom Software (PAYC) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q3 2026 · 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026 · Paycom Software (PAYC) Q3 2026 earnings results →
Q3 2026 Revenue up 10% year over year to $544M · 24¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 36.0%
Paycom Software made $544M in Q3 2026 (+10% Y/Y): Recurring and Other $519M, Interest on Funds Held for Clients $24.5M. Operating margin 36.0%, net earnings $133M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $543.8M in Q3 2026, up 10% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Recurring and Other was the largest line at 95% of revenue. Recurring and Other added $52.8M year over year (up 11%), 105% of the total change. Interest on Funds Held for Clients declined 9%.
Operating profit was $195.8M, a 36.0% margin (up 13.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 165% reached operating profit, above the 23% margin then. Net earnings were $133.2M, up 20% year over year. The effective tax rate was 28.1%.
Operating cash flow was $186.3M (up 5% year over year), 140% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $50.7M of depreciation and amortization and $20.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $18.0M. Capital expenditures of $22.5M left free cash flow of $163.8M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
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| Q3 2026 | 10-Q | Nov 5, 2026 | $544M | +10% | 36.0% | $133M | $186M |
| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Aug 6, 2026 | $531M | +10% | 31.7% | $107M | $214M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | May 7, 2026 | $572M | +8% | 36.8% | $156M | $214M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Feb 19, 2026 | $544M | +10% | 28.9% | $114M | $196M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Nov 6, 2025 | $493M | +9% | 22.8% | $111M | $178M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Aug 7, 2025 | $484M | +10% | 23.2% | $89.5M | $122M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | May 8, 2025 | $530M | +6% | 34.9% | $139M | $182M |
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About Paycom Software
Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) is a cloud-based human capital management software provider that allows organizations of all sizes across the U.S. and internationally to set numerous HR and payroll tasks to “automatic” through employee-first technology. Built on a truly single database, Paycom’s full-solution automation manages the entire employment life cycle, helping organizations streamline processes and improve data accuracy. With its industry-first AI engine, IWant™, Paycom provides instant access to accurate employee data without requiring users to navigate or learn the software. For over 25 years, Paycom has been repeatedly recognized by third‑party reviewers as a leading payroll and HCM solution.
In its own words, from its 8-K, filed Aug 5, 2026.
Paycom Software against its Services-Prepackaged Software peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +10% against the peers' median +14%. Operating margin: 36.0% against the peers' median 20.5%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYC Paycom Software | Q3 2026 | $544M | +10% | 36.0% |
| MSFT Microsoft | Q1 FY27 | $92.3B | +19% | 49.8% |
| ORCL Oracle | Q1 FY27 | $19.3B | +30% | 34.8% |
| CRM Salesforce | Q2 FY27 | $11.3B | +11% | 20.5% |
| ADBE Adobe | Q3 FY26 | $6.8B | +13% | 34.8% |
| XYZ Block | Q3 2026 | $6.7B | +10% | 6.4% |
| INTU Intuit | Q4 FY26 | $4.4B | +14% | 10.9% |
| NOW ServiceNow | Q3 2026 | $4.1B | +20% | 9.4% |
| SHOP Shopify | Q3 2026 | $3.7B | +32% | 15.2% |
Source: Paycom Software 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 1590955 · Services-Prepackaged Software
Guidance and outlook
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History
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