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Paycom Software (PAYC) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Paycom Software gave guidance in 9 earnings releases on file since Oct 30, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.4% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (1 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2.2B–$2.2B (Feb 11, 2026) → reaffirmed $2.2B–$2.2B (May 6, 2026) → raised $2.2B–$2.2B (Aug 5, 2026) → raised $2.2B–$2.2B (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $2.0B–$2.0B (Feb 12, 2025) → raised $2.0B–$2.0B (May 7, 2025) → raised $2.0B–$2.1B (Aug 6, 2025) → reaffirmed $2.0B–$2.1B (Nov 5, 2025) | $2.1B | within the range | +0.1% |
| FY2024 | $1.9B–$1.9B (Oct 30, 2024) | $1.9B | above the range | +0.7% |
| Q4 2024 | $477M–$484M (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $950M–$970M (Feb 11, 2026) → reaffirmed $950M–$970M (May 6, 2026) → raised $1.0B–$1.0B (Aug 5, 2026) → raised $1.1B–$1.1B (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $820M–$840M (Feb 12, 2025) → raised $843M–$858M (May 7, 2025) → raised $872M–$882M (Aug 6, 2025) → reaffirmed $872M–$882M (Nov 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $745M–$752M (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | $184M–$192M (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Paycom Software, Q3 2026: revenue $544M (+10% year over year), operating margin 36.0%, net earnings $133M, operating cash flow $186M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Paycom Software beat its guidance?
Paycom Software gave guidance in 9 earnings releases on file since Oct 30, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.4% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Paycom Software raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 0 times since Oct 30, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.