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Paylocity Holding (PCTY) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Paylocity Holding gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 8, 2024. Of 9 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 9 times (100%). Revenue: 9 of 9, on average +2.2% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 6 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 9 of 9 periods (9 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | $452M–$458M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $440M–$444M (Aug 4, 2026) | $452M | above the range | +2.2% |
| FY27 | $1.9B–$1.9B (Aug 4, 2026) → raised $1.9B–$1.9B (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 FY26 | $428M–$433M (May 7, 2026) | $445M | above the range | +3.2% |
| FY26 | $1.7B–$1.7B (Aug 5, 2025) → raised $1.7B–$1.7B (Nov 4, 2025) → raised $1.7B–$1.7B (Feb 5, 2026) → raised $1.8B–$1.8B (May 7, 2026) | $1.8B | above the range | +0.8% |
| Q3 FY26 | $487M–$492M (Feb 5, 2026) | $502M | above the range | +2.6% |
| Q2 FY26 | $406M–$410M (Nov 4, 2025) | $416M | above the range | +2.0% |
| Q1 FY26 | $398M–$402M (Aug 5, 2025) | $408M | above the range | +2.0% |
| Q4 FY25 | $386M–$390M (May 1, 2025) | $401M | above the range | +3.3% |
| FY25 | $1.5B–$1.5B (Aug 1, 2024) → raised $1.5B–$1.6B (Oct 30, 2024) → raised $1.6B–$1.6B (Feb 6, 2025) → raised $1.6B–$1.6B (May 1, 2025) | $1.6B | above the range | +0.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | $152M–$156M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY27 | $690M–$700M (Aug 4, 2026) → raised $712M–$722M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $152M–$156M (Aug 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY26 | $129M–$133M (May 7, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY26 | $200M–$204M (Feb 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY26 | $132M–$136M (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY26 | $608M–$618M (Aug 5, 2025) → raised $615M–$625M (Nov 4, 2025) → raised $622M–$630M (Feb 5, 2026) → raised $638M–$642M (May 7, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY26 | $131M–$135M (Aug 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY25 | $119M–$123M (May 1, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY25 | $171M–$175M (Feb 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Paylocity Holding, Q1 FY27: revenue $452M (+11% year over year), operating margin 18.2%, net earnings $57.6M, operating cash flow $79.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Paylocity Holding beat its guidance?
Paylocity Holding gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 8, 2024. Of 9 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 9 times (100%). Revenue: 9 of 9, on average +2.2% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Paylocity Holding raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 6 times and lowered it 0 times since Feb 8, 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.