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Paylocity Holding vs ACI Worldwide: PCTY and ACIW compared
Paylocity Holding is the larger company: $452M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $427M for ACI Worldwide (Q3 2026). Paylocity Holding is growing faster (+11% against -12% a year earlier). Paylocity Holding is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against 12.3%.
Where the money goes: PCTY and ACIW
Paylocity Holding (PCTY) · Q1 FY27
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.
ACI Worldwide (ACIW) · Q3 2026
ACI Worldwide, Q3 2026: revenue $427M (-12% year over year), operating margin 12.3%, net earnings $32.5M, operating cash flow $119M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Paylocity Holding (PCTY) | ACI Worldwide (ACIW) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $452M | $427M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +11% | -12% |
| Gross margin | 67.3% | — |
| Operating margin | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| Net earnings | $57.6M | $32.5M |
| Net margin | 12.8% | 7.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $79.7M | $119M |
| Free cash flow | $56.1M | $116M |
| Market value | $9.3B | $6.1B |
| P/E | 33.3× | 36.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $189.15 | $66.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Paylocity Holding
- Recurring fees: $409M (91%)
- Other revenues: $27.2M (6%)
- Implementation services and other: $15.1M (3%)
ACI Worldwide
- Software as a service and platform as a service: $258M (61%)
- License: $94.8M (22%)
- Maintenance: $51.0M (12%)
- Services: $22.7M (5%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Paylocity Holding or ACI Worldwide?
Paylocity Holding is the larger company: $452M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $427M for ACI Worldwide (Q3 2026).
Is Paylocity Holding or ACI Worldwide growing faster?
Paylocity Holding is growing faster (+11% against -12% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Paylocity Holding or ACI Worldwide?
Paylocity Holding is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against 12.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.