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Paylocity Holding vs Zeta Global Holdings: PCTY and ZETA compared
Paylocity Holding is the larger company: $452M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $443M for Zeta Global Holdings (Q2 2026). Zeta Global Holdings is growing faster (+44% against +11% a year earlier). Paylocity Holding is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against 3.8%.
Where the money goes: PCTY and ZETA
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.
Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA) · Q2 2026
Zeta Global Holdings, Q2 2026: revenue $443M (+44% year over year), operating margin 3.8%, net earnings $8.2M, operating cash flow $69.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Paylocity Holding (PCTY) | Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $452M | $443M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +11% | +44% |
| Gross margin | 67.3% | — |
| Operating margin | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| Net earnings | $57.6M | $8.2M |
| Net margin | 12.8% | 1.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $79.7M | $69.2M |
| Free cash flow | $56.1M | $58.0M |
| Market value | $9.3B | $8.0B |
| P/E | 33.3× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $189.15 | $38.29 |
Where the revenue comes from
Paylocity Holding
- Recurring fees: $409M (91%)
- Other revenues: $27.2M (6%)
- Implementation services and other: $15.1M (3%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Paylocity Holding or Zeta Global Holdings?
Paylocity Holding is the larger company: $452M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $443M for Zeta Global Holdings (Q2 2026).
Is Paylocity Holding or Zeta Global Holdings growing faster?
Zeta Global Holdings is growing faster (+44% against +11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Paylocity Holding or Zeta Global Holdings?
Paylocity Holding is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against 3.8%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.