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Paylocity is a provider of payroll and human capital management solutions servicing small- to midsize clients in the United States. The company was founded in 1997 and targets businesses with 10-5,000 employees and services about 39,000 clients as of fiscal 2024. Alongside core payroll services, Paylocity offers HCM solutions such as time and attendance and recruiting software as well as workplace collaboration and communication tools.

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Paylocity Holding Corp

In the current market session, Paylocity Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) share price is at $183.98, after a 0.13% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 4.13%, but in the past year, went up by 15.31%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Evaluating Paylocity Holding P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 53.5 in the Professional Services industry, Paylocity Holding Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 47.24. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Scotiabank analyst Allan Verkhovski initiated coverage on Paylocity Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Sector Perform rating and announced a price target of $190. Paylocity shares closed at $186.75 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PCTY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Chardan Capital analyst Keay Nakae initiated coverage on Korro Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRRO#NASDAQ">KRRO</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $25. Korro Bio shares closed at $13.40 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KRRO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Scotiabank initiated coverage on UroGen Pharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URGN#NASDAQ">URGN</a>) with a Sector Outperform rating and announced a price target of $23. UroGen Pharma shares closed at $10.75 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/URGN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst George Farmer initiated coverage on Protara Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TARA#NASDAQ">TARA</a>) with a Sector Outperform rating and announced a price target of $12. Protara Therapeutics shares closed at $4.17 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TARA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Scotiabank analyst Allan Verkhovski initiates coverage on Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Sector Perform rating and announces Price Target of $190.

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Scotiabank Initiates Coverage On Paylocity Holding with Sector Perform Rating, Announces Price Target of $190

Mizuho analyst Siti Panigrahi maintains Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $245 to $220.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Paylocity Holding, Lowers Price Target to $220

Paylocity Holding's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NYSE">PCTY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.72% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.06 million shares sold short, which is 2.41% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.05 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Paylocity Holding Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Paylocity Holding has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Paylocity Holding's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Paylocity Holding's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.30%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Do Investors Really Feel About Paylocity Holding?

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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower as markets react to President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

In the last three months, 15 analysts have published ratings on Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $243.27, a high estimate of $270.00, and a low estimate of $220.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $223.40, the current average has increased by 8.89%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743689087_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Paylocity Holding is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
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<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$231.00</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
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<td>Samad Samana</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
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<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
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<td>Brian Peterson</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
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<td>Brad Reback</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
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<td>Kevin Mcveigh</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$211.00</td>
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<td>Jason Celino</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
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<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
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<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
<td>$212.00</td>
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<td>Jason Celino</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
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<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
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<td>Steven Enders</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$231.00</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
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<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
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<td>Jared Levine</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
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</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Paylocity Holding. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Paylocity Holding compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Paylocity Holding's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Paylocity Holding's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PCTY/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Paylocity Holding analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Paylocity Holding</h2>
Paylocity is a provider of payroll and human capital management solutions servicing small- to midsize clients in the United States. The company was founded in 1997 and targets businesses with 10-5,000 employees and services about 39,000 clients as of fiscal 2024. Alongside core payroll services, Paylocity offers HCM solutions such as time and attendance and recruiting software as well as workplace collaboration and communication tools.
<h3>Paylocity Holding: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Paylocity Holding's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 15.51% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Paylocity Holding's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 9.94%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Paylocity Holding's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.29%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Paylocity Holding's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.8%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.33.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Forecasting The Future: 15 Analyst Projections For Paylocity Holding

Citizens Capital Markets analyst Patrick Walravens reiterates Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $270 price target.

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Citizens Capital Markets Reiterates Market Outperform on Paylocity Holding, Maintains $270 Price Target

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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower amid economic worries driven by tariffs and trade policies. Investors may be expecting a decline in investment, which may also be weighing on the industry.

Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow maintains Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $214 to $231.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Paylocity Holding, Raises Price Target to $231

Jefferies analyst Samad Samana maintains Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $240 to $255.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Paylocity Holding, Raises Price Target to $255

JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens maintains Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Market Outperform and raises the price target from $250 to $270.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Paylocity Holding, Raises Price Target to $270

Raymond James analyst Brian Peterson reiterates Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $215 to $265.

Raymond James Reiterates Outperform on Paylocity Holding, Raises Price Target to $265

Stifel analyst Brad Reback maintains Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $220 to $250.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Paylocity Holding, Raises Price Target to $250

UBS analyst Kevin Mcveigh maintains Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $211 to $220.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Paylocity Holding, Raises Price Target to $220

Keybanc analyst Jason Celino maintains Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $220 to $250.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Paylocity Holding, Raises Price Target to $250

Needham analyst Scott Berg maintains Paylocity Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $220 to $250.

Needham Maintains Buy on Paylocity Holding, Raises Price Target to $250

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