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$PAYC

PAYCOM SOFTWARE, INC.

XNYSTechnologyServices-Prepackaged Software

$216.08+23.62%+$41.28Prev $174.80LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is PAYC up today? It is at $216.08 (+23.62%), and our scanner flagged it 47 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment PAYC spikes, and full due diligence on PAYC — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$216.08
Change today
+23.62%
Previous close
$174.80
52-week range
$104.90 – $248.95
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$8.33B
Dividend yield
0.86% ($1.50)
Ex-dividend
Aug 24
Ownership & volume
Insider ownership
13.2%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-02
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
3.6M
▼ -7% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Days to cover
4.4d
Avg daily volume
1.1M
Classification
Sector
Technology
Industry
Services-Prepackaged Software
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
1.4x
15m
2.8x
1h
3.1x
1D
0.9x

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Why is $PAYC up today?

15 alerts today9.0x RVOLSEC filing

PAYC is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 15 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on PAYC today, peaking at 9.0x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: Paycom Software, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results. A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.

Likely catalystPaycom Software, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 ResultsReported Second Quarter Total Revenues of $531 million, up 10% year-over-yearReported Second Quarter GAAP Net Income of $107 million, representing 20% of total revenues, or $2.34 per diluted shareReported Second Quarter Non-GAAP Net Income of $128 million, or $2.78 per diluted share, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $PAYC moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusHold16 analysts
Avg target $198.69(-8% downside)
Range $136 – $270
5 buy11 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$PAYC Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish63Bullish
📰 News: 1 bull · 2 bearToday: +23.6%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$PAYC Activity

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Alert· 14m ago
The Watcher BOUGHT $PAYC at $217.0000 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"buy","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · scalp","reason":"scalp entry · coil-under9 refire","shares":1,"instance":"Rider","setup":"coil-under9 refire"}
at $217.00
Alert· 17m ago 9.0× RVOL
PAYC hit 8.985x RVOL at 11:04 AM ET
at $216.24
Alert· 22m ago -1.33%
$PAYC moved -1.33% in 1 min (Level 1) at 10:59 AM ET
at $213.85
Alert· 26m ago 2.3× RVOL
PAYC hit 2.310x RVOL at 10:55 AM ET
at $214.96
Alert· 39m ago
The Watcher SOLD $PAYC at $216.0700 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"sell","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · scalp","reason":"time_box","shares":7,"instance":"Rider"}
at $216.07
Alert· 55m ago
The Watcher BOUGHT $PAYC at $214.6500 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"buy","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · scalp","reason":"scalp entry · coil-under9 refire","shares":7,"instance":"Rider","setup":"coil-under9 refire"}
at $214.65
Alert· 1h ago
The Watcher SOLD $PAYC at $211.9300 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"sell","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · scalp","reason":"burst_9ema_lost","shares":2,"instance":"Rider"}
at $211.93
Alert· 1h ago
The Watcher BOUGHT $PAYC at $219.0000 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"buy","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · scalp","reason":"scalp entry · burst-hod","shares":2,"instance":"Rider","setup":"burst-hod"}
at $219.00
Alert· 1h ago
The Watcher SOLD $PAYC at $216.2000 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"sell","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · scalp","reason":"stop_hit_resting","shares":1,"instance":"Rider","setup":"burst-hod"}
at $216.20
Alert· 1h ago -1.65%
$PAYC moved -1.65% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:50 AM ET
at $214.00
Alert· 1h ago
The Watcher BOUGHT $PAYC at $216.0000 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"buy","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · scalp","reason":"scalp entry · burst-hod","shares":1,"instance":"Rider","setup":"burst-hod"}
at $216.00
Alert· 1h ago
The Watcher SOLD $PAYC at $213.0000 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"sell","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · scalp","reason":"dead_at_5m","shares":3,"instance":"Rider"}
at $213.00
Alert· 1h ago
The Watcher BOUGHT $PAYC at $219.5000 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"buy","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · scalp","reason":"scalp entry · burst-hod","shares":3,"instance":"Rider","setup":"burst-hod"}
at $219.50
Alert· 2h ago +1.90%
$PAYC moved +1.90% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:15 AM ET
at $214.00
Alert· 2h ago 2.6× RVOL
PAYC hit 2.573x RVOL at 9:15 AM ET
at $210.00
Alert· 15h ago +1.27%
$PAYC moved +1.27% in 1 min (Level 1) at 7:59 PM ET
at $200.00
Alert· 16h ago +13.5% vs EMA
PAYC 200EMA (5m) Trending · 100 bars · L4 · +13.47% above EMA · slope +2.48%
at $200.00
Alert· 17h ago +4.72%
$PAYC moved +4.72% (~15m high-low range 4.72%) (Level 4) at 5:36 PM ET
at $199.00
Alert· 18h ago +1.07%
$PAYC moved +1.07% in 1 min (Level 1) at 5:11 PM ET
at $187.00
Alert· 18h ago -1.08%
$PAYC moved -1.08% in 1 min (Level 1) at 4:23 PM ET
at $185.00
News· SEC EDGAR· 19h ago
Paycom Software, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Alert· 21h ago 4.7× RVOL
PAYC hit 4.737x RVOL at 1:48 PM ET
at $174.44
Alert· 1d ago +1.7% vs EMA
PAYC 50EMA (5m) Trending · 77 bars · L3 · +1.67% above EMA · slope +0.85%
at $175.30
Alert· 1d ago +2.0% vs EMA
PAYC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 245 bars · L5 · +1.95% above EMA · slope +0.27%
at $175.30
Alert· 1d ago +2.0% vs EMA
PAYC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 245 bars · L5 · +1.95% above EMA · slope +0.27%
at $175.30
Alert· 1d ago +2.0% vs EMA
PAYC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 245 bars · L5 · +1.95% above EMA · slope +0.27%
at $175.30
News· SEC EDGAR· 2d ago
Paycom Software, Inc. filed an 8-K: Other Material Event
News· SEC EDGAR· 27d ago
Paycom Software, Inc. filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change, Regulation FD Disclosure
News· SEC EDGAR· 90d ago
Paycom Software, Inc. filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· Investing.com· 148d ago Bearish
Investors Watch as S&P 500 Rebalance Shifts Market Dynamics
News· The Motley Fool· 174d ago Bearish
Investment Manager Doubles Down on Paycom, Acquires $95 Million Worth of Shares
News· The Motley Fool· 191d ago Neutral
Sather Loads Up Paycom With 18,000 Shares Bought Last Quarter
News· Investing.com· 205d ago Bullish
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PAYC stock FAQ

Why is $PAYC up today?

PAYC is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 15 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on PAYC today, peaking at 9.0x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: Paycom Software, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results. A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.

What is the PAYC stock price today?

PAYC last traded at $216.08, up 23.62% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does PAYC pay a dividend?

Yes. PAYC currently has a dividend yield of about 0.86% ($1.50 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Aug 24. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live PAYC alerts?

The PAYC Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged PAYC 47 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is PAYC on?

PAYC (PAYCOM SOFTWARE, INC.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $8.33B in the SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE sector.

Is PAYC good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge PAYC for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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