Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) Stock Bought Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
by Scott Moore · The Cerbat GemRepresentative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC). In a filing disclosed on April 07th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Paycom Software stock on March 13th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.
Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):
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- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) on 3/27/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) on 3/27/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 3/27/2026.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 3/27/2026.
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) on 3/27/2026.
Paycom Software Price Performance
Shares of PAYC stock traded down $3.01 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $114.82. 1,106,368 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,862,863. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $125.28 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $157.09. Paycom Software, Inc. has a 1-year low of $104.90 and a 1-year high of $267.76. The firm has a market cap of $5.47 billion, a PE ratio of 14.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 0.79.
Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The software maker reported $2.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.44 by $0.01. Paycom Software had a net margin of 22.10% and a return on equity of 24.25%. The company had revenue of $544.30 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $542.79 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.32 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Paycom Software, Inc. will post 7.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Paycom Software Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 23rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th were given a dividend of $0.375 per share. This represents a $1.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 9th. Paycom Software’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 18.54%.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of PAYC. True Wealth Design LLC increased its stake in shares of Paycom Software by 946.7% during the 4th quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 157 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 142 shares in the last quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. increased its stake in shares of Paycom Software by 190.6% during the 4th quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 154 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Paycom Software by 140.3% during the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 161 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares in the last quarter. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new position in shares of Paycom Software during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new position in shares of Paycom Software during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. 87.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on PAYC shares. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Paycom Software from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Paycom Software from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on shares of Paycom Software from $115.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Paycom Software from $140.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, Guggenheim reduced their price target on shares of Paycom Software from $210.00 to $180.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $170.71.
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About Representative Cisneros
Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.
Paycom Software Company Profile
Paycom Software, Inc (NYSE: PAYC) is a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) software provider that delivers an end-to-end solution for human resources, payroll, talent acquisition, time and labor management, and talent management. Its single-database platform enables organizations to process payroll, track time, administer benefits, and manage recruiting and employee development through a unified system. Paycom’s software is designed to streamline administrative tasks, improve data accuracy, and provide real-time reporting and analytics to support strategic HR decisions.
The company’s core offerings include payroll processing with built-in tax compliance, employee self-service functionality, automated time tracking, and customizable talent acquisition tools that allow employers to create and post job requisitions, screen candidates, and conduct onboarding electronically.