Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Shares of Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC)

Representative 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):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of MACOM Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:MTSI) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) on 3/27/2026.
• 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 Stock Performance

NYSE PAYC opened at $118.17 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $125.67 and its 200-day moving average price is $157.38. Paycom Software, Inc. has a 52-week low of $104.90 and a 52-week high of $267.76. The company has a market cap of $6.41 billion, a PE ratio of 14.61, a P/E/G ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 0.79.

Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) last released its quarterly earnings data 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 firm had revenue of $544.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $542.79 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.32 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts forecast that Paycom Software, Inc. will post 7.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Paycom Software Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 23rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th were paid a dividend of $0.375 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 9th. This represents a $1.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Paycom Software’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 18.54%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. True Wealth Design LLC raised its holdings in shares of Paycom Software by 946.7% in the fourth quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 157 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 142 shares during the last quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. raised its holdings in shares of Paycom Software by 190.6% during the fourth quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 154 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 101 shares during the last quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Paycom Software by 140.3% during the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 161 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares during the last quarter. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new position in shares of Paycom Software during the third quarter worth $29,000. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new position in shares of Paycom Software during the second quarter worth $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.77% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Zacks Research raised shares of Paycom Software from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. TD Cowen decreased their target price on shares of Paycom Software from $200.00 to $184.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. KeyCorp decreased their target price on shares of Paycom Software from $250.00 to $195.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Paycom Software from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, BTIG Research decreased their price target on shares of Paycom Software from $195.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a 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 company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Paycom Software currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $170.71.

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.

About Paycom Software

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.