Paycom Software, Inc. reports results for the quarter ended September 30 - Earnings Summary

What happened

Paycom reported adjusted earnings of $3.37 per share for the quarter ended September 30, compared with $1.94 a year earlier and analyst expectations of $2.81. Revenue rose 10.2% to $543.80 million, above the $535.29 million analysts expected; reported earnings per share were $2.99.

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Global impact / market context

Earnings and revenue exceeded analyst expectations, suggesting stronger quarterly performance than forecasts anticipated. If that strength continues, it could support revenue and earnings expectations for Paycom, while sustained growth may help the company fund operations and investment; the article does not state what drove the increase.

Analyst inference

Paycom shares had risen 20.8% during the quarter and 65.0% year to date, while the median 12-month analyst price target of $264.50 was about 1.4% below the last close of $268.16. The average rating was hold, indicating divided analyst recommendations.

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What to watch

1. Watch whether Paycom’s next reported revenue and adjusted earnings continue to grow; a slowdown could weaken expectations for future sales and earnings after this above-forecast quarter. Analyst inference
2. Track whether analysts revise earnings forecasts after these results. Their average estimate had risen about 7.7% in three months, while one analyst cut an estimate in the past 30 days. Confirmed
3. Compare future share performance with analyst recommendations and the $264.50 median 12-month target; the target was about 1.4% below the last closing price of $268.16. Analyst inference

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