Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC) Stock

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC). In a filing disclosed on May 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Paycom Software stock on April 14th. 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):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Revvity (NYSE:RVTY) on 5/1/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) on 5/1/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Wayfair (NYSE:W) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) on 5/1/2026.

Paycom Software Stock Down 0.6%

NYSE PAYC traded down $0.89 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $137.55. 1,256,184 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 958,335. Paycom Software, Inc. has a 1-year low of $104.90 and a 1-year high of $267.76. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $126.49 and a 200-day simple moving average of $144.79. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83. The company has a market cap of $6.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.90, a P/E/G ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 0.77.

Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The software maker reported $3.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.99 by $0.16. Paycom Software had a return on equity of 28.34% and a net margin of 22.44%.The firm had revenue of $571.80 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $564.37 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.80 EPS. Paycom Software’s quarterly revenue was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Paycom Software, Inc. will post 8.73 EPS for the current year.

Paycom Software Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 26th will be paid a dividend of $0.375 per share. This represents a $1.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 26th. Paycom Software’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 17.34%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their target price on Paycom Software from $115.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. UBS Group decreased their target price on Paycom Software from $210.00 to $183.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Barclays decreased their target price on Paycom Software from $150.00 to $148.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Mizuho lifted their target price on Paycom Software from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their target price on Paycom Software from $148.00 to $154.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $159.67.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Paycom Software

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of PAYC. Brighton Jones LLC bought a new stake in shares of Paycom Software in the 4th quarter worth $638,000. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Paycom Software by 23.7% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 19,155 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $4,136,000 after buying an additional 3,674 shares in the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association bought a new stake in shares of Paycom Software in the 1st quarter worth $215,000. Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in shares of Paycom Software by 22.8% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 7,958 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,739,000 after buying an additional 1,480 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Focus Partners Wealth raised its stake in shares of Paycom Software by 220.8% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 3,940 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $861,000 after buying an additional 2,712 shares in the last quarter. 87.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.