PAYC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

PAYC has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 1.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.71%
Payout Ratio 22.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 15.47%
Consistency Lifetime 98.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.36%
Payout FCF 21.7%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 47.39%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

Top Dividend Payers in Application Software

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
OPRA 1,182 M 4.86% 11.1%
KARO 1,546 M 2.65% 4.13%
EVD 8,026 M 1.57% 3.37%
GEN 14,795 M 1.77% 2.70%
ADEA 1,981 M 1.48% 2.41%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TUYA 1,339 M 94.9% 100%
KARO 1,546 M 27.7% 100%
EVD 8,026 M 25.1% 78.4%
BSY 10,664 M 23.6% 99.2%
INTU 135,614 M 15.2% 98.9%

PAYC Dividend History: Last 11 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-24 2025-11-24 2025-12-08 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.23%
2025-08-25 2025-08-25 2025-09-08 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.16%
2025-05-27 2025-05-27 2025-06-09 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.14%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-24 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.17%
2024-11-25 2024-11-25 2024-12-09 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.16%
2024-08-26 2024-08-26 2024-09-09 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.23%
2024-05-28 2024-05-28 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.22%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-18 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.21%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-12-11 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.21%
2023-08-25 2023-08-28 2023-09-11 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.13%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-12 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.13%

PAYC Dividend FAQ

Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC) delivers a cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) platform as SaaS to U.S. small- and mid-size enterprises, covering the full employment lifecycle-from talent acquisition and time-and-labor tracking to payroll processing, benefits administration, and performance management. The suite integrates tools such as applicant tracking, e-Verify, payroll tax handling, employee self-service, and compliance modules like COBRA and ACA, plus a mobile manager portal for real-time approvals and communication.

What is the Dividend Yield of PAYC?

As of February 2026, PAYC`s dividend yield is 0.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.50 USD by the current share price of 130.97.

Does PAYC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, PAYC paid a dividend of 1.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-24 and the payout was 0.375 USD.

How often does PAYC pay dividends?

PAYC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PAYC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-24.

PAYC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PAYC for the next 4 payments are between 0.375 (+0.0%) and 0.375 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will PAYC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.375 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Paycom Software (PAYC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PAYC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Paycom Software (PAYC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of PAYC?

PAYC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.5% per year.
Strong growth: PAYC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of PAYC?

PAYC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.36%. If you bought PAYC's shares at 420.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.36% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PAYC?

PAYC Payout Consistency is 98.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Paycom Software has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PAYC have a good Dividend Yield?

PAYC`s 0.71% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PAYC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PAYC is 22.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of PAYC?

PAYC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 47.39%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PAYC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PAYC's Outstanding Shares?

Paycom Software's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.73% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has PAYC ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2011 1,000,000
2012 24,659,000 +2365.9%
2013 47,686,300 +93.38%
2014 50,000,000 +4.85%
2015 58,365,600 +16.73%
2016 58,883,000 +0.89%
2017 58,850,300 -0.06%
2018 58,238,200 -1.04%
2019 58,378,000 +0.24%
2020 58,214,000 -0.28%
2021 58,238,000 +0.04%
2022 58,037,000 -0.35%
2023 57,229,000 -1.39%
2024 56,200,000 -1.8%
2025 56,400,000 +0.36%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:10