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Historical analyst accuracy
For Paycom, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 46% were profitable, average return +16% (147 calls). At 3 months: +4% average return (48% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keybanc | 21 | 38% | +9% |
| Piper Sandler | 18 | 17% | -19% |
| Needham | 15 | 40% | +10% |
| Oppenheimer | 12 | 50% | +18% |
| Credit Suisse | 11 | 18% | -21% |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paycom a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Paycom (PAYC) is "Hold" (20 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 46% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Paycom's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $210 (-11% vs $237), ranging from $130 to $270 (11 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Paycom?
Over 1 year, 46% of analyst targets on Paycom were profitable, for an average return of +16% (across 147 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Paycom stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $210 within 12 months, i.e. -11% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $270, the most cautious $130.
What is the Paycom stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $210, -11%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (46%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Paycom overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for Paycom is available in the interactive analysis.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.