PAYC monthly performance report
View PAYC's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
PAYC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Paycom (PAYC) closed September 2026 at $227.59, down 4.81% for the month and +6.69% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, PAYC is +42.82%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +51.08% versus its 200-day moving average ($150.64), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, PAYC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −88.18%, with a relative strength index reading of 48.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 41% — 16 positive months versus 23 negative months.
Paycom ended September 2026 at $227.59, posting a monthly return of −4.81%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.12%.
The current quarter stands at +81.09% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +51.08% versus the 200-day moving average ($150.64).
Year-to-date, PAYC is +42.82% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of +32.24%. The stock is currently −6.45% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −59.15%.
| Period | PAYC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.37% | −0.44% | +0.81% |
| 1 Week | +5.57% | −1.10% | +6.67% |
| 1 Month | −4.81% | −1.69% | −3.12% |
| 3 Months | +69.19% | −0.10% | +69.29% |
| 6 Months | +74.63% | +13.21% | +61.42% |
| YTD | +42.82% | +10.58% | +32.24% |
| 12 Months | +6.69% | +14.25% | −7.56% |
| 3 Years | −18.11% | +70.07% | −88.18% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2026 | +45.83% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | +30.46% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | +25.49% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +16.60% |
| #5 | Jul 2023 | +14.79% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2023 | −25.84% |
| #2 | May 2024 | −22.69% |
| #3 | Aug 2023 | −20.05% |
| #4 | Jan 2026 | −15.44% |
| #5 | Nov 2025 | −13.85% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +5.91% |
| Q3 2025 | −10.05% |
| Q4 2025 | −23.44% |
| Q1 2026 | −23.73% |
| Q2 2026 | +3.41% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +81.09% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −33.38% |
| 2024 | −0.85% |
| 2025 | −22.25% |
| 2026 | +42.82% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $243.28 (2026-09-01) |
| 52-Week Low | $104.90 (2026-02-12) |
| Current Price | $227.59 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $150.64 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +51.08% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −59.15% (2026-04-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −6.45% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 48.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −88.18% |
| RS Peak | 102.5 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 26.7 (Feb 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was PAYC's return for this report period?
PAYC returned −4.81% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has PAYC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD PAYC: +42.82% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is PAYC's 12-month return?
+6.69% over the trailing 12 months.
Is PAYC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +51.08% versus 200DMA ($150.64).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−59.15% on 2026-04-10.