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 November 2026 at $248.86, down 5.81% for the month and +51.14% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, PAYC is +56.16%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +47.22% versus its 200-day moving average ($169.04), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, PAYC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −26.69%, with a relative strength index reading of 84.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 41% — 16 positive months versus 23 negative months.
Paycom ended November 2026 at $248.86, posting a monthly return of −5.81%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.63%.
The current quarter stands at +14.34% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +47.22% versus the 200-day moving average ($169.04).
Year-to-date, PAYC is +56.16% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +45.54%. The stock is currently −9.58% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −57.25%.
| Period | PAYC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.01% | −0.36% | +0.37% |
| 1 Week | +4.86% | +2.59% | +2.27% |
| 1 Month | −5.81% | −0.18% | −5.63% |
| 3 Months | +16.19% | −2.37% | +18.55% |
| 6 Months | +86.26% | +0.83% | +85.43% |
| YTD | +56.16% | +10.62% | +45.54% |
| 12 Months | +51.14% | +12.25% | +38.88% |
| 3 Years | +44.69% | +71.37% | −26.69% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2026 | +45.83% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | +30.46% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | +25.49% |
| #4 | Oct 2026 | +21.39% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | +16.60% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2023 | −25.84% |
| #2 | May 2024 | −22.69% |
| #3 | Jan 2026 | −15.44% |
| #4 | Nov 2025 | −13.85% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −12.06% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −10.05% |
| Q4 2025 | −23.44% |
| Q1 2026 | −23.73% |
| Q2 2026 | +3.41% |
| Q3 2026 | +73.18% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +14.34% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −33.38% |
| 2024 | −0.85% |
| 2025 | −22.25% |
| 2026 | +56.16% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $275.22 (2026-10-23) |
| 52-Week Low | $104.90 (2026-02-12) |
| Current Price | $248.86 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $169.04 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +47.22% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −57.25% (2026-04-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −9.58% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 84.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −26.69% |
| RS Peak | 114.8 (May 2025) |
| RS Trough | 42.5 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was PAYC's return for this report period?
PAYC returned −5.81% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has PAYC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD PAYC: +56.16% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is PAYC's 12-month return?
+51.14% over the trailing 12 months.
Is PAYC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +47.22% versus 200DMA ($169.04).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−57.25% on 2026-04-10.