Rating Change
Citizens reiterated its Market Outperform rating on Paylocity Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:PCTY) on October 20, 2026.
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Citizens Reiterates Market Outperform Rating on Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY)
Citizens reiterated its Market Outperform rating on Paylocity Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:PCTY) on October 20, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Paylocity Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:PCTY) · reiterate
- Firm
- Citizens
- Rating
- Market Outperform to Market Outperform
- Price at event
- $169.56
- Market capitalization
- $8.3B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Citizens maintained a Market Outperform rating on Paylocity (PCTY) on October 20, 2026, with the stock trading at $169.56 and a market cap of $8.3 billion.
Market Context
Paylocity Holding Corporation operates in the Technology sector. The stock currently trades at $169.56 with a market capitalization of $8.3B. The stock has gained 9.3% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Citizens provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Paylocity Holding Corporation.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Paylocity Holding Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 7 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Citizens | Market Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 20, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 06, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 05, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View PCTY Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Market Outperform rating mean for PCTY?
A rating of Market Outperform from Citizens reflects the analyst's outlook on Paylocity Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:PCTY). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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