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Paycom Software Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary11 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved double-digit recurring revenue growth and near-record adjusted EBITDA margins in 2025, driven by automation and client ROI focus.

  • Full year 2025 revenues reached $2.052 billion, up 9% year-over-year, with GAAP net income of $453 million and non-GAAP net income of $519 million.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was $882 million, representing a 43% margin.

  • Client retention improved to 91% in 2025, with client count growing to approximately 39,200 and parent company groupings up 5% to 20,300.

  • Launched new automated decisioning tools, including AI-driven IWant, Beti, and GONE, enhancing client productivity and satisfaction.

Financial highlights

  • Q4 2025 total revenue was $544.3 million, up 10.2% year-over-year; recurring and other revenue reached $517 million, up 11%.

  • Full year recurring and other revenues were $1.94 billion, up 10.3% year-over-year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin in Q4 was 43.4% ($236 million); full year adjusted EBITDA grew 14% to $882 million, with a 43% margin.

  • Full year GAAP net income was $453 million ($8.08 per diluted share); non-GAAP net income was $519 million ($9.24 per share).

  • Operating cash flow rose 27% to $679 million (33% margin); free cash flow was $404 million, up 20% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Fiscal 2026 revenue expected between $2.175 billion and $2.195 billion, representing 6%-7% growth.

  • Recurring and other revenues projected to grow 7%-8% year-over-year in 2026.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 forecasted at $950-$970 million, with a margin of approximately 44%.

  • Guidance includes $103 million in interest on client funds, assuming two rate cuts in 2026.

Drivers of 2025 GAAP net income decline
Reason for 2026 revenue growth deceleration
Cause of lower 2026 client funds interest revenue
How will sales strategy changes impact 2026 growth?
Which adjacent industries will AI enable entry?
What drives record client returns to Paycom?
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