Every material Form 8-K Paycom has filed with the SEC since February 12, 2025, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Paycom Software reported third-quarter 2026 total revenues of $543.8 million, up 10.2% from a year earlier, and GAAP net income of $133.2 million, or $2.99 per diluted share, compared with $1.96 a year earlier. The company said it is once again raising its full-year outlook, with 2026 total revenue now expected to be $2.213 billion to $2.218 billion, which matters to shareholders because it signals continued growth in both sales and profit.
Q3 total revenues were $543.8 million, up 10.2% from $493.3 million in the same period of 2025.
GAAP diluted EPS was $2.99 versus $1.96; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $3.37 versus $1.94.
2026 guidance: total revenue of $2.213 billion to $2.218 billion (about 8% growth) and adjusted EBITDA of $1.069 billion to $1.079 billion.
Cash and cash equivalents were $193.9 million at September 30, 2026, down from $370.0 million at December 31, 2025.
Paycom Software's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per share, payable December 7, 2026, to holders of record as of November 23, 2026. The filing is a routine capital return announcement and does not include new financial results, guidance, or changes to the dividend policy beyond this quarter.
Quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per share of common stock declared November 2, 2026
Payment date is December 7, 2026
Record date is the close of business on November 23, 2026
Paycom reported second-quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with total revenues of $531.2 million, up 9.8% from a year earlier, and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.34 versus $1.58. CEO Chad Richison said results came in ahead of expectations and that the company is raising its full-year 2026 outlook, which now calls for total revenue of $2.197 billion to $2.212 billion. The filing does not state the prior guidance, so the size of the raise cannot be measured from this document.
Q2 total revenues $531.2 million, up 9.8%; recurring and other revenues $505.2 million, up 11.0%
Q2 GAAP net income $107.4 million, or $2.34 per diluted share, versus $89.5 million, or $1.58, a year earlier
Q2 non-GAAP net income $127.7 million, or $2.78 per diluted share, versus $2.06; adjusted EBITDA $235.0 million
2026 guidance: total revenue of $2.197 billion to $2.212 billion, growth of 7% to 8%; adjusted EBITDA of $1.007 billion to $1.022 billion
Paycom's board increased its size from six to eight directors and appointed Craig E. Boelte, its former chief financial officer, as a Class I director and William Kerber, a former chief information officer, as a Class III director. Mr. Kerber also joined the audit committee. The filing contains no financial results or guidance, so the change is a governance update rather than a change in the company's reported performance.
Board size increased from six to eight directors; the appointments were made July 8, 2026.
Craig E. Boelte, 62, was Paycom's CFO from February 2006 to February 2025 and is named a Class I director.
William Kerber, 50, was Paycom's CIO from July 2007 to October 2017, is named a Class III director, and joins the audit committee.
Both directors will receive the company's standard non-employee director compensation, described in the April 2, 2026 proxy statement.
Paycom reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $571.9 million, up 7.8% from a year earlier, and GAAP net income of $155.7 million, or $3.04 per diluted share, compared with $2.48 a year earlier. The company also issued full-year 2026 guidance of $2.175 billion to $2.195 billion in total revenue and $950 million to $970 million in adjusted EBITDA, and it repurchased $1.060 billion of its stock during the quarter.
Total revenues of $571.9 million, up 7.8% from $530.5 million; recurring and other revenues of $544.0 million, up 8.8%
GAAP net income of $155.7 million, or $3.04 per diluted share, versus $139.4 million, or $2.48, a year earlier
Full-year 2026 guidance: total revenue of $2.175 billion to $2.195 billion (6% to 7% growth) and adjusted EBITDA of $950 million to $970 million
Repurchased 8,375,443 shares for $1.060 billion during the quarter; cash and cash equivalents were $153.9 million at March 31, 2026
Paycom Software entered an amended and restated credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent, replacing its July 29, 2022 facility. The senior secured revolving credit facility allows borrowing of up to $2.125 billion and matures April 23, 2031, with an option for an additional $750.0 million subject to lender commitments. The filing shows about $675 million outstanding and says proceeds may fund working capital, acquisitions and share repurchases.
Revolving credit facility of up to $2.125 billion, maturing April 23, 2031
About $675 million principal outstanding under the revolver as of April 23, 2026
Optional incremental facility of up to an additional $750.0 million, subject to lender approval
Financial covenants require interest coverage of at least 3.00 to 1.00 and leverage no greater than 3.50 to 1.00
Paycom Software director Archana Vemulapalli resigned from the Board of Directors and all its committees, effective March 31, 2026, to pursue other professional opportunities. The company said the resignation was not due to any disagreement over its operations, policies or practices, and the Board will shrink from seven to six directors.
Archana Vemulapalli notified the Board of her resignation on March 23, 2026, effective March 31, 2026.
Her resignation covers the Board and all committees she served on.
Board size drops from seven to six directors as of her resignation.
The filing states the departure was not related to any disagreement with the company.
Paycom's subsidiary Paycom Payroll, LLC signed an Increasing Lender Supplement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and other lenders, raising commitments under its credit agreement by $461.6 million to a senior secured revolving facility of $1.46 billion. The company has borrowed approximately $675.0 million under the facility as of March 12, 2026, so the expanded credit line adds borrowing capacity while the existing debt level is significant.
Commitments increased by $461.6 million on March 12, 2026, bringing the senior secured revolving facility to $1.46 billion.
Approximately $675.0 million had been borrowed under the Revolving Facility as of March 12, 2026.
Other material terms of the July 29, 2022 Credit Agreement are unchanged, per the filing.
The supplement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the 8-K.
Paycom's Board appointed Shane Hadlock as President on February 18, 2026, with a title of President and Chief Client Officer, and he will perform the functions of the company's sole principal operating officer. The Board also approved amended and restated bylaws that let the Board or the CEO assign the president's duties, and that broaden the definition of "Principal Competitor" used in advance notice provisions.
Shane Hadlock appointed President on February 18, 2026; his annual base salary was increased to $700,000
Randy Peck, Chief Operating Officer, will report to Hadlock; Chad Richison remains CEO and Chairman
Amended and Restated Bylaws, approved February 18, 2026, change how the president's duties are assigned and define "Principal Competitor" by Board determination (Exhibit 3.1)
Paycom reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and gave 2026 guidance. Full-year revenue grew 9.0% to $2,051.7 million, while GAAP net income fell to $453.4 million, or $8.08 per diluted share, from $502.0 million, or $8.92, a year earlier. The company expects 2026 revenue of $2.175 billion to $2.195 billion, growth of 6% to 7%.
Q4 2025 revenue was $544.3 million, up 10.2% from $493.8 million; Q4 GAAP diluted EPS was $2.07 versus $2.02.
Full-year 2025 non-GAAP net income was $518.6 million, or $9.24 per diluted share, versus $8.21 in 2024.
2026 guidance: total revenue of $2.175 billion to $2.195 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $950 million to $970 million.
Total debt was $0 at December 31, 2025; the company paid $84.8 million in dividends and $325.5 million in share repurchases for the year.
Paycom Software appointed Jeff York as Chief Sales Officer effective January 23, 2026, replacing Amy Walker, who moved to a consulting role on January 20, 2026. York previously held the CSO role from 2007 to April 2021 and had been serving as Paycom's Leadership Strategist. The filing discloses no financial results, and the change is a senior sales leadership transition with the terms of Walker's consulting and release agreements.
Jeff York returns as Chief Sales Officer effective January 23, 2026; he previously served in the role from 2007 to April 2021.
Amy Walker transitioned to a consulting role on January 20, 2026.
Walker's 12-month consulting agreement pays $46,920.86 per month and includes non-competition provisions.
Under a release agreement, the company accelerated vesting of 2,952 restricted shares and 2,796 restricted stock units for Walker while cancelling certain unvested equity awards.
Paycom Software reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of $493.3 million, up 9.1% from a year earlier, and GAAP diluted earnings of $1.96 per share, up from $1.31. GAAP results include a $26.3 million tax-adjusted gain from modifying a naming rights agreement, and the company issued full-year 2025 guidance for revenue of $2.045 billion to $2.055 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $872 million to $882 million.
Q3 total revenue $493.3 million, up 9.1% from $451.9 million
GAAP net income $110.7 million, or $1.96 per diluted share, versus $73.3 million, or $1.31, a year earlier; includes a $26.3 million tax-adjusted naming rights gain
Non-GAAP net income $109.6 million, or $1.94 per diluted share, versus $93.4 million, or $1.67
Full-year 2025 guidance: revenue $2.045 billion to $2.055 billion; adjusted EBITDA $872 million to $882 million
Paycom Software director Felicia Williams notified the board on September 16, 2025 that she will retire from the board and all its committees, effective September 30, 2025. The board will shrink from eight to seven directors, and Frederick C. Peters II will take over as audit committee chairperson; the filing says the retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company.
Felicia Williams retires from the board and all committees effective September 30, 2025
Board size reduced from eight to seven directors upon her retirement
Frederick C. Peters II replaces Williams as audit committee chairperson effective the same date
Filing states the retirement is not related to any disagreement on company operations, policies or practices
Paycom announced that Chief Information Officer Brad Smith will resign effective October 31, 2025, and move to the role of Senior Technical Strategist. The Board also reorganized executive responsibilities, naming Shane Hadlock chief technology officer alongside his chief client officer role and Rachael Gannon chief automation officer. The filing contains no financial results; the changes are personnel and compensation matters that shareholders may watch for effects on IT leadership.
Brad Smith intends to resign as CIO effective October 31, 2025, and will become Senior Technical Strategist for Paycom Payroll, LLC
Shane Hadlock's 2025 cash bonus is $500,000 with base salary of $550,000; Rachael Gannon's 2025 cash bonus is $200,000 with base salary of $525,000
Smith's transition agreement accelerates vesting of 7,000 restricted shares and 5,393 restricted stock units, and cancels 19,000 unvested restricted shares and 7,901 unvested RSUs
Changes were approved by the Board on August 18, 2025; Chad Richison, Bob Foster, Amy Vickroy Walker and Randy Peck were also designated executive officers
Paycom reported second-quarter 2025 revenue of $483.6 million, up 10.5% from a year earlier, and GAAP net income of $89.5 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, versus $1.20 a year earlier. CEO Chad Richison said the company is raising its 2025 growth and margin targets, and the new outlook calls for total revenue of $2.045 billion to $2.055 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $872.0 million to $882.0 million.
Q2 2025 total revenue $483.6 million, up 10.5% from $437.5 million; recurring and other revenue up 12.2%
GAAP diluted EPS $1.58 vs. $1.20 a year earlier; non-GAAP diluted EPS $2.06 vs. $1.62
2025 outlook: total revenue $2.045 billion to $2.055 billion; adjusted EBITDA $872.0 million to $882.0 million, about 43% margin at midpoint
Cash and equivalents $532.2 million and total debt $0 as of June 30, 2025
Paycom reported first-quarter 2025 revenue of $530.5 million, up 6.1% from a year earlier, and non-GAAP net income of $157.7 million, or $2.80 per diluted share. GAAP net income fell to $139.4 million, or $2.48 per diluted share, from $247.2 million a year earlier, when results included a $117.5 million benefit from a forfeited CEO performance award. Chief executive Chad Richison said the company is raising its outlook for 2025.
Q1 2025 total revenues were $530.5 million, up 6.1% from $499.9 million.
GAAP net income was $139.4 million, or $2.48 per diluted share, versus $247.2 million, or $4.37, in Q1 2024, which included a $117.5 million benefit.
Non-GAAP net income was $157.7 million, or $2.80 per diluted share, versus $146.6 million, or $2.59, a year earlier.
2025 guidance: total revenue of $2.023 billion to $2.038 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $843.0 million to $858.0 million.
Paycom Software said its board appointed Bob Foster as chief financial officer, effective Feb. 21, 2025, when Craig Boelte retires. Boelte had told the board on July 31, 2024 that he intended to retire within nine to 12 months. The change moves the finance leadership role to an executive who has served as the company's executive vice president of accounting and finance since October 2024.
Bob Foster, 63, takes the CFO role effective Feb. 21, 2025, succeeding Craig Boelte, who retires that day.
Foster has been executive vice president of accounting and finance since October 2024 and joined the company in November 2022.
Foster previously led payroll company iiPay, including as chief executive officer from 2016 to October 2022, and was a senior partner at Ernst & Young.
Foster's annual base salary in the new role is $545,000, and he is eligible for the Annual Incentive Plan and equity awards.
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