Paycor HCM, Inc. (PYCR)

Paychex, Inc. remains a steady business, but the Paycor acquisition introduces new risks and high expectations that may not be fully justified. The company's valuation is stretched, leaving little room for error, especially with increased debt from the Paycor deal. While revenue growth will look strong with Paycor included, true organic growth and integration success remain uncertain.

Paychex gets upgrades to a buy, since my last coverage calling it a hold, despite the stock trading near a 5-year high and elevated P/E valuation. The company boasts sector-leading profit margins, conservative balance sheet risk, and a proven track record of dividend growth in 10 years. I expect further modest price upside over the next three years.

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) (“Paychex”), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Paycor HCM, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYCR) (“Paycor”), a leading provider of HCM, payroll and talent software. “The Paycor acquisition unites two industry leaders with unrivaled AI-enabled technology supported by world-class service and advisory capabilities,” said John Gibson, Paychex president and CEO. “Tog.

Investors interested in Internet - Software stocks are likely familiar with StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) and Paycor HCM, Inc. (PYCR).

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Paycor HCM, Inc. (PYCR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.11 per share a year ago.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paycor HCM, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYCR) (“Paycor” or the “Company”), a leading provider of human capital management (“HCM”) software, today announced financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2025, which ended December 31, 2024.

PYCR's Q2 fiscal 2025 results are likely to benefit from increased migrations, go-to-market strategy, higher attach rates and AI implementation.

All-in-one solution fully integrates with PDI Enterprise to simplify workforce management and optimize productivity ATLANTA , Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Convenience retail and wholesale petroleum operators face increasing demands with labor management, prompting the need for more efficient solutions to streamline workforce planning, processes, and execution. After an extensive assessment of leading solutions that would best fit the complex needs of the industry, PDI Technologies has announced entry into the embedded partner program with Paycor HCM, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYCR) to integrate Paycor's comprehensive human capital management (HCM) solution into PDI Enterprise.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paycor HCM, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYCR) (“Paycor”), a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) software, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended December 31, 2024, after the U.S. financial markets close on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Paycor HCM -0.025 (-0.11%) Paychex +2.735 (+1.93%)

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Northland raised the firm's price target on Asure Software (ASUR) to $14 from $12.50 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares following Paychex's (PAYX) announcement of a deal to acquire Paycor HCM (PYCR) for $22.50 per share. The $4.1B enterprise value paid in that deal "captures a meaningful valuation disparity" relative to Asure, despite its somewhat similar metrics, the analyst tells investors. Asure Software +1.4 (+14.00%) Paychex +3.2 (+2.35%) Paycor HCM -0.725 (-3.17%)

NEW YORK , Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Monteverde & Associates PC  (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm by ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We are headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and are investigating Paycor HCM, Inc. (NYSE: PYCR ), relating to the proposed merger with Paychex.

Needham downgraded Paycor HCM (PYCR) to Hold from Buy without a price target after the company entered into a definitive agreement to acquired by Paychex (PAYX) in an all-cash transaction for $22.50 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $4.1B. Paycor HCM -0.72 (-3.15%) Paychex +3.06 (+2.25%)

Paycor HCM (PYCR) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.