Paycom Software (PAYC) Stock Buyback History
TTM buyback yield 22.30% · Shareholder yield (TTM) 22.30%.
PAYC
TTM buyback yield
22.30%
Shareholder yield (TTM)
22.30%
5Y share count change
-3.7%
TTM buyback spend
$1.39B
SBC coverage (TTM)
19.90x
YoY change in spend
+165.1%
5Y CAGR of spend
+44.3%
Peak year (2025)
$325.50M
Cumulative spend
$1.19B
TTM metrics calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending (reported ).
Key takeaways
- Paycom Software (PAYC) repurchased about $1.39B of stock over the trailing twelve months.
- Diluted share count is down 3.7% over the last ~5 fiscal years — buybacks are net-shrinking the share base.
- TTM buyback ÷ stock-based-comp ratio of 19.90× — repurchases more than cover SBC dilution.
- Cash buyback spend has compounded at +44.3% per year over the latest 5-year window.
- TTM repurchases used about 383% of free cash flow remaining after dividends.
Buyback context per fiscal year
Annual repurchases alongside stock-based compensation, diluted share count and the year-over-year change — useful for SBC-coverage and dilution-offset reading at a glance.
| Year | Buybacks | SBC | Net | Shares (dil.) | YoY shares | Buyback yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $325.50M | $0.00 | $325.50M | 0.06B | -0.4% | 3.72% |
| 2024 | $122.80M | $22.90M | $99.90M | 0.06B | -2.9% | 1.07% |
| 2023 | $286.62M | $129.81M | $156.81M | 0.06B | -0.3% | 2.42% |
| 2022 | $94.65M | $94.90M | −$246.00K | 0.06B | -0.0% | 0.53% |
| 2021 | $65.58M | $97.51M | −$31.93M | 0.06B | -0.2% | 0.27% |
| 2020 | $52.04M | $90.11M | −$38.07M | 0.06B | -0.2% | 0.20% |
| 2019 | $42.53M | $47.27M | −$4.74M | 0.06B | -0.3% | 0.28% |
| 2018 | $105.19M | $36.58M | $68.61M | 0.06B | -0.4% | 1.49% |
| 2017 | $56.88M | $38.54M | $18.34M | 0.06B | -0.3% | 1.22% |
| 2016 | $35.56M | $22.47M | $13.09M | 0.06B | 1.8% | 1.36% |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $3.22M | −$3.22M | 0.06B | 11.7% | — |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $712.00K | −$712.00K | 0.05B | 7.2% | — |
| 2013 | $1.06M | $934.00K | $127.00K | 0.05B | 0.0% | 0.15% |
| 2012 | $0.00 | $503.00K | −$503.00K | 0.05B | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | $1.00M | $0.00 | $1.00M | 0.05B | — | — |
Cash buyback spend (USD) — annual & quarterly history
Trailing-twelve-month and per-period cash repurchases for Paycom Software (PAYC) from the consolidated cash flow statement (line: common stock repurchased), in USD as filed.
Cash buyback spend over time for Paycom Software (PAYC)
Per-period cash repurchases
Cash buyback spend annual + quarterly history for Paycom Software (PAYC)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $325.50M | +165.1% | +$202.70M | ||
| 2024 | $122.80M | -57.2% | -$163.82M | ||
| 2023 | $286.62M | +202.8% | +$191.97M | ||
| 2022 | $94.65M | +44.3% | +$29.07M | ||
| 2021 | $65.58M | +26.0% | +$13.54M | ||
| 2020 | $52.04M | +22.4% | +$9.51M | ||
| 2019 | $42.53M | -59.6% | -$62.66M | ||
| 2018 | $105.19M | +84.9% | +$48.31M | ||
| 2017 | $56.88M | +60.0% | +$21.32M | ||
| 2016 | $35.56M | — | +$35.56M | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | -100.0% | -$1.06M | ||
| 2013 | $1.06M | — | +$1.06M | ||
| 2012 | $0 | -100.0% | -$1.00M | ||
| 2011 | $1.00M | — | — |
Paycom Software (PAYC) most recent annual buyback spend stands at $325.50M (2025) – surged 165.1% year-over-year.
Paycom Software buyback spend has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +44.3% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
The dataset's maximum buyback spend sits at $325.50M (2025); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 2012.
Among 8 Technology peers, Paycom Software (PAYC) ranks 7th; the peer median for buyback spend is $6.01B.
Paycom Software Buyback Spend 2025: $325.50M
Paycom Software buyback spend in 2025 was $325.50M, surged 165.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Paycom Software Buyback Spend 2024: $122.80M
Paycom Software buyback spend in 2024 was $122.80M, plunged 57.2% below 2023.
Paycom Software Buyback Spend 2023: $286.62M
Paycom Software buyback spend in 2023 was $286.62M, surged 202.8% from 2022.
Paycom Software Buyback Spend 2022: $94.65M
Paycom Software buyback spend in 2022 was $94.65M, surged 44.3% from 2021.
Paycom Software Buyback Spend 2021: $65.58M
Paycom Software buyback spend in 2021 was $65.58M.
See more financial history for Paycom Software (PAYC).
Sector peers by buyback spend
Companies in the same sector as Paycom Software, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple (AAPL) | $90.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $40.09B | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $18.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $6.31B | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $5.72B | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $1.32B | Technology |
| TSMC (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $0 | Technology |
Share count history
Diluted weighted-average shares drive the EPS denominator and per-share capital-return maths. A falling diluted share count means buybacks are outpacing dilution from stock-based compensation and option exercises.
Diluted vs basic shares (annual)
Year-over-year change in diluted shares
Green is fewer shares vs the prior fiscal year (net repurchase); red is growth (dilution). The earliest year shown has no prior year to compare.
Dividend & buyback yield over time
Stacked annual yields — buyback yield (TTM cash repurchases ÷ market cap) plus dividend yield from the same fiscal-year-end key-metrics period — show how total cash return per dollar of equity has evolved.
Buybacks vs stock-based compensation
Annual cash repurchases set against stock-based compensation. Coverage above 1× means buybacks fully offset the equity dilution from SBC. TTM coverage: 19.90×.
Capital allocation mix
How Paycom Software splits cash returned to shareholders between dividends and buybacks, plus the headroom on free cash flow that's still available for additional repurchases.
Buybacks vs dividends (share of cash returned)
Buyback capacity (TTM)
Free cash flow minus dividends paid versus actual TTM repurchases — the headroom bar shows how much of post-dividend FCF is still being deployed elsewhere.
Headroom $361.20M (TTM FCF − TTM dividends, clamped at zero).
Data & methodology
Where do buyback, dividend and compensation figures come from?
Cash buyback spend (common stock repurchased), dividends paid and stock-based compensation come from Paycom Software's consolidated cash flow statements — quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K SEC filings, in USD as reported.
How are diluted shares and yields calculated?
Diluted weighted-average share counts come from the income statement (EPS denominator). Trailing twelve-month (TTM) aggregates sum the four most recent reported quarters. Buyback and dividend yields divide TTM cash flows by market capitalisation at the latest quarter-end.
How is buyback capacity defined?
Capacity compares TTM repurchases to free cash flow after dividends: operating cash flow minus capital expenditure, minus dividends paid, versus actual buybacks over the same trailing window.
Is this investment advice?
No. Figures are for informational and educational use only. Past buybacks and dividends do not predict future returns.
Frequently asked questions
Does Paycom Software buy back its own stock?
Yes, Paycom Software (PAYC) has repurchased shares in recent periods. See the history table and charts on this page for amounts and trends.
How much does Paycom Software spend on share buybacks?
Trailing twelve months (TTM) buyback spend is about $1.39B (sum of the last four quarterly cash-flow periods in our data). Figures are illustrative; verify in filings.
What is Paycom Software's buyback yield?
TTM buyback yield is about 22.30% (TTM buyback spend divided by market cap at the latest quarter-end in our data).
What is Paycom Software's shareholder yield?
Shareholder yield combines dividend yield and buyback yield. For the latest period we show approximately 22.30% combined (TTM-based where available).
Is Paycom Software diluting shareholders?
Compare stock-based compensation (SBC) to buybacks in the chart above. Net effect varies by year; see annual buyback vs SBC bars and the history table.
How has Paycom Software's share count changed?
Diluted weighted average shares changed by about -3.7% over roughly five fiscal years (annual income statement data).
What is Paycom Software's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Paycom Software (PAYC) is $1.39B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Paycom Software buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Paycom Software (PAYC) buyback spend changed +165.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Paycom Software buyback spend?
Paycom Software (PAYC) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +44.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Paycom Software buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Paycom Software buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $325.50M in 2025.
What was Paycom Software buyback spend in 2024?
Paycom Software (PAYC) buyback spend in 2024 was $122.80M.
What was Paycom Software buyback spend in 2025?
Paycom Software (PAYC) buyback spend in 2025 was $325.50M.
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