Capital Expenditures for Paycom Software (PAYC)
According to Paycom Software's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $270.90M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

PAYC
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Latest period
$270.90M
YoY change
+40.4%
5Y CAGR
+23.5%
Peak year (2025)
$270.90M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$1.34B
CapEx history chart for Paycom Software (PAYC) from 2011 to 2025
CapEx history table for Paycom Software (PAYC) from 2011 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $270.90M | +40.4% | ||
| 2024 | $192.90M | -2.0% | ||
| 2023 | $196.83M | +43.9% | ||
| 2022 | $136.80M | +8.4% | ||
| 2021 | $126.19M | +34.1% | ||
| 2020 | $94.10M | +1.3% | ||
| 2019 | $92.93M | +55.1% | ||
| 2018 | $59.91M | +0.9% | ||
| 2017 | $59.39M | +35.6% | ||
| 2016 | $43.80M | +164.7% | ||
| 2015 | $16.55M | +16.0% | ||
| 2014 | $14.27M | -16.9% | ||
| 2013 | $17.18M | +187.7% | ||
| 2012 | $5.97M | -59.8% | ||
| 2011 | $14.87M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Paycom Software's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual capital expenditures for Paycom Software (PAYC) came in at $270.90M – surged 40.4% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Paycom Software capital expenditures compounded at +23.5% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual capital expenditures of $270.90M was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $5.97M in 2012.
Among 8 Technology peers, Paycom Software (PAYC) ranks 9th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $9.38B.
Paycom Software Capital Expenditures by Year
Paycom Software Capital Expenditures 2025: $270.90M
Paycom Software capital expenditures in 2025 was $270.90M, surged 40.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Paycom Software Capital Expenditures 2024: $192.90M
Paycom Software capital expenditures in 2024 was $192.90M, edged down 2.0% below 2023.
Paycom Software Capital Expenditures 2023: $196.83M
Paycom Software capital expenditures in 2023 was $196.83M, surged 43.9% from 2022.
Paycom Software Capital Expenditures 2022: $136.80M
Paycom Software capital expenditures in 2022 was $136.80M, grew 8.4% from 2021.
Paycom Software Capital Expenditures 2021: $126.19M
Paycom Software capital expenditures in 2021 was $126.19M.
See more financial history for Paycom Software (PAYC).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Paycom Software, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.29T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $64.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $15.86B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.04B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $1.51B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $623.00M | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Paycom Software's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Paycom Software (PAYC) is $270.90M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Paycom Software capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Paycom Software (PAYC) capital expenditures changed +40.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Paycom Software capital expenditures?
- Paycom Software (PAYC) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +23.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Paycom Software capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Paycom Software capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $270.90M in 2025.
What was Paycom Software capital expenditures in 2024?
- Paycom Software (PAYC) capital expenditures in 2024 was $192.90M.
What was Paycom Software capital expenditures in 2025?
- Paycom Software (PAYC) capital expenditures in 2025 was $270.90M.
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