Paylocity Holding
PCTY
$146.52 0.15%
Exchange: NASDAQ | Sector: Technology | Industry: Software Application
Q2 2025
Published: Feb 7, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $376.98M up 15.5% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.66 decreased by 1.5% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 67.0%
  • Net income of 37.47M
  • "The recent launch of benefit decision support and our expansion into the office of the CFO with our integrated headcount planning product has increased our max PEPY from $550 to $600, achieving the target we set in August 2023. And this does not yet include any AI-based products." - Steve Beauchamp
PCTY
Company PCTY

Executive Summary

Paylocity delivered a solid Q2 FY2025 performance, underscoring durable organic growth and meaningful margin expansion. Total revenue reached $377.0 million, up 16% year over year, with recurring and other revenue at $347.7 million, up 17%. Adjusted gross margin expanded 110 basis points to 73.8% versus 72.7% in the prior-year quarter, while GAAP gross margin stood at 66.96%. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $126.2 million (33.5% margin), contributing to a bottom-line result of net income of $37.5 million and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.66–$0.67 for the quarter. Cash generation remained robust, with operating cash flow of $54.2 million and free cash flow of $51.2 million, and the balance sheet remained proudly cash-positive with net debt of approximately negative $100 million. Management raised guidance for Q3 and full-year 2025, reflecting continued momentum into the back half of the year, improved go-to-market execution, and the integration progress from the Airbase acquisition. The quarter also featured notable strategic progress in AI and data-automation capabilities, including a widely available AI assistant chatbot and substantial productivity gains in reporting. Management reiterated a patient, long-horizon approach to product expansion, cross-sell opportunities (including Airbase to current Paylocity clients), and a measured path to monetization of AI enhancements. The operating trajectory remains solid, though the company faces competitive dynamics in a crowded HR technology landscape and integration risk with the Airbase platform. Overall, Paylocity is positioned to capitalize on its modern platform, strong cash flow, and expanding product suite while continuing to navigate a competitive, albeit improving, macro environment.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Increasing
376.98M
QoQ: 3.86% | YoY: 15.51%
Gross Profit
Increasing
252.44M
66.96% margin
QoQ: 1.79% | YoY: 15.29%
Operating Income
Decreasing
46.62M
QoQ: -27.32% | YoY: -6.20%
Net Income
Decreasing
37.47M
QoQ: -24.42% | YoY: -1.71%
EPS
Decreasing
0.67
QoQ: -24.72% | YoY: -1.47%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2026 408.17 0.86 +14.2% View
Q3 2025 454.55 1.61 +13.3% View
Q2 2025 376.98 0.66 +15.5% View
Q1 2025 362.96 0.88 +14.3% View
Q4 2024 357.29 0.86 +15.8% View