PAYC · 8-K · 20261104PR447248
Operating Cash Flow and Capex
Paycom Software, Inc. · 2026-11-04 · Importance 69 · Surprise 64 · No source text
Nine-month operating cash flow increased to $613.9 million in 2026 from $482.8 million in 2025, up approximately 27%. Purchases of property and equipment declined to $77.4 million from $197.4 million. Free cash flow consequently rose to $536.5 million from $285.4 million, and free cash flow margin increased to 32.6% from 18.9%.
Key facts
- Paycom's free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $536.5 million, compared with $285.4 million in the same 2025 period. source
- Paycom purchased $77.4 million of property and equipment in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $197.4 million in the same 2025 period. source
- Net cash provided by operating activities was $613.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $482.8 million in the same 2025 period. source
- Paycom's free cash flow margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was 32.6%, compared with 18.9% in the same 2025 period. source
- Paycom's operating cash flow margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was 37.3%, compared with 32.0% in the same 2025 period. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| margin | positive | realized | +13.7% | Paycom's free cash flow margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was 32.6%, compared with 18.9% in the same 2025 period. |
| cash | positive | realized | +4.8% | Paycom's free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $536.5 million, compared with $285.4 million in the same 2025… |
| cash | positive | realized | +2.5% | Net cash provided by operating activities was $613.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $482.8 million in… |