Paylocity Holding Corp – Market Performance and Recent Shareholder Activity
Market Performance (24‑hour period ending 10:00 PM Central Europe, Thursday 22 Oct 2026)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Closing price | USD 177.41 |
| Daily change | –0.43 % |
| Market cap | USD 9 billion |
| Shares outstanding | 53 million |
| 24‑hour traded volume | USD 85.9 million |
| 200‑day simple moving average | USD 125.51 |
| 52‑week high | USD 171.81 (21 Oct 2026) |
| 52‑week low | USD 92.99 (10 Apr 2026) |
| Month‑to‑month performance | +16.21 % |
Paylocity shares closed slightly lower on Thursday, 22 Oct 2026, reflecting a modest sell‑side pressure that reduced the intraday trading volume. The stock remains above its 200‑day moving average, indicating a bullish trend over the long term. The recent month‑to‑month gain of 16.21 % places Paylocity among the stronger performers in its sector.
Shareholder Activity On 21 Oct 2026, Paylocity Holding Corp filed a Form 8‑K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting a change in the ownership of its common stock by director and significant shareholder Steven I. Sarowitz. The filing disclosed the sale of several thousand shares under an approved 10‑b‑5‑1 trading plan. As a result of the transaction, Sarowitz’s direct holdings were reduced to a few million shares, while an additional holding of approximately 3.9 million shares remains held indirectly through a trust. No operational or financial updates were included in the filing.
Comparable 24‑hour Performance of Related Stocks
| Ticker | Current price | Daily change | Market cap | P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALGN | USD 155.29 | +0.58 % | USD 10.7 bn | 26.01 |
| DDS | USD 726.88 | +1.94 % | USD 10.7 bn | – |
| MDGL | USD 452.42 | –2.05 % | USD 10.8 bn | – |
| AA | USD 38.59 | –0.15 % | USD 10.8 bn | 7.07 |
| HII | USD 279.07 | +0.63 % | USD 10.7 bn | 16.18 |
Alcoa (AA) reported a modest rise in share price following its quarterly earnings release. Revenue and net profit after tax improved, and the board announced a slight adjustment to its dividend policy. The company emphasized ongoing investment in technology and infrastructure to support long‑term growth. Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $1.41 per share, effective 11 Dec 2026, and the election of former CEO Mike Petters to its board, expanding the board to twelve members and appointing him to the cybersecurity and finance committees.
Company Overview Paylocity Holding Corporation is headquartered in Arlington Heights, United States. The company provides cloud‑based payroll and human capital management (HCM) solutions primarily to medium‑sized organizations. Its platform offers end‑to‑end payroll processing, benefits administration, talent management, and workforce analytics.
This article provides a factual summary of Paylocity’s recent market activity, shareholder changes, and related corporate actions without speculation or editorial commentary.
