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PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC)

692 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in PAYC. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -10
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — PAYC

Based on 668 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their PAYC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
668 hedge funds hold PAYC right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding PAYC is almost the same as a year ago (+9 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

338 buying383 selling
Last quarter: 383 funds reduced or exited vs 338 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+35 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new PAYC position: 92 → 100 → 77 → 112. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

62% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 15% new
416 out of 668 hedge funds have held PAYC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +0%, value -22%

Value
-22%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added +0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -22%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~112 new funds/quarter

111 → 92 → 100 → 77 → 112 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 92 → 100 → 77 → 112. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

67% veterans 13% 1-2yr 20% new
Of 692 current holders: 465 (67%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 668 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in PAYC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PAYC

How many hedge funds hold PAYC — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of PAYC vs. share price

Market Analysis: PAYC

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Company Profile: PAYC

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

85 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
8.4
/ 10
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Elite
3.3
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: PAYC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 692 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 692 704 -1.7%
13F Shares 50M 49M 0.48%
Total Value $7.97B $10.24B -22.14%
New Positions 114 78 +36
Increased Positions 264 272 -8
Closed Positions 124 96 +28
Reduced Positions 291 310 -19
Total Calls 15 16 -6.25%
Total Puts 12 13 -7.69%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 0.81 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

692 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in PAYC. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of PAYC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 AMIRAL GESTION 5.69% 84,206 $10.2M
2 REINHART PARTNERS, LLC. 3.55% 1,015,715 $123.5M
3 Berkeley, Inc 1.39% 34,081 $4.1M
4 Lafayette Investments, Inc. 1.12% 45,308 $5.5M
5 Marathon Asset Management Ltd 1.04% 223,315 $27.1M
6 LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE FIDUCIARY ADVISORS LLP/MA 0.88% 769,647 $87.4M
7 CONFLUENCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.77% 407,747 $49.6M
8 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.65% 8,987 $1.1M
9 Sendero Wealth Management, LLC 0.51% 37,919 $4.6M
10 Riverstone Advisors, LLC 0.41% 6,881 $836K
11 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.35% 345,954 $42.0M
12 Oak Thistle LLC 0.31% 26,256 $3.2M
13 Boit C F David 0.22% 4,000 $486K
14 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.21% 2,100 $255K
15 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.17% 5,802 $705K
16 Davis Investment Partners, LLC 0.17% 3,933 $478K
17 VALLEY NATIONAL ADVISERS INC 0.16% 10,014 $1K
18 MQS Management LLC 0.14% 1,730 $210K
19 Daytona Street Capital LLC 0.14% 1,500 $183K
20 BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC/OH 0.12% 3,275 $398K
21 BENNETT SELBY INVESTMENTS LP 0.12% 2,805 $341K
22 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.12% 1,047 $127K
23 Optas, LLC 0.10% 5,181 $630K
24 Accurate Wealth Management, LLC 0.08% 5,547 $630K
25 Brown Miller Wealth Management, LLC 0.07% 1,959 $238K
Investor Ownership
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC (PAYC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PAYC?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their PAYC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for PAYC?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 383 funds reduced or exited vs 338 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for PAYC holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 668 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in PAYC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held PAYC?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 416 out of 668 hedge funds have held PAYC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.