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Mar 31, 2023

Paylocity Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Reported a robust Q3 2023 with significant revenue growth and strategic advancements in AI integration.

Key Takeaways

Paylocity announced strong financial results for Q3 2023, with total revenue reaching $339.9 million, a 38% increase year-over-year, and recurring & other revenue growing by 28% to $314.2 million. The company highlighted its focus on innovative product development, including the launch of AI Assist, and its recognition as a top employer.

Total revenue increased by 38% year-over-year, reaching $339.9 million.

Recurring & other revenue grew by 28% year-over-year, totaling $314.2 million.

GAAP operating income was $80.4 million and Non-GAAP operating income was $116.7 million.

The company launched AI Assist, integrating generative AI to enhance client-employee communication.

Total Revenue
$340M
Previous year: $246M
+38.2%
EPS
$1.74
Previous year: $1.22
+42.6%
Gross Profit
$244M
Previous year: $170M
+43.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$234M
Previous year: $96.5M
+142.2%
Free Cash Flow
$125M
Previous year: $73.7M
+69.9%
Total Assets
$4.19B
Previous year: $5.08B
-17.4%

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Forward Guidance

Paylocity provided guidance for Q4 2023 and the full fiscal year 2023, expecting continued revenue growth and strong Adjusted EBITDA performance.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue for Q4 2023 is expected to be in the range of $299.2 million to $303.2 million, representing approximately 32% growth over fiscal year 2022 fourth quarter total revenue.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2023 is expected to be in the range of $93.5 million to $96.5 million.
  • Total revenue for fiscal year 2023 is expected to be in the range of $1.165 billion to $1.169 billion, representing approximately 37% growth over fiscal year 2022 total revenue.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2023 is expected to be in the range of $368.1 million to $371.1 million.
  • The company continues to innovate with AI Assist, enhancing its HCM platform.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance is based on information available as of May 4, 2023, and is subject to change.
  • The company is unable to reconcile forward-looking non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to its directly comparable GAAP financial measure because the information which is needed to complete a reconciliation is unavailable at this time without unreasonable effort.
  • Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the expectations disclosed.
  • General economic conditions, including the ongoing impact of COVID-19, could affect the company's performance.
  • Cybersecurity threats and evolving cybersecurity regulations pose ongoing challenges.