Tech Industry Veteran Joins Paylocity Board

By Tamara Parker • Monday, March 04 10:22 • Permanent Link

Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY) recently announced that Craig Conway, the former president and CEO of Peoplesoft, Inc., has joined the company’s board of directors. This addition is expected to bring valuable leadership experience in technology to Paylocity. Conway has held executive management positions at various leading technology companies and currently serves as a board member of Salesforce, Inc. and Nutanix, Inc.

Founded in 1997 and publicly traded since 2014, Paylocity is a leading provider of cloud-based HCM (Human Capital Management) and payroll software solutions. The company is known for its unique culture and has consistently been recognized as one of the best places to work.

In its most recent financial report, Paylocity revealed a significant increase in revenue compared to the previous period. The company's revenue rose to $280 million, marking a 20% increase year-over-year. Additionally, Paylocity reported an impressive 25% growth in its client base, bringing the total number of clients to over 35,000.

Notably, the company’s gross margin also saw a notable improvement, reaching 71% compared to the previous period. This increase in gross margin reflects the company's ability to efficiently manage its costs and generate higher profits from its services.

In terms of operating income, Paylocity reported a substantial growth of 30% year-over-year, reaching $51 million. This demonstrates the company's strong financial performance and its ability to effectively control its operating expenses while driving revenue growth.

Moreover, the company's adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) margin expanded to 23%, showcasing improved operational efficiency and profitability.

As Paylocity continues to focus on innovation and modernizing the employee experience, the addition of Craig Conway to its board of directors is expected to further enhance the company's strategic direction and technological advancements. With a strong financial performance and a growing client base, Paylocity appears to be well-positioned for continued success in the cloud-based HCM and payroll software solutions market.

Today the company's shares have moved -1.0% to a price of $167.0. For the full picture, make sure to review Paylocity's 8-K report.

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