Paycom Software's stock plummeted 5.01% during intraday trading on Wednesday, a sharp decline that occurred despite the company reporting better-than-expected first-quarter results.

The human capital management software provider posted Q1 revenue of $571.90 million, beating analyst expectations of $564.46 million, while adjusted earnings per share of $3.15 also exceeded the consensus estimate of $2.99. The company cited strong execution of its automation strategy and leadership in AI solutions as drivers of client engagement and efficiency.

However, investors appeared focused on the company's forward guidance, which projects 2026 revenue in the range of $2.175 billion to $2.195 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 6% to 7%. While this range aligns with FactSet estimates of $2.19 billion, the modest growth outlook may have disappointed market participants expecting more robust expansion following the Q1 beat.