Technology7 May 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Gusto hits $1B revenue, a figure that brings it closer to public markets

While AI disruption looms over many legacy SaaS companies, several HR tech startups seem to be thriving. One of these companies is small-business payroll provi…

While AI disruption looms over many legacy SaaS companies, several HR tech startups seem to be thriving. One of these companies is small-business payroll provider Gusto. The 14-year-old company, last valued at over $9 billion, just announced that it surpassed $1 billion in revenue earlier this year. Unlike many startups that report annualized recurring revenue (ARR) — an estimate of the value of their contracts in the upcoming 12 months — Gusto’s figure represents actual revenue earned over the…

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