Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)
| Market Cap | 44.46B -12.4% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 6.51B +16.9% |
| Net Income | 1.76B +6.2% |
| EPS | 4.89 +6.8% |
| Shares Out | 355.68M |
| PE Ratio | 25.56 |
| Forward PE | 20.90 |
| Dividend | $4.76 (3.81%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,914,643 |
| Open | 124.91 |
| Previous Close | 126.01 |
| Day's Range | 124.04 - 126.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 85.45 - 140.56 |
| Beta | 0.80 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 111.00 (-11.19%) |
| Earnings Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
About PAYX
Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for human resources, payroll processing, employee benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, and Israel. It offers technology and advisory solutions; and payroll tax administration services. The company also provides retirement solutions, such as plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online ... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In fiscal year 2026, Paychex's revenue was $6.51 billion, an increase of 16.88% compared to the previous year's $5.57 billion. Earnings were $1.76 billion, an increase of 6.20%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 18 analysts, the average rating for PAYX stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $111.0, which is a decrease of -11.19% from the latest price.
News
Paychex Expands Award-Winning Lifestyle Benefits to 2M+ Employees on the Paycor® Platform
New to Paycor clients, Paycor Perks brings employees more than 20 voluntary benefit options at no cost to the employer Paychex scales its successful benefits platform through Paycor Perks to help empl...
Paychex price target raised to $120 from $105 at Jefferies
Jefferies raised the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $120 from $105 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares after hosting the company management for investor meetings. The…
ManpowerGroup Elects John B. Gibson Jr. to Board of Directors
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) today announced the appointment of Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX) President and Chief Executive Officer John B.
U.S. Small Business Employment Landscape Remains Steady
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, the pace of U.S. small business job growth (99.23) in July remained steady and was slightly...
Paychex Expands WISE to Deliver Workforce Intelligence Across Business Tools
With Microsoft 365 as its first ecosystem, WISE brings insights, guidance, and actions into the tools businesses already use WISE extends Paychex's workforce intelligence beyond HCM software into coll...
Paychex price target raised to $150 from $140 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $150 from $140 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Paychex Named One of Selling Power's 60 Best Companies to Sell For
For the 13th time, Paychex named one of Selling Power's 60 Best Companies to Sell Recognition highlights Paychex's high-performance, growth-oriented sales culture, and strong career development opport...
Paychex price target raised to $115 from $105 at UBS
UBS analyst Kevin McVeigh raised the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $115 from $105 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Paychex Declares Quarterly Dividend
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Paychex common stock of $1.19 per share, payable...
Booking, Alphabet, and 7 Other Stocks to Buy Ahead of Earnings
Booking Holdings, Alphabet, and six other companies have underperformed their sectors despite improving earnings expectations, setting up potential upside during second-quarter earnings season.
Paychex Small Business Jobs Index Improves for the Fourth Consecutive Month
Job gains were broad based while hourly earnings growth remains below three percent ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Paychex Small Business Jobs Index—a primary component of the ...
Paychex price target raised to $109 from $107 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $109 from $107 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm came away from fiscal Q4…
Paychex price target lowered to $98 from $100 at UBS
UBS analyst Kevin McVeigh lowered the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $98 from $100 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Revenue growth remains a focus for…
Paychex price target raised to $105 from $100 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $105 from $100 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm views the company’s fiscal Q4 report as…
Paychex Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2026
Delivered double-digit revenue and earnings growth for Q4 and FY26, driven by strong organic momentum, successful Paycor integration, and AI innovation. Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for 5%-6% revenue growth, robust margins, and continued focus on high-value segments and product expansion.
Paychex Slides: Q4 2026
Paychex has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on June 24, 2026.
Paychex Earnings release: Q4 2026
Paychex released its Q4 2026 earnings on June 24, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Paychex Annual report: Q4 2026
Paychex has published its Q4 2026 annual report on June 24, 2026.
Paychex reports Q4 adjusted EPS $1.32, consensus $1.31
Reports Q4 revenue $1.61B, consensus $1.61B. “We finished fiscal 2026 with strong momentum, delivering double-digit revenue and earnings growth while accelerating organic revenue growth throughout the...
Paychex sees FY27 adjusted EPS up 7%-9%
Sees FY27 revenue up 5%-6%. Sees FY27 effective income tax rate 24%.
Paychex Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2026 Results
Delivered Strong Double-Digit Revenue and Earnings Growth Expanded AI Leadership with the Launch of WISE Workforce Intelligence Engine Returned $2.2 Billion to Shareholders in Fiscal 2026 ROCHESTER, N...
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Polymarket Earnings: Will MU, JEF, PAYX Beat Earnings Tomorrow?
On Wednesday, June 24, Micron ($MU), Jefferies ($JEF), and Paychex ($PAYX) will report their earnings. Paychex will report before the market open, while Micron and Jefferies will announce their result...
Paychex Named One of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek
Paychex named to Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces 2026, underscoring strong employee, customer, and investor trust.
Paychex price target raised to $110 from $105 at Stifel
Stifel raised the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $110 from $105 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. While estimates and the multiple are “reasonable” going into…