Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)

NASDAQ: PAYX · Real-Time Price · USD
98.53
+0.36 (0.37%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
98.39
-0.14 (-0.14%)
After-hours: Feb 6, 2026, 7:40 PM EST
0.37%
Market Cap35.37B -32.1%
Revenue (ttm)6.03B +12.4%
Net Income1.60B -7.2%
EPS4.42 -6.9%
Shares Out 358.97M
PE Ratio22.29
Forward PE17.34
Dividend$4.32 (4.38%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 28, 2026
Volume3,403,267
Open98.48
Previous Close98.17
Day's Range97.63 - 99.81
52-Week Range94.90 - 161.24
Beta0.89
AnalystsHold
Price Target126.85 (+28.74%)
Earnings DateMar 25, 2026

About PAYX

Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for payroll, employee benefits, human resources (HR), and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services. The company provides retirement solutions, such as plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, partic... [Read more]

Sector Technology
Founded 1979
Employees 19,000
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PAYX
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, Paychex's revenue was $5.57 billion, an increase of 5.56% compared to the previous year's $5.28 billion. Earnings were $1.66 billion, a decrease of -1.96%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 13 analysts, the average rating for PAYX stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $126.85, which is an increase of 28.74% from the latest price.

Price Target
$126.85
(28.74% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

U.S. Small Business Employment Trends Hold Steady to Start 2026

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--According to the January Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, job and wage growth trends among U.S. small businesses remained consiste...

3 days ago - Business Wire

Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For February 2026

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4 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Why Paychex Stock Is Primed For A Breakout From Current Levels

We believe Paychex (PAYX) shares may represent a solid value investment at current levels, as the stock trades at a valuation below its historical average despite steady execution across the business....

4 days ago - Forbes

Top 15 High-Growth Dividend Stocks For February 2026

My Top 15 dividend growth stocks for February 2026 offer a 1.52% yield, 15.48% five-year dividend growth and are about 27% undervalued.

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5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Is Paychex Stock Undervalued?

We believe Paychex (PAYX) stock might be an attractive value buy. It is currently trading at a valuation lower than average, and boasts reasonable revenue growth along with strong margins that accompa...

8 days ago - Forbes

3 Top Picks For 2026 (And The Next Decade)

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14 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex Expands Board of Directors, Appoints New Member

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, announced today that the company's Board of Directors has voted to expand to...

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17 days ago - Business Wire

Paychex Announces $1 Billion Stock Repurchase Authorization and Declares Quarterly Dividend

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management ("HCM") company, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of...

21 days ago - Business Wire

Paychex: Taking A Risk At This Price May Pay Off

Paychex, Inc. demonstrates robust fundamentals and growth, supported by its Paycor acquisition and strong exposure to SMBs. PAYX's valuation remains attractive, trading below historical averages, with...

22 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex and PayPal Team Up to Bring Direct Deposit Alternatives Into Paychex Flex® Perks

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, announced today a new partnership with PayPal (Nasdaq: PYPL) within its Payc...

Other symbols: PYPL
4 weeks ago - Business Wire

U.S. Small Business Employment Remains Consistent Throughout 2025

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, 2025 marked a year of consistency for U.S. small business job and wage growth tr...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

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5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex Analysts Slash Their Forecasts Following Q2 Earnings

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) reported upbeat earnings for its fiscal second-quarter on Friday.

6 weeks ago - Benzinga

Paychex: Paycor Deal Continues To Shine

I rate Paychex a BUY, with a current price around $112 versus a fair value north of $150 per share. Q2 2026 earnings showed strong revenue growth (18% YoY), driven by the Paycor acquisition and solid ...

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6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Watch Jim Cramer's full interview with Paychex CEO John Gibson

CNBC's Jim Cramer talks with Paychex president and CEO John Gibson about the state of small business, the labor market, its latest earnings report and more.

7 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Paychex CEO: We see challenges in the small-end of the market

CNBC's Jim Cramer talks with Paychex president and CEO John Gibson about the state of small business, the labor market and more.

7 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Paychex, Inc. ( PAYX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call December 19, 2025 9:30 AM EST Company Participants Robert Schrader - Senior VP & CFO John Gibson - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants M...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex's higher quarterly expenses overshadow annual earnings forecast raise

Payroll services provider Paychex reported higher expenses for the second quarter on Friday, taking the shine off its raise in annual adjusted earnings growth forecast.

7 weeks ago - Reuters

Paychex Reports Second Quarter Results

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) (the "Company," "Paychex," "we," "our," or "us"), an industry-leading human capital management ("HCM") company, today reported results fo...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Paychex Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) will release earnings results for its second quarter before the opening bell on Friday, Dec. 19.

7 weeks ago - Benzinga

Paychex Identifies Top Regulatory Trends to Watch in 2026

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, released its annual list of top regulatory and compliance trends to watch in...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

5 Stocks to Buy and 5 to Sell for 2026

Let's talk about Santa's Naughty and Nice list for this Christmas.

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2 months ago - Benzinga

Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Presents at 53rd Annual Nasdaq Investor Conference Transcript

Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Presents at 53rd Annual Nasdaq Investor Conference Transcript

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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Paychex Unveils Intelligent AI Solutions to Revolutionize Workforce Management

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, announced today a suite of AI-driven innovations to transform the HCM experi...

2 months ago - Business Wire