Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)

NASDAQ: PAYX · Real-Time Price · USD
92.61
+0.94 (1.03%)
At close: Mar 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
93.00
+0.39 (0.42%)
After-hours: Mar 13, 2026, 5:13 PM EDT
Market Cap33.24B -38.1%
Revenue (ttm)6.03B +12.4%
Net Income1.60B -7.2%
EPS4.42 -6.9%
Shares Out 358.97M
PE Ratio20.95
Forward PE16.30
Dividend$4.32 (4.67%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 28, 2026
Volume2,914,382
Open92.37
Previous Close91.67
Day's Range91.53 - 92.75
52-Week Range86.89 - 161.24
Beta0.89
AnalystsHold
Price Target125.46 (+35.47%)
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 $125.46, which is an increase of 35.47% from the latest price.

Price Target
$125.46
(35.47% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Value + Quality + Cash Flow Is King

Scott Kaufman from The Dividend Kings explains the large rotation from growth focused investments to being overwhelmingly focused on value. Strict valuation discipline, exiting quality names like Enbr...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call on March 25, 2026

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management ("HCM") company, will release financial results for its fiscal 2026 third quarter ended Feb...

2 days ago - Business Wire

Paychex Wins Two 2026 Lighthouse Tech Awards

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, today announced that the company has received industry recognition from Ligh...

4 days ago - Business Wire

U.S. Small Business Wage Growth Remains Steady in February

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--According to the latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, the Small Business Jobs Index registered 98.77 in February. Meanwhile, ho...

10 days ago - Business Wire

Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For March 2026

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12 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex Unveils Cutting-Edge AI and Agentic Workforce Management Solutions

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, announced today new AI-driven advancements within its Paycor® and Paychex Fl...

15 days ago - Business Wire

Here Are The Most Overvalued And Undervalued U.S. Tech Stocks

My methodology blends forward P/E ratios, company size, and default risk to rank Nasdaq 100 constituents by valuation. TSLA, INTC, AXON, PLTR, and CRWD are the most overvalued; PYPL, CTSH, ADBE, KHC, ...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex: A Deal Too Good To Pass Up

Paychex remains a "Buy," trading at a 28% discount to fair value with robust fundamentals and a stable BBB+ credit rating. PAYX's Paycor acquisition is exceeding synergy targets, driving up-market gro...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For February 2026

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5 weeks 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....

5 weeks 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 weeks 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...

6 weeks ago - Forbes

3 Top Picks For 2026 (And The Next Decade)

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7 weeks 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...

Other symbols: CTAS
7 weeks 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...

2 months 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...

2 months 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...

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2 months 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...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For January 2026

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2 months 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.

2 months 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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2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha