Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)

NASDAQ: PAYX · Real-Time Price · USD
111.22
+1.74 (1.59%)
Jan 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
1.59%
Market Cap39.92B
Revenue (ttm)6.03B
Net Income (ttm)1.60B
Shares Out 358.97M
EPS (ttm)4.42
PE Ratio25.16
Forward PE19.56
Dividend$4.32 (3.88%)
Ex-Dividend DateNov 7, 2025
Volume2,639,652
Open108.77
Previous Close109.48
Day's Range108.47 - 111.69
52-Week Range107.80 - 161.24
Beta0.90
AnalystsHold
Price Target131.23 (+17.99%)
Earnings DateDec 19, 2025

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 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 $131.23, which is an increase of 17.99% from the latest price.

Price Target
$131.23
(17.99% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

1 day ago - Business Wire

Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For January 2026

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4 days 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.

15 days 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 ...

Other symbols: PYCR
18 days 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.

18 days 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.

18 days 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...

18 days 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.

18 days 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...

19 days 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.

19 days 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...

23 days 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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26 days ago - Benzinga

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

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

4 weeks 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...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Paychex Schedules Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call on December 19, 2025

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 second quarter ended No...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

U.S. Small Business Employment Sees Modest Uptick in November

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--According to the latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, which is based on the payroll data of Paychex's customers with fewer than...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

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Paychex Introduces AI-Driven Participant Event Notifications for Financial Advisors

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, today introduced Participant Event Notifications, an AI-powered wealth manag...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Paychex Honored as an HCM Technology and GenAI Leader

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, announced today its Paychex Flex® and Paycor platforms were both recognized ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Paychex: Valuation Makes Sense, Overselling May Attract Buying Volume

Paychex, Inc. is upgraded from hold to buy as valuation becomes attractive following a 20% price decline. PAYX remains resilient with high client retention, robust margins, and strategic growth via th...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

U.S. Small Business Employment Growth Remains Consistent as Weekly Hours Worked Reach Near-Decade High

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--According to the latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, which is based on the payroll data of Paychex's customers with fewer than...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Paychex CEO John Gibson: Things have been stable for small businesses despite uncertainty

Paychex CEO John Gibson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest data from Paychex's Small Business Jobs Index.

2 months ago - CNBC Television

Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For November 2025

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex: Pick Up This Undervalued Dividend Growth Gem Now

Paychex offers a market-tripling 3.5% dividend yield and could be primed to deliver high-single-digit annual dividend growth for the foreseeable future. The company is successfully integrating its Pay...

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