Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)

NASDAQ: PAYX · Real-Time Price · USD
146.29
-0.55 (-0.37%)
At close: Jan 17, 2025, 4:00 PM
147.50
+1.21 (0.83%)
Pre-market: Jan 21, 2025, 6:52 AM EST
-0.37%
Market Cap 52.67B
Revenue (ttm) 5.37B
Net Income (ttm) 1.72B
Shares Out 360.06M
EPS (ttm) 4.75
PE Ratio 30.80
Forward PE 28.43
Dividend $3.92 (2.68%)
Ex-Dividend Date Nov 7, 2024
Volume 2,105,431
Open 149.46
Previous Close 146.84
Day's Range 146.20 - 149.46
52-Week Range 114.72 - 150.71
Beta 0.99
Analysts Hold
Price Target 133.38 (-8.82%)
Earnings Date Dec 19, 2024

About PAYX

Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated human capital management solutions (HCM) for payroll, 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, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. The company also provides HR solutions, including integrated HCM technology solutions and HR advisory ... [Read more]

Sector Technology
Founded 1979
Employees 16,600
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PAYX
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Paychex's revenue was $5.28 billion, an increase of 5.42% compared to the previous year's $5.01 billion. Earnings were $1.69 billion, an increase of 8.55%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 13 analysts, the average rating for PAYX stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $133.38, which is a decrease of -8.82% from the latest price.

Price Target
$133.38
(-8.82% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Paychex Declares Quarterly Dividend

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Paychex, Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Paychex common stock of $0.98 per share payable on February 27, 2025 to sharehol...

10 days ago - Business Wire

Pace of U.S. Small Business Job Growth Moderated in 2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--Job growth in U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees averaged modest employment growth throughout 2024, according to the Paych...

12 days ago - Business Wire

Apax Funds to Sell Their Majority Stake in Paycor HCM, Inc. to Paychex, Inc.

NEW YORK , Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Apax Partners LLP ("Apax") today announced that Paycor HCM, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYCR) ("Paycor"), a leading provider of human capital management ("HCM") software, has...

Other symbols: PYCR
13 days ago - PRNewsWire

Paychex to Acquire Competitor Paycor HCM

Payroll-services company Paychex is acquiring rival Paycor HCM in a deal with an enterprise value of about $4.1 billion.

Other symbols: PYCR
13 days ago - WSJ

Paychex Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Paycor

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) (“Paychex”), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company delivering a full suite of technology and advisory solutions in h...

Other symbols: PYCR
13 days ago - Business Wire

4-Factor Dividend Growth Strategy - Cold Winter Air Creeps Into The Portfolio

The 4-factor dividend growth portfolio is a strategy that leverages the stock selection process of Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF with a few minor twists. The portfolio is experiencing its worst star...

17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex Flex® Perks Wins Silver in Brandon Hall Group's Excellence in Technology Awards

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, h...

17 days ago - Business Wire

Paychex: Payrolling In Profits, But Valuation Could Use A Check

Paychex's Q2 2025 results exceeded expectations, driven by strong growth in PEO and Insurance Solutions, and a focus on AI-driven solutions and HR analytics. Despite a solid outlook for FY 2025, risks...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call December 19, 2024 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Bob Schrader - CFO John Gibson - President and CEO Conference Call Participants Mark Mar...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (the "Company," "Paychex," "we," "our," or "us") today reported results for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2024 (the "second quarter"). Results c...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Top 3 Industrials Stocks Which Could Rescue Your Portfolio For December

The most oversold stocks in the industrials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

Other symbols: AOSRUN
4 weeks ago - Benzinga

3 of the Best Companies to Own in 2025 and Beyond

#Morningstar  #BestStockstoInvestIn #StockInvesting These companies have durable competitive advantages and generate reliable cash flows. 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Danaher DHR 01:36 Paychex PAYX 02:17 ...

Other symbols: DHREFX
4 weeks ago - Morningstar

Paychex Identifies Top Regulatory Issues for SMBs to Watch in 2025

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #smallbusiness--Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance service...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Paychex, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call for December 19, 2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) will release financial results for its fiscal 2025 second quarter ended November 30, 2024. Paychex will deliver results via Business Wire...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

U.S. Small Business Job Growth Rate Remained Steady in November

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, small business job growth across the U.S. remained relatively consistent in Nove...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Paychex Introduces HR Analytics Premium Plus Solution with Built-in GenAI Capabilities

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #AI--Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

New Paychex Solution Gives Small Businesses Access to Capital

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #FundingSolutions--Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance serv...

2 months ago - Business Wire

4-Factor Dividend Growth Portfolio: FY3 Rebalance And 21.57% Long-Term CAGR

The 4-factor dividend growth portfolio is a strategy that leverages the stock selection process of Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF with a few minor twists. The portfolio finished FY2 on October 31, 20...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Small Businesses Continue to Show Moderate Job Growth in October

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--The Paychex Small Business Employment Watch reported a national index level of 100.06 for small business job growth in the month of Octobe...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Paychex Named a Leader in Payroll Services by NelsonHall for Eighth Time

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HRTech--Global analyst and research firm NelsonHall has once again recognized Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solu...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Why Investors Are Eyeing Paychex Inc (PAYX): The Key Drivers of Market Outperformance and

Paychex Inc (PAYX, Financial) has recently captured the attention of investors and financial analysts alike, thanks to its strong financial performance and promising growth prospects. With a current s...

3 months ago - GuruFocus

High Quality Dividend Stock Universe: Paychex - Show Me The Money

Paychex Inc. has an impressive history with a CAGR of 19% since inception. The company has predictable revenue growth, strong gross profit margins, and an improving ROIC. Paychex pays a quarterly divi...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex Q1: Did Not Put Me Over The Fence

Paychex's Q1 earnings showed slight revenue and EPS growth, but not enough to change my hold rating due to the lack of significant catalysts. The expiration of the ERTC program impacted revenue growth...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Paychex Stock Climbed To a Record High Today—Here's Why

Shares of Paychex (PAYX) sailed to an all-time high Tuesday when the human resources services provider posted better-than-anticipated results while reporting that it expanded its client base.

3 months ago - Investopedia

Job Growth Moderates Slightly for U.S. Small Businesses in September

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch for September, which reflects U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees,...

3 months ago - Business Wire