Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)
| Market Cap | 41.67B -0.6% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 6.60B +14.0% |
| Net Income | 1.81B +11.9% |
| EPS | 5.04 +13.0% |
| Shares Out | 355.98M |
| PE Ratio | 23.22 |
| Forward PE | 19.36 |
| Dividend | $4.76 (4.07%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,508,785 |
| Open | 116.25 |
| Previous Close | 119.50 |
| Day's Range | 115.27 - 117.63 |
| 52-Week Range | 85.45 - 127.98 |
| Beta | 0.80 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 114.57 (-2.13%) |
| Est. Earnings | Dec 18, 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 19 analysts, the average rating for PAYX stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $114.57, which is a decrease of -2.13% from the latest price.
News
U.S. Small Business Employment Trends Hold Steady in October
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, job growth among U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees held steady in October.
Paychex Named one of Inc.'s 2026 Power Partners
The company joins the ranks of leading organizations that help businesses grow, scale, and thrive Paychex recognized as an essential B2B partner that businesses can depend on to help them succeed Rec...
Paychex Expands Payroll Tax Support with New Tax Penalty Protection Service
Provides financial protection for penalties and interest* when resolution efforts do not obtain relief Helps businesses protect cash flow, save time, and reduce the stress associated with payroll tax ...
Paychex Transcript: AGM 2026
The meeting considered 10 director nominees, executive pay, auditor ratification, and a proposal to make special meetings easier to call; the board opposed the proposal. Management highlighted AI initiatives and said it will periodically revisit stock splits and shareholder-return options.
Paychex Declares Quarterly Dividend
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 15, 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...
SixFifty, a Paychex Company, Launches Agentic HR Compliance Specialist
New capabilities make employment law compliance more accessible to business leaders and lean HR teams navigating hundreds of legal changes each year Every answer and action is grounded in strict workf...
Paychex Honored as a Workforce Management Technology Leader by NelsonHall
Paychex recognized by NelsonHall for the company's ability to deliver immediate benefit and meet future needs of clients through its Paychex Flex® and Paycor® platforms The industry evaluation highlig...
The 15 worst-performing S&P 500 stocks during a dismal September
September has reminded investors that the S&P 500 is heavily weighted at the top. The becnhmark index has risen slightly, but 75% of its component stocks were down for the month.
U.S. Small Business Employment Rate Remains Steady in September
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, which reports on employment levels in U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, ...
Paychex Earns 5-Star Rating on Newsweek's America's Greatest Companies 2026 List
Paychex earned five stars from Newsweek and Plant-A Insights for financial strength, market performance, innovation, and environmental sustainability.
Paychex price target lowered to $110 from $125 at Baird
Baird analyst Mark Marcon lowered the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $110 from $125 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Paychex price target lowered to $115 from $125 at UBS
UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $115 from $125 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Paychex price target lowered to $113 from $118 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $113 from $118 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares after its Q1 results and guidance. Investor…
Paychex price target lowered to $112 from $130 at Stifel
Stifel lowered the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $112 from $130 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. Guidance implies significant second half acceleration of MS segment…
Paychex upgraded to Neutral at JPMorgan after ‘overdone selloff’
JPMorgan upgraded Paychex (PAYX) to Neutral from Underweight with a price target of $115, up from $105. The firm contends that the stock has had an overdone sell-off on Wednesday…
Paychex upgraded to Neutral from Underweight at JPMorgan
JPMorgan upgraded Paychex (PAYX) to Neutral from Underweight with a price target of $115, up from $105.
Paychex price target lowered to $110 from $120 at Jefferies
Jefferies lowered the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $110 from $120 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. Revenue growth of 5.9% and EPS growth of 10%…
Paychex sees management solutions trending toward low end of guidance
Comments taken from Q1 earnings conference call. Paychex (PAYX) shares are down 8.1% to $105.26 in morning trading.
Paychex Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2027
Revenue grew 6% to $1.6B, led by PEO and insurance solutions, with double-digit EPS growth and margin expansion. AI initiatives and a strategic shift toward advisory solutions drove record retention and strong product adoption. Full-year guidance reaffirmed, with PEO outlook raised on continued strength.
Paychex Slides: Q1 2027
Paychex has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2027 quarterly earnings report, which was published on September 23, 2026.
Paychex Earnings release: Q1 2027
Paychex released its Q1 2027 earnings on September 23, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Paychex Quarterly report: Q1 2027
Paychex has published its Q1 2027 quarterly earnings report on September 23, 2026.
Paychex's Sales Growth Slows
The payroll and human-resources provider on posted a fiscal first-quarter profit of $429.7 million, or $1.21 a share, compared with $383.8 million, or $1.06 a share, a year earlier.
Paychex reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.34, consensus $1.32
Reports Q1 revenue $1.63B, consensus $1.63B. “Paychex (PAYX) delivered a solid start to total revenue growth in fiscal 2027, with double-digit PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue and EPS growth unders...
Paychex sees FY27 adjusted EPS earnings growth 7%-9%, consensus $5.96
Sees FY27 revenue growth 5%-6%, consensus $6.87B.