Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)
NASDAQ: PAYX · Real-Time Price · USD
98.24
+0.66 (0.68%)
At close: Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
96.91
-1.33 (-1.36%)
After-hours: Jun 18, 2026, 6:29 PM EDT
Paychex Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 18 analysts polled by S&P Global, Paychex stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $105.43. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 7.32% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $90 (-8.39%) and the highest is $140 (+42.51%).
Price Target: $105.43 (+7.32%)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Paychex stock is "Hold". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform similarly to the overall market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hold | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Blair | William Blair | Hold Maintains n/a | Hold | Maintains | n/a | n/a | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Stifel Nicolaus | Hold Maintains $105 → $110 | Hold | Maintains | $105 → $110 | +11.97% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Citi | Citi | Buy Upgrades $99 → $140 | Buy | Upgrades | $99 → $140 | +42.51% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Hold Maintains $103 | Hold | Maintains | $103 | +4.85% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Sell Reiterates $95 | Sell | Reiterates | $95 | -3.30% | Jun 12, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
6.51B
from 5.57B
Increased by 16.89%
Revenue Next Year
6.87B
from 6.51B
Increased by 5.54%
EPS This Year
5.50
from 4.98
Increased by 10.37%
EPS Next Year
5.90
from 5.50
Increased by 7.26%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 6.6B | ||
| Avg | 6.5B | ||
| Low | 6.5B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 18.4% | ||
| Avg | 16.9% | ||
| Low | 16.6% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 5.55 | ||
| Avg | 5.50 | ||
| Low | 5.47 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 11.4% | ||
| Avg | 10.4% | ||
| Low | 9.7% |