Paychex (PAYX) Stock Price
Paychex Price
Over the last 19 years Paychex grew revenue by 6.7% annually, reaching 6.51 B USD. Earnings per share have grown at 6.9% per year over the last 19 years. For Paychex, the net margin of 27.0% is down versus 30.2% a few years ago. At today's price the dividend yield works out to roughly 3.67%. The payout ratio is around 85% of earnings. The dividend has grown at 8.0% per year over the past 19 years. The consensus 12-month price target for Paychex is 124.21 USD, about 3.0% above where the stock trades today. Of 23 analysts, 1 rate the stock a buy — an overall Hold consensus. The stock trades about 41% above its 52-week low.
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Total Return vs. Price Return
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Intraday Price Data
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| Date | Paychex Price |
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| 8/10/2026 | 120.62 USD |
| 8/7/2026 | 120.04 USD |
| 8/6/2026 | 120.13 USD |
| 8/5/2026 | 117.89 USD |
| 8/4/2026 | 117.26 USD |
| 8/3/2026 | 117.67 USD |
| 7/31/2026 | 116.84 USD |
| 7/30/2026 | 116.33 USD |
| 7/29/2026 | 124.10 USD |
| 7/27/2026 | 116.32 USD |
| 7/23/2026 | 110.66 USD |
| 7/22/2026 | 110.74 USD |
| 7/21/2026 | 111.96 USD |
| 7/20/2026 | 115.20 USD |
| 7/17/2026 | 114.39 USD |
| 7/16/2026 | 114.70 USD |
| 7/15/2026 | 110.00 USD |
| 7/14/2026 | 109.52 USD |
| 7/13/2026 | 110.43 USD |
| 7/10/2026 | 107.54 USD |
| 7/9/2026 | 106.26 USD |
| 7/8/2026 | 106.78 USD |
| 7/7/2026 | 108.12 USD |
| 7/6/2026 | 105.49 USD |
| 7/2/2026 | 106.35 USD |
| 7/1/2026 | 102.71 USD |
| 6/30/2026 | 98.33 USD |
| 6/29/2026 | 99.25 USD |
| 6/26/2026 | 99.90 USD |
| 6/25/2026 | 96.72 USD |
| 6/24/2026 | 96.30 USD |
| 6/23/2026 | 97.99 USD |
| 6/22/2026 | 97.41 USD |
| 6/18/2026 | 97.39 USD |
| 6/17/2026 | 99.69 USD |
| 6/16/2026 | 100.49 USD |
| 6/15/2026 | 101.84 USD |
| 6/12/2026 | 100.42 USD |
| 6/11/2026 | 99.19 USD |
| 6/10/2026 | 101.38 USD |
| 6/9/2026 | 100.28 USD |
| 6/8/2026 | 98.92 USD |
| 6/5/2026 | 100.34 USD |
| 6/4/2026 | 100.54 USD |
| 6/3/2026 | 98.17 USD |
| 6/2/2026 | 99.49 USD |
| 6/1/2026 | 100.91 USD |
| 5/29/2026 | 96.75 USD |
| 5/28/2026 | 95.37 USD |
| 5/27/2026 | 95.21 USD |
| 5/26/2026 | 95.74 USD |
| 5/22/2026 | 96.01 USD |
| 5/21/2026 | 94.44 USD |
| 5/20/2026 | 94.21 USD |
| 5/19/2026 | 94.48 USD |
| 5/18/2026 | 94.49 USD |
| 5/15/2026 | 91.54 USD |
| 5/14/2026 | 88.83 USD |
| 5/13/2026 | 89.92 USD |
| 5/12/2026 | 93.71 USD |
| 5/11/2026 | 93.88 USD |
| 5/8/2026 | 93.93 USD |
| 5/7/2026 | 94.26 USD |
| 5/6/2026 | 91.38 USD |
| 5/5/2026 | 92.85 USD |
| 5/4/2026 | 92.48 USD |
| 5/1/2026 | 93.02 USD |
| 4/30/2026 | 92.63 USD |
| 4/29/2026 | 94.05 USD |
| 4/28/2026 | 90.99 USD |
| 4/27/2026 | 89.93 USD |
| 4/24/2026 | 89.82 USD |
| 4/23/2026 | 90.95 USD |
| 4/22/2026 | 93.43 USD |
| 4/21/2026 | 93.68 USD |
| 4/20/2026 | 93.09 USD |
| 4/17/2026 | 91.96 USD |
| 4/16/2026 | 92.13 USD |
| 4/15/2026 | 90.26 USD |
| 4/14/2026 | 88.85 USD |
| 4/13/2026 | 89.32 USD |
| 4/10/2026 | 85.57 USD |
| 4/9/2026 | 87.86 USD |
| 4/8/2026 | 89.89 USD |
| 4/7/2026 | 91.61 USD |
| 4/6/2026 | 91.85 USD |
| 4/2/2026 | 91.70 USD |
| 4/1/2026 | 90.91 USD |
| 3/31/2026 | 92.12 USD |
| 3/30/2026 | 93.12 USD |
| 3/27/2026 | 91.68 USD |
| 3/26/2026 | 93.59 USD |
| 3/25/2026 | 93.36 USD |
| 3/24/2026 | 90.61 USD |
| 3/23/2026 | 93.50 USD |
| 3/20/2026 | 92.55 USD |
| 3/19/2026 | 91.71 USD |
| 3/18/2026 | 90.64 USD |
| 3/17/2026 | 92.43 USD |
| 3/16/2026 | 93.10 USD |
| 3/13/2026 | 92.61 USD |
| 3/12/2026 | 91.67 USD |
| 3/11/2026 | 94.00 USD |
| 3/10/2026 | 95.12 USD |
| 3/9/2026 | 98.30 USD |
| 3/6/2026 | 100.85 USD |
| 3/5/2026 | 98.38 USD |
| 3/4/2026 | 95.79 USD |
| 3/3/2026 | 95.56 USD |
| 3/2/2026 | 94.25 USD |
| 2/27/2026 | 93.65 USD |
| 2/26/2026 | 94.48 USD |
| 2/25/2026 | 91.23 USD |
| 2/24/2026 | 88.48 USD |
| 2/23/2026 | 87.39 USD |
| 2/20/2026 | 91.24 USD |
| 2/19/2026 | 92.34 USD |
| 2/18/2026 | 94.29 USD |
| 2/17/2026 | 93.27 USD |
| 2/13/2026 | 94.38 USD |
| 2/12/2026 | 92.47 USD |
| 2/11/2026 | 94.84 USD |
| 2/10/2026 | 99.03 USD |
| 2/9/2026 | 98.09 USD |
| 2/6/2026 | 98.53 USD |
| 2/5/2026 | 98.17 USD |
| 2/4/2026 | 98.48 USD |
| 2/3/2026 | 97.15 USD |
| 2/2/2026 | 102.47 USD |
| 1/30/2026 | 103.13 USD |
| 1/29/2026 | 102.23 USD |
| 1/28/2026 | 102.45 USD |
| 1/27/2026 | 104.94 USD |
| 1/26/2026 | 106.19 USD |
| 1/23/2026 | 106.63 USD |
| 1/22/2026 | 107.19 USD |
| 1/21/2026 | 107.19 USD |
| 1/20/2026 | 107.42 USD |
| 1/16/2026 | 111.18 USD |
| 1/15/2026 | 110.51 USD |
| 1/14/2026 | 110.29 USD |
| 1/13/2026 | 109.66 USD |
| 1/12/2026 | 112.69 USD |
| 1/9/2026 | 113.77 USD |
| 1/8/2026 | 114.25 USD |
| 1/7/2026 | 111.63 USD |
| 1/6/2026 | 111.22 USD |
| 1/5/2026 | 109.48 USD |
| 1/2/2026 | 108.60 USD |
| 12/31/2025 | 112.18 USD |
| 12/30/2025 | 113.39 USD |
| 12/29/2025 | 114.00 USD |
| 12/26/2025 | 114.19 USD |
| 12/24/2025 | 114.58 USD |
| 12/23/2025 | 114.10 USD |
| 12/22/2025 | 114.88 USD |
| 12/19/2025 | 112.28 USD |
| 12/18/2025 | 114.24 USD |
| 12/17/2025 | 116.70 USD |
| 12/16/2025 | 115.22 USD |
| 12/15/2025 | 115.38 USD |
| 12/12/2025 | 115.45 USD |
| 12/11/2025 | 114.63 USD |
| 12/10/2025 | 112.88 USD |
| 12/9/2025 | 112.74 USD |
| 12/8/2025 | 112.45 USD |
| 12/5/2025 | 112.06 USD |
| 12/4/2025 | 111.77 USD |
| 12/3/2025 | 113.39 USD |
| 12/2/2025 | 110.78 USD |
| 12/1/2025 | 110.54 USD |
| 11/28/2025 | 111.69 USD |
| 11/26/2025 | 111.41 USD |
| 11/25/2025 | 112.11 USD |
| 11/24/2025 | 109.91 USD |
| 11/21/2025 | 111.46 USD |
| 11/20/2025 | 108.46 USD |
| 11/19/2025 | 109.55 USD |
| 11/18/2025 | 109.96 USD |
| 11/17/2025 | 110.48 USD |
| 11/14/2025 | 112.10 USD |
| 11/13/2025 | 111.80 USD |
| 11/12/2025 | 111.08 USD |
| 11/11/2025 | 111.64 USD |
| 11/10/2025 | 111.48 USD |
| 11/7/2025 | 111.96 USD |
| 11/6/2025 | 112.82 USD |
| 11/5/2025 | 116.50 USD |
| 11/4/2025 | 115.14 USD |
| 11/3/2025 | 115.11 USD |
| 10/31/2025 | 117.03 USD |
| 10/30/2025 | 117.23 USD |
| 10/29/2025 | 117.40 USD |
| 10/28/2025 | 124.05 USD |
| 10/27/2025 | 125.01 USD |
| 10/24/2025 | 124.60 USD |
| 10/23/2025 | 124.75 USD |
| 10/22/2025 | 126.61 USD |
| 10/21/2025 | 127.54 USD |
| 10/20/2025 | 126.59 USD |
| 10/17/2025 | 126.56 USD |
| 10/16/2025 | 126.49 USD |
| 10/15/2025 | 127.52 USD |
| 10/14/2025 | 128.59 USD |
| 10/13/2025 | 127.42 USD |
| 10/10/2025 | 125.55 USD |
| 10/9/2025 | 125.21 USD |
| 10/8/2025 | 126.59 USD |
| 10/7/2025 | 127.02 USD |
| 10/6/2025 | 124.37 USD |
| 10/3/2025 | 124.61 USD |
| 10/2/2025 | 123.42 USD |
| 10/1/2025 | 124.01 USD |
| 9/30/2025 | 126.76 USD |
| 9/29/2025 | 128.53 USD |
| 9/26/2025 | 128.21 USD |
| 9/25/2025 | 126.69 USD |
| 9/24/2025 | 128.27 USD |
| 9/23/2025 | 129.30 USD |
| 9/22/2025 | 130.40 USD |
| 9/19/2025 | 130.00 USD |
| 9/18/2025 | 131.11 USD |
| 9/17/2025 | 132.46 USD |
| 9/16/2025 | 131.62 USD |
| 9/15/2025 | 131.97 USD |
| 9/12/2025 | 135.11 USD |
| 9/11/2025 | 135.46 USD |
| 9/10/2025 | 133.07 USD |
| 9/9/2025 | 134.41 USD |
| 9/8/2025 | 135.43 USD |
| 9/5/2025 | 135.44 USD |
| 9/4/2025 | 137.32 USD |
| 9/3/2025 | 135.63 USD |
| 9/2/2025 | 135.96 USD |
| 8/29/2025 | 139.46 USD |
| 8/28/2025 | 138.72 USD |
| 8/27/2025 | 138.65 USD |
| 8/26/2025 | 138.04 USD |
| 8/25/2025 | 138.50 USD |
| 8/22/2025 | 140.81 USD |
| 8/21/2025 | 138.41 USD |
| 8/20/2025 | 138.88 USD |
| 8/19/2025 | 139.01 USD |
| 8/18/2025 | 137.57 USD |
| 8/15/2025 | 138.25 USD |
| 8/14/2025 | 137.49 USD |
| 8/13/2025 | 138.61 USD |
| 8/12/2025 | 134.99 USD |
Paychex Revenue, EBIT, Net Income
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Paychex Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027e | 2028e | 2029e |
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| 2.52 | 2.74 | 2.95 | 3.15 | 3.38 | 3.77 | 4.04 | 4.06 | 4.61 | 5.01 | 5.28 | 5.57 | 6.51 | 6.86 | 7.24 | 7.61 |
| 8.25 | 8.78 | 7.74 | 6.78 | 7.27 | 11.60 | 7.10 | 0.40 | 13.68 | 8.59 | 5.41 | 5.55 | 16.89 | 5.39 | 5.48 | 5.07 |
| 70.93 | 70.50 | 70.96 | 70.80 | 69.91 | 68.77 | 68.29 | 68.66 | 70.59 | 70.98 | 71.98 | 72.36 | 74.28 | 74.28 | 74.28 | 74.28 |
| 1.79 | 1.93 | 2.09 | 2.23 | 2.36 | 2.59 | 2.76 | 2.79 | 3.26 | 3.55 | 3.80 | 4.03 | 4.84 | 5.10 | 5.38 | 5.65 |
| 0.98 | 1.05 | 1.15 | 1.24 | 1.29 | 1.37 | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.84 | 2.03 | 2.17 | 2.21 | 2.51 | 2.82 | 2.97 | 3.12 |
| 39.00 | 38.44 | 38.83 | 39.32 | 38.08 | 36.35 | 36.14 | 36.00 | 39.90 | 40.60 | 41.19 | 39.62 | 38.54 | 41.03 | 41.03 | 41.03 |
| 0.63 | 0.67 | 0.76 | 0.82 | 0.93 | 1.03 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.39 | 1.56 | 1.69 | 1.66 | 1.76 | 2.16 | 2.32 | 2.47 |
| 10.19 | 7.50 | 12.17 | 8.07 | 14.20 | 10.83 | 6.19 | -0.09 | 26.89 | 11.85 | 8.54 | -1.95 | 6.22 | 22.73 | 7.41 | 6.51 |
| 1.81 | 1.60 | 2.68 | 2.38 | 2.18 | 2.42 | 2.48 | 2.60 | 3.03 | 3.46 | 3.83 | 4.22 | 4.43 | 4.76 | 5.33 | 5.96 |
| 3.43 | -11.60 | 67.50 | -11.19 | -8.40 | 11.01 | 2.48 | 4.84 | 16.54 | 14.19 | 10.69 | 10.18 | 4.98 | 7.45 | 11.97 | 11.82 |
| 364.60 | 362.30 | 362.60 | 361.40 | 361.50 | 360.60 | 362.00 | 363.10 | 362.30 | 362.10 | 361.80 | 361.10 | 358.20 | 358.20 | 358.20 | 358.20 |
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Income Statement Key Figures
ⓘRevenue and Revenue Growth
Revenue is the starting point of every income statement — it measures the total sales Paychex generates from its core business. Revenue growth (expressed as year-over-year percentage change) is one of the most important indicators of business momentum. Sustained growth above 10 % annually is generally considered strong, while declining revenue is a serious warning sign that demands investigation.
Gross Margin
Gross margin = (Revenue − Cost of Goods Sold) ÷ Revenue. It reveals what percentage of each dollar of revenue Paychex retains after direct production costs. High gross margins (above 50 %) are typical of asset-light businesses like software and brands, while capital-intensive industries like manufacturing often operate below 30 %. Compare Paychex's gross margin to industry peers and track it over time to spot improving or deteriorating pricing power.
EBIT and EBIT Margin
EBIT measures operating profit — what remains after subtracting all operating expenses (including R&D, sales, and administrative costs) from gross profit. The EBIT margin shows this as a percentage of revenue. Because it excludes interest and taxes, EBIT allows fair comparisons between companies with different debt levels and tax jurisdictions. A rising EBIT margin indicates improving operational efficiency.
Net Income and Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Net income is the company's final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes. Dividing net income by the number of shares outstanding gives you EPS — the single most influential metric in stock valuation. Consistent EPS growth is the primary driver of long-term stock price appreciation. Always check whether EPS growth comes from genuine profit improvement or from share buybacks reducing the share count.
Shares Outstanding
The total number of shares Paychex has issued. A declining share count (through buybacks) boosts EPS and signals management confidence. A rising share count (through stock issuance) dilutes existing shareholders. Always monitor this number alongside EPS to get the full picture of per-share value creation.
Analyst Estimates
The projected figures represent consensus estimates from professional analysts. Compare these forecasts against Paychex's historical growth rates to assess whether expectations are realistic. A company that consistently beats consensus estimates tends to see its stock price rewarded over time, while repeated misses erode investor confidence.
Paychex stock margins
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Paychex Stock Revenue, EBIT, Earnings per Share
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Paychex business model & stock analysis
Paychex SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Paychex Inc is a leading provider of human resource and payroll services, enjoying a strong market position and brand reputation. The company has a wide range of services tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.
Paychex Inc benefits from a diverse and loyal customer base, which includes small and medium-sized businesses across various industries. This customer loyalty is a result of the company's commitment to delivering reliable and accurate payroll processing and HR solutions.
Weaknesses
Paychex Inc faces the challenge of operating in a highly competitive industry where there are numerous players offering similar services. This can put pressure on the company to continuously innovate and differentiate itself in order to maintain its market share.
Additionally, Paychex Inc may face challenges in expanding its international presence, as its operations are primarily focused within the United States. This limits its potential customer reach and growth opportunities in international markets.
Opportunities
Paychex Inc could capitalize on the growing trend of outsourcing HR and payroll functions by providing comprehensive solutions that cater to the evolving needs of businesses. This may include leveraging emerging technologies such as AI and cloud computing to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its services.
Furthermore, as regulations surrounding payroll and HR continue to evolve, Paychex Inc has the opportunity to offer compliance services and consulting, helping businesses navigate complex legal requirements and mitigate risks.
Threats
Paychex Inc faces the risk of potential cybersecurity breaches and data privacy concerns, which could negatively affect its reputation and customer trust. This requires the company to invest significantly in ensuring robust security measures and maintaining compliance with data protection regulations.
Additionally, shifts in government policies and regulations related to employment, taxes, and benefits could impact the demand for Paychex Inc's services. The company must stay vigilant and adapt to any changes that may arise.
Paychex Employees
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Paychex Segments
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Paychex Eulerpool Fair Value
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Fair Value Estimate
ⓘWhat Is Fair Value?
Fair value is an estimate of what a stock is truly "worth" based on its financial fundamentals, independent of the current market price. If the calculated fair value is above the current share price, the stock may be undervalued — and vice versa. This chart shows three different fair value approaches so you can cross-check them against each other.
Earnings-Based Fair Value
Calculated by multiplying the current earnings per share (EPS) by the average historical P/E ratio over a selected multi-year period. The smoothing over several years filters out temporary spikes or dips. If this fair value exceeds the market price, it suggests the stock is cheap relative to its earning power.
Example: Fair Value (Earnings) 2022 = EPS 2022 × Average P/E 2019–2021
Revenue-Based Fair Value
Derived by multiplying revenue per share by the average historical price-to-sales ratio. This method is particularly useful for companies with volatile or temporarily depressed earnings, as revenue tends to be more stable than profits. It answers: "At what price has the market historically valued each dollar of this company's sales?"
Example: Fair Value (Revenue) 2022 = Revenue per Share 2022 × Average P/S 2019–2021
Dividend-Based Fair Value
Calculated by dividing the dividend per share by the average historical dividend yield. This approach is most relevant for mature, consistently dividend-paying companies. If the resulting fair value is higher than the current price, it implies the stock offers a better yield than its historical average.
Example: Fair Value (Dividend) 2022 = Dividend per Share 2022 ÷ Average Yield 2019–2021
How to Use This Chart
When all three fair value lines converge above the current price, it strengthens the case that the stock is undervalued. When they diverge, investigate why — it may indicate a structural shift in margins, payout policy, or growth rate. The forward estimates on the right extend the analysis using projected fundamentals, helping you assess whether the current price already reflects future growth expectations.
Paychex historical P/E ratio, EBIT multiple, and P/S ratio
Paychex annual returns
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Annual Return
ⓘWhat This Chart Shows
This chart breaks down 's total annual return into two components: price return (gains or losses from stock price movement) and dividend return (income received from dividend payments). Together, they represent the total return an investor would have earned in each calendar year.
Price Return
Price return measures the percentage change in 's stock price from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Positive bars indicate the stock appreciated; negative bars show a decline. This is the component most investors focus on, but it tells only part of the story — especially for dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Return
Dividend return represents the income generated from dividends paid during the year, expressed as a percentage of the starting stock price. While it may seem small in any single year (typically 1–4 % for established companies), dividends compound significantly over decades and have historically contributed roughly 40 % of total stock market returns.
What to Look For
Examine how many years showed positive vs. negative returns to gauge consistency. A stock with mostly positive years and small drawdowns suggests lower risk. Also compare 's annual returns to a benchmark index — consistently outperforming the market is a hallmark of a strong investment. Pay attention to the worst years: understanding downside risk is just as important as chasing upside potential.
Paychex shares outstanding
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Paychex Dividend History
37 years of dividend payments · 7 consecutive increases
Paychex dividend history and estimates
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Current Paychex forecasts and price targets in August 2026
Analyst Price Targets 2026Paychex Analyst Rating Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Reliability |
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| 7/30/2026 | Maintained | Buy | 48 | |
| 7/22/2026 | Maintained | Neutral | 51 | |
| 6/30/2026 | Maintained | Equal Weight | 60 | |
| 6/25/2026 | Maintained | Neutral | 51 | |
| 6/25/2026 | Maintained | Underweight | 80 | |
| 6/17/2026 | Maintained | Hold | – | |
| 6/15/2026 | Upgrade | NeutralBuy | 48 | |
| 6/8/2026 | Maintained | Hold | 60 | |
| 4/13/2026 | Maintained | Neutral | 51 | |
| 3/26/2026 | Maintained | Underweight | 56 |
Eulerpool Reliability Score (0–100): measures how often a firm’s bullish or bearish calls were directionally correct three months later, blended with the average return following its calls. Every rating we record is stored permanently and scores update continuously; firms with fewer than 3 measured calls are not scored yet.
Paychex Earnings Calls
Paychex Earnings Estimates & Surprises
| Date | EPS estimate | EPS Actual | Revenue Estimate | Price reaction | Quarterly report |
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| 7/1/2026 | 1.33USD | - | 1.63 BUSD | - | 2026 Q4 |
| 4/1/2026 | 1.71USD | - | 1.83 BUSD | - | 2026 Q3 |
| 12/19/2025 | 1.26USD | - | 1.60 BUSD | - | 2026 Q2 |
| 12/19/2024 | 1.15USD | - | 1.34 BUSD | - | 2025 Q2 |
| 6/27/2024 | 1.13USD | - | 1.35 BUSD | - | 2024 Q4 |
| 3/27/2024 | 1.42USD | - | 1.50 BUSD | - | 2024 Q3 |
| 12/20/2023 | 1.07USD | - | 1.27 BUSD | - | 2024 Q2 |
| 9/27/2023 | 1.15USD | - | 1.31 BUSD | - | 2024 Q1 |
| 6/27/2023 | 0.97USD | - | 1.23 BUSD | - | 2023 Q4 |
| 3/28/2023 | 1.29USD | - | 1.38 BUSD | - | 2023 Q3 |
EESG©
Eulerpool ESG Scorecard© for the Paychex stock
EEnvironment
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Environment
SSocial
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GGovernance (Corporate Governance)
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Governance (Corporate Governance)
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Paychex shareholder structure
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8.27312% | |
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4.21259% | |
3.88111% | |
2.83716% |
Paychex Beneficial Ownership Filings (SEC 13D/G)
| Stake | Holder | Filing |
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10.50% | SEC ↗ | |
10.50% | SEC ↗ | |
8.60% | SEC ↗ | |
8.40% | SEC ↗ | |
8.07% | SEC ↗ | |
6.77% | SEC ↗ | |
5.20% | SEC ↗ | |
4.90% | SEC ↗ | |
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Paychex Executives and Management Board
21 members · avg. age 58 · 29 % women
Mr. John Gibson (59)
President, Chief Executive Officer, Director · since 2013
8.81 M USD
Management
Mr. Adam Ante (44)
Senior Vice President of Paycor
Mr. Robert Schrader (53)
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Elizabeth Roaldsen (53)
Senior Vice President - Operations and Customer Experience
Mr. Mason Argiropoulos (47)
Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Jason Rose (49)
Senior Vice President of Digital Sales and Marketing
Mr. Chad Parodi (53)
Senior Vice President - HCM, PEO, and Insurance
Board of Directors
Mr. Martin Mucci (65)
Chairman of the Board · since 2002
Mr. Joseph Tucci (78)
Lead Independent Director
Ms. Pamela Joseph (66)
Independent Director
Mr. Thomas Bonadio (76)
Independent Director
Mr. Joseph Velli (67)
Independent Director
Mr. Joseph Doody (73)
Independent Director
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| 1 | -0.74 | 0.34 | 0.80 | ||
| 2 | 0.47 | 0.75 | 0.80 | ||
| 3 | -0.52 | 0.26 | 0.66 | ||
| 4 | -0.80 | -0.70 | 0.56 | ||
| 5 | transcosmos inc. | — | — | 0.35 |
Frequently asked questions about Paychex
Paychex Inc. is a leading provider of payroll and human resource services for small and medium-sized businesses. The company's business model revolves around offering comprehensive solutions to help businesses manage their payroll, benefits, HR administration, and other related functions efficiently. Paychex Inc. helps businesses streamline their processes, ensuring accurate payroll processing, tax compliance, and timely payment to employees. With its scalable solutions and personalized customer service, Paychex Inc. provides businesses with peace of mind, allowing them to focus on their core operations while leaving the payroll and HR tasks in reliable hands.
Paychex Inc is primarily active in the field of human resource solutions. With its diverse range of services, Paychex caters to various industries including small and medium-sized businesses, healthcare, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, construction, technology, and professional services. By providing comprehensive payroll processing, HR management, retirement services, insurance, and time and attendance solutions, Paychex assists businesses across these industries in streamlining their operations and enhancing their overall efficiency.
The main competitors of Paychex Inc in the market include Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Intuit Inc, and Paylocity Holding Corporation.
Paychex Inc is a leading provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 1971 by B. Thomas Golisano, Paychex began as a small business with just three employees. Over the years, the company expanded its services and grew into a trusted partner for businesses across the United States. Today, Paychex serves over 650,000 clients, offering a comprehensive suite of services including payroll processing, time and attendance tracking, employee benefits administration, and more. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Paychex has established itself as a reliable and reputable player in the industry.
Paychex Inc, a leading provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions, has achieved several significant milestones. It has consistently been recognized as one of the top human resource outsourcing companies, serving over 670,000 clients nationwide. Paychex Inc has been listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange since its initial public offering in 1983. The company has expanded its services to include advanced technology platforms, helping businesses streamline their operations effectively. Paychex Inc has also been acknowledged for its commitment to customer satisfaction, earning a reputation as a reliable payroll partner for businesses of all sizes.
Paychex Inc is primarily present in the United States. With its headquarters in Rochester, New York, the company caters to businesses across the country. As a leading provider of payroll, human resources, and benefits outsourcing solutions, Paychex serves small to medium-sized businesses in all 50 states. Paychex's extensive network includes regional offices and service centers strategically located throughout the United States, allowing them to deliver their comprehensive services to clients nationwide. With their localized presence, Paychex ensures businesses across multiple industries can efficiently manage their payroll and HR needs with their reliable and tailored solutions.
Paychex Inc represents values of integrity, innovation, and commitment to client success. With a corporate philosophy centered around providing trusted and reliable payroll, human resources, and benefits outsourcing solutions, Paychex aims to simplify and streamline businesses' administrative tasks. Their dedication to excellent customer service, cutting-edge technology, and regulatory compliance has earned them a strong reputation in the industry. Paychex Inc is committed to helping businesses thrive by offering comprehensive solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Analysts currently set an average price target of 123.90 USD for the Paychex stock (median: 124.21 USD), implying +2.7 % versus the latest price. The consensus is based on 23 analyst ratings.
23 analysts currently rate the Paychex stock: 1 recommend buying, 16 holding and 6 selling.
Converted at the current exchange rate, the Paychex share trades at 104.51 EUR (120.62 USD).
The Paychex share (PAYX) is listed on 10 stock exchanges, including: NASDAQ (PAYX), XETRA (PCX.DE), Frankfurt (PCX.F), München (PCX.MU), Düsseldorf (PCX.DU), Hamburg (PCX.HM), London (0KGE.L), London (0KGE.L).
Paychex Inc. is a leading American provider of outsourcing solutions for the human resource management of small and medium-sized businesses. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Paychex is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange and employs over 15,000 employees worldwide. The business model of Paychex includes various divisions, including payroll processing, human resources (HR), time and attendance, insurance services, retirement services, and accounting software. Payroll processing is the core business of Paychex. The company offers its customers fully automated salary processing and payments. This includes hours tracking, wage and salary calculation, tax and social security contributions deposit, and report generation. Paychex's human resources division provides a wide range of services, including personnel administration, compliance management, employee handbooks, and training. Paychex also supports companies in hiring and firing employees and offers comprehensive compliance solutions that comply with US labor laws. Paychex's time and attendance division offers automated time and attendance solutions to help companies monitor and process the working hours of their employees. This provides companies with better control over their employees' working hours and helps them avoid overtime and underemployment. Paychex's insurance services include various insurance products such as health, life, accident, and liability insurance. The company collaborates with various insurance providers to offer its customers a wide range of insurance solutions. Paychex Retirement Services offers companies a wide range of pension and retirement services, including management of 401(k) plans, individual retirement account (IRA) plans, and pension plans. Paychex collaborates with over 70 different investment funds to offer its customers a wide range of investment options. Finally, the company offers accounting software specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses. These software applications include modules for managing accounting, invoicing, accounts payable, payments, as well as generating reports and analyzing business data. Paychex's business model is based on providing outsourcing solutions that help small and medium-sized businesses automate and optimize their administrative processes. By offering a wide range of services and products, the company can provide its customers with a comprehensive range of HR solutions. This allows customers to focus on their core competencies and save them time and money.
The revenue of Paychex is 6.51 B USD. This figure is based on current financial data and reflects the company's business performance.
The profit of Paychex is 1.76 B USD. The net profit reflects the company's profitability after deducting all expenses.
The price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of Paychex is currently 24.55. The P/E ratio compares the current share price to the earnings per share and helps investors assess the valuation of the Paychex stock.
The price-to-sales ratio (P/S) of Paychex is currently 6.63. The P/S ratio compares the market capitalization to the annual revenue and serves as a valuation metric for the Paychex stock.
The Eulerpool Quality Score for Paychex is 7/10.
The ISIN of Paychex is US7043261079. The ISIN (International Securities Identification Number) is a globally unique identifier for securities.
The WKN of Paychex is 868284. The WKN (Wertpapierkennnummer) is a six-digit German security identification number.
The ticker of Paychex is PAYX. The ticker symbol is used to trade Paychex shares on the stock exchange.
Over the past 12 months, Paychex paid a dividend of 4.43 USD . This corresponds to a dividend yield of about 3.67 %. For the coming 12 months, Paychex is expected to pay a dividend of 4.76 USD.
The current dividend yield of Paychex is 3.67 %.
Paychex pays a dividend, distributed in the months of , , , .
Paychex paid dividends every year for the past 36 years.
For the upcoming 12 months, dividends amounting to 4.76 USD are expected. This corresponds to a dividend yield of 3.95 %.
Paychex is assigned to the 'Information technology' sector.
To receive the latest dividend of Paychex from amounting to 1.19 USD, you needed to have the stock in your portfolio before the ex-date on .
The last dividend was paid out on .
In the year 2025, Paychex distributed 4.02 USD as dividends.
The dividends of Paychex are distributed in USD.
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