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Paychex (PAYX)
NASDAQ:PAYX
PAYX Stock Chart & Stats
$112.10
$0.43(0.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$112.10
$0.43(0.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$109.99 - $161.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume510.46K
Average Volume (3M)2.88M
Market Cap
$40.34B
Enterprise Value$53.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.67B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.02B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.1
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Dec 18, 2025EPS Estimate
1.23Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 07, 2025Dividend Yield3.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.22
Shares Outstanding359,894,130
10 Day Avg. Volume3,144,189
30 Day Avg. Volume2,876,083
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-17.88
Price to Book (P/B)13.78
Price to Sales (P/S)10.21
P/FCF Ratio32.33
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.33
Enterprise Value/Revenue9.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.00
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$135.00Price Target Upside20.43% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)5.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.53B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings GrowthThe company increased EPS growth guidance to 9-11% from the previous 8.5-10.5%.
Financial PerformanceThe premium valuation is justifiable by industry-leading margin and free cash flow profile, which reflects relative scale, dividend yield, capital flexibility, and a track-record of consistent revenue growth.
Strategic AcquisitionsPaycor acquisition could provide strategic benefits based on cross-sell opportunities and improved retention as small and medium business clients scale.
Bears Say
Market ConditionsThe sub-optimal state of labor markets, given deteriorating KPIs and downwardly revised projections, limits potential for upward estimate revisions.
Organic Growth ChallengesOrganic growth underperformance in the core business, including the Florida at-risk and agency businesses, contributed to a decline in shares.
Revenue VariabilityAreas of variability in the revenue model, such as hiring trends and client size, limit visibility and upside potential.
Paychex News
PAYX FAQ
What was Paychex’s price range in the past 12 months?
Paychex lowest stock price was $109.99 and its highest was $161.24 in the past 12 months.
What is Paychex’s market cap?
Paychex’s market cap is $40.34B.
When is Paychex’s upcoming earnings report date?
Paychex’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 18, 2025 which is in 30 days.
How were Paychex’s earnings last quarter?
Paychex released its earnings results on Sep 30, 2025. The company reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.204 by $0.016.
Is Paychex overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Paychex’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Paychex pay dividends?
Paychex pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.76%. See more information on Paychex dividends here
What is Paychex’s EPS estimate?
Paychex’s EPS estimate is 1.23.
How many shares outstanding does Paychex have?
Paychex has 359,894,130 shares outstanding.
What happened to Paychex’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Paychex reported an EPS of $1.22 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.204. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.375%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Paychex?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PAYX
Paychex Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$135.00 (20.43% Upside)
$135.00 (20.43% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PAYX Sentiment 85%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 308.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
41.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
58.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Paychex
Paychex, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, HR, benefits, and insurance services. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, the company primarily serves small to medium-sized businesses across various sectors. Paychex offers a comprehensive suite of services, including payroll processing, employee benefits administration, human resource management, and compliance solutions, which help businesses streamline their operations and manage their workforce effectively.
PAYX Company Deck
PAYX Earnings Call
Q1 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call painted a positive picture of Paychex's financial performance and strategic advancements, particularly with the successful integration of Paycor and strong revenue growth. However, there were some challenges, such as decreased earnings per share and ongoing issues in the Florida PEO market. The company's proactive approach to innovation and partnerships, along with a positive financial outlook, contribute to an optimistic view moving forward.View all PAYX earnings summariesPAYX Revenue Breakdown
73.00% Management Solutions
24.10% PEO and Insurance Solutions
2.90% Interest on funds held for clients
PAYX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$135.00
▲(20.43% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
10.32% Insiders
19.82% Mutual Funds
8.27% Other Institutional Investors
33.08% Public Companies and Individual Investors