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Paychex (PAYX)
NASDAQ:PAYX
PAYX Stock Chart & Stats
$114.24
$0.43(0.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$114.24
$0.43(0.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$108.00 - $161.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume510.46K
Average Volume (3M)3.20M
Market Cap
$42.00B
Enterprise Value$53.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.67B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.02B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.2
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Apr 01, 2026EPS Estimate
1.67Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.26
Shares Outstanding359,894,130
10 Day Avg. Volume3,596,141
30 Day Avg. Volume3,200,435
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 Cap1.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue9.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.00
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$125.77Price Target Upside10.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings GrowthThe company increased EPS growth guidance to 9-11% from the previous 8.5-10.5%.
Financial PerformanceAdjusted EBIT was reported roughly $3 million above the model, translating to a 40.7% margin.
Strategic AcquisitionPaycor acquisition could provide strategic benefits based on cross-sell opportunities and improved retention as small and medium business clients scale.
Bears Say
Labor Market ConcernsThe 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 Guidance SkepticismThere's a relatively low bar following underperformance in shares, but a lack of perceived upside catalysts as skepticism surrounding FY26 revenue guidance persists.
Paychex News
PAYX FAQ
What was Paychex’s price range in the past 12 months?
Paychex lowest stock price was $108.00 and its highest was $161.24 in the past 12 months.
What is Paychex’s market cap?
Paychex’s market cap is $42.00B.
When is Paychex’s upcoming earnings report date?
Paychex’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 01, 2026 which is in 102 days.
How were Paychex’s earnings last quarter?
Paychex released its earnings results on Dec 19, 2025. The company reported $1.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.229 by $0.031.
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 3.69%. See more information on Paychex dividends here
What is Paychex’s EPS estimate?
Paychex’s EPS estimate is 1.67.
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 $1.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.229. 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Paychex Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$125.77 (10.09% Upside)
$125.77 (10.09% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PAYX Sentiment 85%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 83.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.27%
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 payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States and beyond. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, Paychex offers a comprehensive suite of services including payroll processing, tax administration, employee benefits, and HR compliance solutions. The company operates primarily in the human capital management (HCM) sector, aiming to simplify the complexities of workforce management for its clients.
PAYX Company Deck
PAYX Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected strong revenue and operating income growth driven by innovation and successful integration of Paycor. However, there were concerns about softer revenue per client and challenges in specific segments, such as Management Solutions and insurance. Despite these concerns, the company remains optimistic about its AI advancements and strategic initiatives.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
$125.77
▲(10.09% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
10.32% Insiders
20.37% Mutual Funds
19.47% Other Institutional Investors
20.40% Public Companies and Individual Investors