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Paychex (PAYX)
NASDAQ:PAYX
US Market
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Paychex (PAYX) Ownership - Who Owns Paychex?

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Paychex (PAYX) Ownership Overview

10.21%24.66%21.94%30.97%12.21%
10.21% Insiders
21.94% Other Institutional Investors
30.97% ETFs
12.21% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Paychex (PAYX) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 77.58% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 10.21% is owned by Insiders, and 12.21% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of Paychex (PAYX) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 46.61% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 10.21% is owned by Insiders, and 30.97% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
May 15, 2026
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$41310
Feb 05, 2026
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$98490
Feb 05, 2026
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$98760
Jul 17, 2025
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$718576

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
35,693,173Insider9.96%3,364,081,555
35,206,926Institution9.83%3,318,252,776
32,278,267Institution9.01%3,042,226,665
21,303,061Institution5.95%2,007,813,499
15,366,241Institution4.29%1,448,268,214
13,589,220Institution3.79%1,280,783,985
12,062,232Institution3.37%1,136,865,366
8,391,573Institution2.34%790,905,755
5,713,203Institution1.59%538,469,383
5,184,915Institution1.45%488,678,239

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
32,278,267Institution9.01%3,042,226,665
13,589,220Institution3.79%1,280,783,985
5,713,203Institution1.59%538,469,383
5,184,915Institution1.45%488,678,239
2,785,905Institution0.78%262,571,546
2,402,849Institution0.67%226,468,518
2,247,322Institution0.63%211,810,099
2,205,867Institution0.62%207,902,965
2,014,498Institution0.56%189,866,437
1,778,846Institution0.50%167,656,236

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
10,257,477Institution2.86%944,918,781
8,375,381Institution2.34%775,811,542
7,732,715Institution2.16%728,808,389
7,553,348Institution2.11%709,108,310
6,979,149Institution1.95%642,919,206
4,188,632Institution1.17%392,516,705
3,893,821Institution1.09%369,601,489
3,881,973Institution1.08%396,854,100
2,985,939Institution0.83%275,064,701
2,457,307Institution0.69%226,367,121

FAQ

Who Owns Paychex (PAYX)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 21.94% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 10.21% is held by insiders, and 12.21% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Paychex (PAYX) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 21.94% of Paychex (PAYX) stock is held by institutional investors.
      What percentage of Paychex (PAYX) stock is held by retail investors?
      According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 12.21% of Paychex (PAYX) stock is held by retail investors.
        Who owns the most shares of Paychex (PAYX)?
        Thomas Golisano owns the most shares of Paychex (PAYX).
          What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
          The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.