Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)
| Market Cap | 35.52B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 6.51B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 1.76B |
| Shares Out | 355.60M |
| EPS (ttm) | 4.89 |
| PE Ratio | 20.43 |
| Forward PE | 16.74 |
| Dividend | $4.76 (4.92%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Volume | 5,596,789 |
| Open | 97.00 |
| Previous Close | 96.72 |
| Day's Range | 97.00 - 100.14 |
| 52-Week Range | 85.45 - 148.76 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 105.93 (+6.04%) |
| Earnings Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
About PAYX
Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for payroll, employee benefits, human resources (HR), and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services. The company provides retirement solutions, such as plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, partic... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In fiscal year 2026, Paychex's revenue was $6.51 billion, an increase of 16.88% compared to the previous year's $5.57 billion. Earnings were $1.76 billion, an increase of 6.20%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 18 analysts, the average rating for PAYX stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $105.93, which is an increase of 6.04% from the latest price.
News
Paychex price target lowered to $98 from $100 at UBS
UBS analyst Kevin McVeigh lowered the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $98 from $100 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Revenue growth remains a focus for…
Paychex price target raised to $105 from $100 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $105 from $100 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm views the company’s fiscal Q4 report as…
Paychex Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2026
Delivered double-digit revenue and earnings growth for Q4 and FY26, driven by strong organic momentum, successful Paycor integration, and AI innovation. Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for 5%-6% revenue growth and 7%-9% adjusted EPS growth, with robust margins and continued upmarket expansion.
Paychex Slides: Q4 2026
Paychex has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on June 24, 2026.
Paychex Earnings release: Q4 2026
Paychex released its Q4 2026 earnings on June 24, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Paychex reports Q4 adjusted EPS $1.32, consensus $1.31
Reports Q4 revenue $1.61B, consensus $1.61B. “We finished fiscal 2026 with strong momentum, delivering double-digit revenue and earnings growth while accelerating organic revenue growth throughout the...
Paychex sees FY27 adjusted EPS up 7%-9%
Sees FY27 revenue up 5%-6%. Sees FY27 effective income tax rate 24%.
Paychex Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2026 Results
Delivered Strong Double-Digit Revenue and Earnings Growth Expanded AI Leadership with the Launch of WISE Workforce Intelligence Engine Returned $2.2 Billion to Shareholders in Fiscal 2026 ROCHESTER, N...
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Polymarket Earnings: Will MU, JEF, PAYX Beat Earnings Tomorrow?
On Wednesday, June 24, Micron ($MU), Jefferies ($JEF), and Paychex ($PAYX) will report their earnings. Paychex will report before the market open, while Micron and Jefferies will announce their result...
Paychex Named One of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek
Paychex named to Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces 2026, underscoring strong employee, customer, and investor trust.
Paychex price target raised to $110 from $105 at Stifel
Stifel raised the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $110 from $105 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. While estimates and the multiple are “reasonable” going into…
Paychex Recognized as a Top WorkTech Company by TIME
Paychex named a leading HCM provider to TIME's America's Top WorkTech Companies 2026 List List identifies the most impactful and financially strong companies that have established themselves as leader...
Paychex upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Citi
Citi upgraded Paychex (PAYX) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $140, up from $99. The company’s organic revenue growth will accelerate in fiscal 2027 for the first…
Paychex Schedules Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call on June 24, 2026
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management ("HCM") company, will release financial results for its fiscal 2026 fourth...
Paychex price target raised to $98 from $94 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $98 from $94 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm updated its model ahead of results…
Paychex Small Business Jobs Index Improves for a Third Consecutive Month
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Paychex Small Business Jobs Index – a primary component of the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch that measures the pace of job growth among...
Paychex Transcript: J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference
Resilient small business demand, rapid Paycor integration, and a new WISE AI platform are driving growth and operational efficiency. Advisory and PEO services are expanding, with AI and data as key differentiators. Capital allocation remains flexible, supporting continued momentum.
Paychex announces WISE AI Platform for Agentic Digital Workforce
Paychex (PAYX) announced Workforce Intelligence Strengthened by Expertise, WISE, the AI-powered intelligence solution “transforming” business operations with embedded context-aware intelligence, guida...
Announcing the WISE AI Platform for an Agentic Digital Workforce
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, today announced Workforce Intelligence Strengthened by Expertise (WISE), the...
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Pace of U.S. Small Business Employment Increases in April
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--The pace of job growth among U.S. small businesses showed an increase in April, marking the second consecutive month of gains as employers...
Paychex increases quarterly dividend 10% to $1.19 per share
Paychex (PAYX) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Paychex common stock of $1.19 per share, an increase of 11c, or 10%, from…
Paychex Declares a 10% Increase to Quarterly Cash Dividend
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management ("HCM") company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarter...
Paychex price target lowered to $94 from $98 at UBS
UBS analyst Kevin McVeigh lowered the firm’s price target on Paychex (PAYX) to $94 from $98 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.