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Paychex (PAYX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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For the 13th time, Paychex named one of Selling Power's 60 Best Companies to Sell Recognition highlights Paychex's high-performance, growth-oriented sales culture, and strong career development opportunities Sales professionals supported by advanced enablement tools, AI-powered insights, and award-winning training programs Company invests in continuous coaching, mentorship, and leadership pathways for long-term career growth ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of expert-enabled HR, payroll, and benefits, has been honored by Selling Power as one of the 60 Best Companies to Sell For.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Paychex common stock of $1.19 per share, payable on August 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 28, 2026.

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PAYX outpaces its industry with improving small-business hiring, AI expansion and workplace recognition, supporting a growth outlook.

Paychex remains a 'Buy,' offering both growth and a 32% discount to intrinsic value despite recent outperformance versus the S&P 500. Cross-selling with Paycor and the launch of AI-powered WISE drive high single-digit EPS growth and improved revenue per client, especially in upmarket segments. PAYX delivers robust financial stability with a 1.1x net leverage ratio, a 4.9% forward dividend yield, and strong dividend safety metrics.

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Job gains were broad based while hourly earnings growth remains below three percent ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Paychex Small Business Jobs Index—a primary component of the monthly Paychex Small Business Employment Watch report—shows the pace of job growth among U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees improved for the fourth consecutive month in June, matching its highest index level since August 2025 (99.83) and marking the first four-month consecutive increase since November 2020.