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- symbol PAYX
- Rev/Share 16.7748
- Book/Share 10.787
- PB 10.4088
- Debt/Equity 0.0219
- CurrentRatio 1.2653
- ROIC 0.1796
- MktCap 40420398262.0
- FreeCF/Share 5.72
- PFCF 19.6454
- PE 25.31
- Debt/Assets 0.0051
- DivYield 0.0376
- ROE 0.3966
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 4
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reiterated | PAYX | BMO Capital Markets | -- | Market Perform | $140 | $121 | Dec. 9, 2025 |
| Resumed | PAYX | Citigroup | -- | Neutral | -- | $139 | Oct. 23, 2025 |
| Initiation | PAYX | Wells Fargo | -- | Underweight | -- | $128 | Oct. 22, 2025 |
| Initiation | PAYX | Stephens | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $135 | Oct. 7, 2025 |
| Reiterated | PAYX | BMO Capital Markets | -- | Market Perform | $143 | $140 | Oct. 1, 2025 |
| Reiterated | PAYX | BMO Capital Markets | -- | Market Perform | $160 | $143 | Sept. 24, 2025 |
| Initiation | PAYX | BMO Capital Markets | -- | Market Perform | -- | $160 | July 10, 2025 |
News
Paychex (PAYX) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Paychex (PAYX) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended November 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Watch Jim Cramer's full interview with Paychex CEO John Gibson
Published: December 19, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
CNBC's Jim Cramer talks with Paychex president and CEO John Gibson about the state of small business, the labor market, its latest earnings report and more.
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Paychex Q2 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Increase Y/Y
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PAYX beats on 2Q26 earnings and revenues. EPS grows 10.5% y/y and sales rise 18.3%, as management solutions led growth.
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Paychex's higher quarterly expenses overshadow annual earnings forecast raise
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
Payroll services provider Paychex reported higher expenses for the second quarter on Friday, taking the shine off its raise in annual adjusted earnings growth forecast.
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Paychex (PAYX) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Paychex (PAYX) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.26 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.14 per share a year ago.
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Paychex Gears Up to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store?
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PAYX prepares to report 2Q26 results, with revenues expected to jump 18% y/y, driven by Management Solutions growth and added Paycor contributions.
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Paychex Pays 3.65% and Added $4.2 Billion in Debt but the Dividend Looks Safe
Published: December 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX) pays a quarterly dividend of $1.08 per share, yielding 3.65%.
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Paychex Unveils Intelligent AI Solutions to Revolutionize Workforce Management
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, announced today a suite of AI-driven innovations to transform the HCM experience, evolving from user-directed to AI-powered with expertise infused at every touch point. Through AI-driven solutions that anticipate needs, automate tasks, and deliver precise, actionable insights, Paychex is simplifying complex HR processes, improving business outcomes, and driving greater eff.
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Paychex Schedules Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call on December 19, 2025
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management ("HCM") company, will release financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended November 30, 2025 on Friday, December 19, 2025, before the financial markets open. The company will host a conference call at 9:30 a.m. ET on Friday, December 19, 2025 to discuss these results. Participating in this call will be John Gibson, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Bob Schrader, Ch.
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Why Paychex (PAYX) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.
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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For December 2025
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The November 2025 high-yield dividend watchlist delivered a 2.94% gain in last month, outperforming SPY and closely trailing VYM. This watchlist blends quality and value to identify high-yield stocks with attractive valuations, aiming for a 12% long-term CAGR and strong starting yields. Top 10 picks for December include Accenture, EOG Resources, Nike, Paychex, ADP, Penske Automotive, Comcast, Essential Utilities, and Brown Forman.
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Paychex (PAYX) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.
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Here's Why Paychex (PAYX) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.
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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For October 2025
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The October 2025 high-yield dividend watchlist highlights 10 stocks with an average forward yield of 3.95% and a projected 19.02% return. This month's selection process lowered the yield threshold to 2.5%, expanding the pool to 69 companies and increasing diversification opportunities. The watchlist has delivered a 15.01% CAGR since inception, outperforming its 12% target and offering higher starting yields than SPY and VYM.
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Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call September 30, 2025 9:30 AM EDT Company Participants Robert Schrader - Senior VP & CFO John Gibson - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Jared Levine - TD Cowen, Research Division Mark Marcon - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Samad Samana - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Tien-Tsin Huang - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Andrew Nicholas - William Blair & Company L.L.C.
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Paychex: A Compelling Opportunity For The Long Term
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Paychex, Inc. stock now trades at a ~12% discount to intrinsic value, offering a compelling long-term investment opportunity after recent declines. PAYX's strong revenue growth is driven by the Paycor acquisition, robust margins, and strategic investments in AI and HR technologies. Despite a declining ROIC and an elevated payout ratio, PAYX's consistent dividend growth and 3.5% yield remain attractive for income investors.
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Minimal Shifts in U.S. Small Business Employment in September
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch for September, job growth among U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees remains largely unchanged over the last year. The Small Business Jobs Index, a primary component of the Paychex report that measures the pace of job growth using payroll data from the company's small business customers, has fluctuated just over a half percentage point over the last 12 months. Meanwhile, hourly earnings grow.
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Paychex (PAYX) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Paychex (PAYX) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended August 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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Paychex (PAYX) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Paychex (PAYX) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.16 per share a year ago.
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Paychex Q1 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Increase Y/Y
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PAYX posts solid first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with revenues increasing 16.8% and earnings rising 5.2% year over year.
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Paychex's higher first-quarter expenses cloud profit forecast boost
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
HR software provider Paychex on Tuesday reported higher expenses in the first quarter overshadowing a lift to its annual earnings forecast, and dragging the company's shares down 6.2% in early trading.
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Paychex, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) (the "Company," "Paychex," "we," "our," or "us"), an industry-leading human capital management ("HCM") company, today reported results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2025 (the "first quarter") of the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026 ("fiscal 2026"). Results compared with the same period last year were as follows: For the three months ended August 31, August 31, In millions, except per share am.
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Paychex Gears Up to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PAYX prepares for first-quarter fiscal 2026 results with revenues expected to rise 16.6% y/y, fueled by strong segmental growth and contributions from Paycor.
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Paychex: Expect An Uneventful Earnings
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Paychex is rated a hold due to limited near-term growth potential despite recent innovation and a strong cash position. The acquisition of Paycor expands PAYX's tech capabilities and client base, but has significantly increased the company's debt load. PAYX maintains industry-leading profitability and a solid dividend yield, yet faces headwinds from reduced ERTC benefits and integration risks.
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Seeking Clues to Paychex (PAYX) Q1 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Paychex (PAYX), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended August 2025.
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Paychex (PAYX) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Paychex (PAYX) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Will Paychex (PAYX) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Paychex (PAYX) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Paychex Recognized as One of America's Greatest Companies and Most Admired Workplaces by Newsweek
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, has recently been named one of America's Greatest Companies 2025 by Newsweek. Through an in-depth analysis across four key pillars of success, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group compiled the list after evaluating and rating each company on performance, dedication to the American workforce, track record of innovation, and commitment to environmental sustainability and corp.
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Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Stocks For August 2025
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
My investable universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks aims to identify attractive opportunities based on valuation and future return potential. Currently, 20 stocks offer an estimated future return of at least 10%, with 10 of these also appearing potentially undervalued by my Free Cash Flow model. Top highlighted stocks like MKTX, RACE, RMD, MSCI, and TTC combine strong free cash flow growth, attractive valuations, and double-digit return estimates.
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Paychex (PAYX) Up 3.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Paychex (PAYX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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About Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)
- IPO Date 1983-08-26
- Website https://www.paychex.com
- Industry Staffing & Employment Services
- CEO John Gibson Jr.
- Employees 16500