Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)

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Here's Why Paychex (PAYX) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Sentiment: Positive

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Reasons Why You Should Retain Paychex Stock in Your Portfolio
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Published: March 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PAYX rides on SaaS demand, AI innovation and acquisitions to fuel growth, with earnings and revenues poised for solid gains through fiscal 2027.

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Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: March 25, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Paychex Has Already Priced In Enough Risks, Entering May Pay Off
PAYX
Published: March 25, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Paychex, Inc. demonstrates robust growth and resilient margins, with Q3 2026 revenue up 19.8% YoY despite macroeconomic and AI-related headwinds. PAYX's strategic focus on SMBs, high client retention, and recurring revenue model underpin predictable cash flow and strong business defensibility. The balance sheet remains solid post-M&A, with $1.7B in cash, manageable debt, and a Net Debt/EBITDA of 1.1x supporting ongoing operations and dividends.

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Paychex's Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates, Increase Y/Y
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Published: March 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PAYX tops Q3 estimates with strong revenue and earnings growth, though shares lag despite robust segment performance and upbeat FY'26 outlook.

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Paychex Q3 Results: Revenue Soars 20% As Small Businesses Turn To AI, Advisory Services
PAYX
Published: March 25, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) reported upbeat fiscal third-quarter results on Wednesday, highlighted by an 20% year-over-year increase in total revenue to $1.81 billion. The Street expected a quarterly revenue of $1.79 billion.

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Paychex (PAYX) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
PAYX
Published: March 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Paychex (PAYX) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended February 2026, 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) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
PAYX
Published: March 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Paychex (PAYX) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.71 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.49 per share a year ago.

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Paychex reports double-digit growth in fiscal Q3, beats estimates
PAYX
Published: March 25, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:PAYX) reported fiscal third quarter 2026 results that exceeded expectations, sending shares of the human capital management firm almost 4% higher before Wednesday's opening bell. For the quarter ended February 28, adjusted EPS rose 15% year-over-year to $1.71, beating estimates of $1.67, while total revenue increased 20% to $1.81 billion, topping expectations of $1.78 billion, driven by growth across its core business segments.

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Paychex Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
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Published: March 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PAYX heads into Q3'26 results, with revenues projected to jump 18.3% y/y and earnings rising on Management Solutions growth and steady gains across key segments.

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Exploring Analyst Estimates for Paychex (PAYX) Q3 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS
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Published: March 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Paychex (PAYX) for the quarter ended February 2026 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

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Sentiment: Positive

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The Top 3 Dividend Stocks I'd Put My Next $5,000 To Work In
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Published: March 02, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

If you're sitting on $5k and itching to deploy this capital into reliable dividend payers amid this market rotation, I've got three blue-chips which look like screaming buys right now to consider.

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Sentiment: Neutral

My methodology blends forward P/E ratios, company size, and default risk to rank Nasdaq 100 constituents by valuation. TSLA, INTC, AXON, PLTR, and CRWD are the most overvalued; PYPL, CTSH, ADBE, KHC, and PAYX are the most undervalued. Despite a $2.3trn market cap for the top 5 overvalued stocks, analysts expect higher earnings growth from the undervalued group.

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U.S. Small Business Employment Trends Hold Steady to Start 2026
PAYX
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--According to the January Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, job and wage growth trends among U.S. small businesses remained consistent to start 2026. The Small Business Jobs Index — which reflects the payroll data of a subset of Paychex clients with fewer than 50 employees — increased 0.04 percentage points to 99.30 in January. Additionally, hourly earnings growth for workers has remained essentially unchanged since July 2025 at 2.68%. “As we enter 2026,.

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Why the 5 Highest-Yielding Nasdaq 100 Stocks Are 2026 Boomer Safety Nets
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Published: February 03, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
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The highest-yielding stocks in the Nasdaq 100 make particular sense in 2026, as investors may well see a changing economic environment.

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Published: February 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

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Why Paychex Stock Is Primed For A Breakout From Current Levels
PAYX
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

We believe Paychex (PAYX) shares may represent a solid value investment at current levels, as the stock trades at a valuation below its historical average despite steady execution across the business. Recent multiple compression appears driven by broader market rotation away from defensive and payroll services names rather than any material deterioration in fundamentals.

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Is Paychex Stock Undervalued?
PAYX
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

We believe Paychex (PAYX) stock might be an attractive value buy. It is currently trading at a valuation lower than average, and boasts reasonable revenue growth along with strong margins that accompany its modest valuation.

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3 Top Picks For 2026 (And The Next Decade)
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

As we head into 2026, there is always some buzz around the repositioning of portfolios and looking for the best opportunities. I tend to always be on the hunt for opportunities throughout the year, but the start of a new year does mean additional contributions to my Roth IRA. As I'm sitting on a sizeable cash balance already for the next correction or pullback, I'm putting some of this additional capital to work right away.

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SaaS Demand and Client Retention Aid Paychex Amid Heavy Competition
PAYX
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PAYX rides strong cloud and SaaS demand that drive revenues and dividends, but client insolvency, cyber risks and stiff competition cloud outlook.

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Paychex Announces $1 Billion Stock Repurchase Authorization and Declares Quarterly Dividend
PAYX
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

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 authorized the purchase of up to $1 billion of the Company's common stock. The new authorization replaces the prior 2024 authorization to repurchase $400 million of the Company's common stock. In addition, the Board has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Paychex common stock of $1.08 per share, payable on Februar.

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Reasons Why You Should Retain Paychex Stock in Your Portfolio
PAYX
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PAYX's growth is driven by rising SaaS adoption, the Paycor acquisition and AI launches, with FY26 revenues projected to rise 16.5% and earnings gains ahead.

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Paychex (PAYX) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
PAYX
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
PAYX
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
PAYX
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
PAYX
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
PAYX
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?
PAYX
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
PAYX
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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About Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)

  • IPO Date 1983-08-26
  • Website https://www.paychex.com
  • Industry Staffing & Employment Services
  • CEO John Gibson Jr.
  • Employees 16500

Paychex, Inc. provides integrated human capital management solutions for human resources (HR), payroll, benefits, 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, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. The company also provides HR solutions, including payroll, employer compliance, HR and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and the on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative; and retirement services administration, including plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services. In addition, it offers cloud-based HR administration software products for employee benefits management and administration, time and attendance, digital communication solutions, recruiting, and onboarding solutions; plan administration outsourcing and state unemployment insurance services; various business services to small to medium-sized businesses comprising payroll funding and outsourcing services, which include payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation; and payment processing services, financial fitness programs, and a small-business loan resource center. Further, the company provides insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. It markets and sells its services primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.