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- symbol PAYX
- Rev/Share 16.7748
- Book/Share 10.787
- PB 9.0062
- Debt/Equity 1.2981
- CurrentRatio 1.2653
- ROIC 0.1723
- MktCap 34873687768.0
- FreeCF/Share 5.72
- PFCF 16.9495
- PE 21.8994
- Debt/Assets 0.3049
- DivYield 0.0445
- ROE 0.3966
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | PAYX | Cantor Fitzgerald | -- | Underweight | -- | $98 | Jan. 27, 2026 |
| 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
U.S. Small Business Employment Trends Hold Steady to Start 2026
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
Published: February 03, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
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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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For February 2026
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
My top 10 dividend watchlist targets a 12% long-term CAGR with a higher yield than VYM and SPY, focusing on quality and value. January 2026 saw the watchlist gain 1.12%, trailing VYM and SPY but maintaining a strong 14.63% annualized return since inception. Three portfolio variants—original, quality, and value—offer distinct tradeoffs between yield, historical growth, and potential undervaluation.
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Why Paychex Stock Is Primed For A Breakout From Current Levels
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?
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)
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
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
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
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
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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About Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)
- IPO Date 1983-08-26
- Website https://www.paychex.com
- Industry Staffing & Employment Services
- CEO John Gibson Jr.
- Employees 16500