0KGE Stock Chart & Stats
$116.73
$2.68(2.30%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$116.73
$2.68(2.30%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$85.01 - $139.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume926.00
Average Volume (3M)1.36K
Market Cap
$45.19B
Enterprise Value$38.19K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.18B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.9
Beta0.20
Next Earnings
Sep 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.91
Shares Outstanding355,682,860
10 Day Avg. Volume935
30 Day Avg. Volume1,361
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.21
Price to Book (P/B)9.84
Price to Sales (P/S)5.65
P/FCF Ratio15.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$113.82Price Target Upside-2.49% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)5.96
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth And Margin ExpansionStrong multi-year revenue growth alongside expanding margins indicates effective pricing, cross-selling and operating leverage. This supports durable profitability as Paychex integrates acquired capabilities and increases penetration across its HCM platform.
Exceptional Cash GenerationHigh and improving cash conversion gives Paychex flexibility to fund product investment, reduce borrowings and return capital. Recurring payroll and HCM fees provide a foundation for cash generation that is less dependent on individual contract wins.
HCM Platform Innovation And Integration SynergiesSuccessful Paycor integration strengthens scale and cost efficiency, while WISE AI can improve service productivity and deepen customer engagement. These capabilities may support retention, cross-selling and differentiation in a competitive HCM market.
Bears Say
Fiscal 2027 Growth DecelerationThe outlook signals that the exceptional post-acquisition growth rate is unlikely to persist. Slower expansion could limit operating leverage and make future performance more reliant on pricing, cross-selling and disciplined cost management.
Declining Interest Income On Client FundsInterest income is an important earnings contributor but depends on rates, balances and remittance timing rather than core service demand. Lower expected income creates a structural earnings headwind and reduces the benefit of Paychex’s client-funds float.
Balance-sheet Debt UncertaintyMeaningful net borrowings reduce financial flexibility compared with a largely debt-free profile and require continued cash allocation toward deleveraging. Reported debt also varies sharply across periods, making normalized capital structure assessment less certain.
0KGE FAQ
What was Paychex’s price range in the past 12 months?
Paychex lowest share price was $85.01 and its highest was $139.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Paychex’s market cap?
Paychex’s market cap is $45.19B.
When is Paychex’s upcoming earnings report date?
Paychex’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 30, 2026 which is in 30 days.
How were Paychex’s earnings last quarter?
Paychex released its earnings results on Jun 24, 2026. The company reported $1.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.305 by $0.015.
Is Paychex overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Paychex’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Paychex pay dividends?
Paychex pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.19 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.57%. See more information on Paychex dividends here
What is Paychex’s EPS estimate?
Paychex’s EPS estimate is 1.32.
How many shares outstanding does Paychex have?
Paychex has 355,682,860 shares outstanding.
What happened to Paychex’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Paychex reported an EPS of $1.32 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.305. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.278%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Paychex?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:0KGE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Paychex Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$113.82 (-2.49% Downside)
$113.82 (-2.49% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:0KGE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-19.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Paychex
Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, Paychex, Inc. delivers comprehensive human capital management (HCM) solutions. The company primarily serves small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the United States, Europe, and India, addressing their needs in human resources, payroll administration, employee benefits, and insurance. Its diverse service portfolio includes: Payroll Management: Encompassing core payroll processing, payroll tax administration, employee payment facilitation, and ensuring compliance with regulations like new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. Human Resources Solutions: Providing support for employer compliance, HR and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and even the availability of professionally trained on-site HR representatives. Retirement Services: Offering full administration for retirement plans, which covers implementation, ongoing adherence to government regulations, reporting for both participants and employers, online access capabilities, electronic funds transfers, and other administrative tasks. Cloud-based HR Software: A suite of software products designed for efficient HR administration, including tools for benefits management, time and attendance tracking, digital communication, recruitment, and onboarding processes. Additional Business Services: This category features plan administration outsourcing, state unemployment insurance services, and various support functions for SMBs such as payroll funding and outsourcing (including payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation), payment processing solutions, financial wellness programs, and a resource center for small business loans. Insurance Offerings: Providing both property and casualty coverage, which includes workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cybersecurity protection, and commercial auto insurance, alongside health and benefits coverage like medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paychex primarily distributes its services through its dedicated direct sales team.
0KGE Company Deck
0KGE Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational execution and financial performance in fiscal 2026 — double-digit revenue and earnings growth, margin expansion, exceptional cash generation, successful Paycor integration with >$100M in cost synergies, and early commercial traction for the WISE AI platform and advisory offerings. Management tempered optimism with conservative fiscal 2027 guidance (5%–6% revenue growth) reflecting lower interest income, the lapping of one-time gains, and an intentional, selective approach to client acquisition. While there are near-term headwinds (interest float decline, insurance agency drag, flat client counts) and ongoing integration/legal complexity, the balance of evidence — robust cash flow, shareholder returns, improving organic momentum, and AI-enabled product differentiation — points to continued durable performance and strategic optionality.View all GB:0KGE earnings summaries0KGE Revenue Breakdown
74.75% Management Solutions
22.01% PEO and Insurance Solutions
3.24% Interest on funds held for clients

0KGE Stock 12 Month Forecast
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