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Paychex (0KGE) Share Price & Analysis

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0KGE Stock Chart & Stats

$115.19-$0.61(-0.53%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
$100$110$120Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$114.40 - $116.99
52-Week Range
$85.01 - $131.07
Previous Close
$115.80
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1,941
Market Cap
$41.36B
Enterprise Value
$49.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$934.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$4.62B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
22.8
Beta
0.27
Next Earnings
Dec 17, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
1.27
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 26, 2026
Dividend Yield
4.03%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Durable Profitability

Consistently high gross and net margins indicate a scalable service model with durable earnings power. This profitability provides financial capacity to invest in product development, absorb operating volatility, and support shareholder returns while maintaining a strong competitive position.

High-quality Cash Generation

Free cash flow that closely tracks net income suggests earnings are well supported by cash rather than accounting benefits. Persistent operating cash generation strengthens Paychex's ability to fund investments, dividends, and strategic initiatives through changing conditions.

HCM Platform Expansion

Growth across PEO, insurance, ASO, and referral channels demonstrates effective cross-selling within Paychex's HCM ecosystem. Greater product penetration and client migration into broader services can raise revenue per customer and reinforce retention over multiple periods.

Bears Say

Higher Leverage

The sharp increase in debt-to-equity represents a meaningful deterioration from Paychex's prior balance-sheet profile. Higher leverage can reduce financial flexibility, increase obligations against future cash flow, and constrain the company's ability to respond to weaker conditions or pursue investments.

Slowing Revenue Growth

Recent revenue growth has slowed materially from earlier trends, and the near-term outlook remains moderated. Slower expansion can limit operating leverage and make future earnings growth more dependent on pricing, cross-selling, and execution rather than broad-based demand.

Structural Cost And Investment Pressure

Health-care cost inflation can complicate PEO renewals and encourage clients to seek alternatives, creating pressure on retention and growth. At the same time, sharply higher AI investment may weigh on near-term margins before productivity benefits become fully realized.

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0KGE FAQ

What was Paychex’s price range in the past 12 months?
Paychex lowest share price was $85.01 and its highest was $131.07 in the past 12 months.
What is Paychex’s market cap?
Paychex’s market cap is $41.36B.
When is Paychex’s upcoming earnings report date?
Paychex’s next earnings report is estimated for Dec 17, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 34 days.
How were Paychex’s earnings last quarter?
Paychex released its earnings results on Sep 23, 2026. The company reported $1.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.32 by $0.02.
Is Paychex overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Paychex’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Paychex pay dividends?
Paychex pays a quarterly dividend of $1.19 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.03%. See more information on Paychex dividends here
What is Paychex’s EPS estimate?
Paychex’s EPS estimate is 1.27.
How many shares outstanding does Paychex have?
Paychex has 355,980,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to Paychex’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Paychex reported an EPS of $1.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.32. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.957%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Paychex?
Hedge funds hold Paychex shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Paychex is 1,009,999,906 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 470.9K shares last quarter.
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