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Paychex (PAYX)
NASDAQ:PAYX
PAYX Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$126.13 - $161.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume510.46K
Average Volume (3M)2.59M
Market Cap
$46.11B
Enterprise Value$60.54B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.66B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.02B
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.0
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Sep 30, 2025EPS Estimate
1.2Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jul 21, 2025Dividend Yield3.21%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding359,608,920
10 Day Avg. Volume3,887,308
30 Day Avg. Volume2,590,243
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.31
Enterprise Value/Revenue10.87
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.02
Enterprise Value/Ebitda24.31
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$144.50Price Target Upside12.43% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Growth ContributorsHR services, retirement, and PEO have grown faster than software for the past three years and are expected to remain an above-average growth contributor over the forecast.
Revenue GrowthThere could be potential modest upside to revenue, although mixed reading on the mosaic of intra-quarter read-throughs.
Strategic AcquisitionThe recent acquisition of Paycor is a major strategic endeavor to broaden the market opportunity across customers and products.
Bears Say
Competitive LandscapeThe down-market competitive landscape remains intense, with scaling private companies and public companies making more investments in the market.
Macroeconomic EnvironmentPaychex is navigating choppy macro conditions and integrating recently acquired Paycor will take time to reflect normalization in the financial model.
Market ConcernsRecent underperformance in shares reflects investor angst surrounding PAYX's FY26 outlook and broader labor market concerns.
Paychex News
PAYX FAQ
What was Paychex’s price range in the past 12 months?
Paychex lowest stock price was $126.13 and its highest was $161.24 in the past 12 months.
What is Paychex’s market cap?
Paychex’s market cap is $46.11B.
When is Paychex’s upcoming earnings report date?
Paychex’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 30, 2025 which is today.
How were Paychex’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Paychex overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Paychex’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Paychex pay dividends?
Paychex pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.21%. See more information on Paychex dividends here
What is Paychex’s EPS estimate?
Paychex’s EPS estimate is 1.2.
How many shares outstanding does Paychex have?
Paychex has 359,608,920 shares outstanding.
What happened to Paychex’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Paychex?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PAYX
Paychex Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$144.50 (12.43% Upside)
$144.50 (12.43% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PAYX Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 308.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $19.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
41.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
59.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Paychex
Paychex, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, HR, benefits, and insurance services. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, the company primarily serves small to medium-sized businesses across various sectors. Paychex offers a comprehensive suite of services, including payroll processing, employee benefits administration, human resource management, and compliance solutions, which help businesses streamline their operations and manage their workforce effectively.
PAYX Company Deck
PAYX Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth and successful integration of Paycor, along with increased client retention and solid financial health. However, macroeconomic uncertainties and specific challenges in Florida's at-risk medical plan were noted as concerns. The balance of positive growth indicators and external challenges suggests a neutral sentiment.View all PAYX earnings summariesPAYX Revenue Breakdown
73.00% Management Solutions
24.10% PEO and Insurance Solutions
2.90% Interest on funds held for clients
PAYX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$144.50
▲(12.43% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
10.54% Insiders
20.29% Mutual Funds
20.28% Other Institutional Investors
22.04% Public Companies and Individual Investors