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Paychex Inc

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SectorIndustrials

99.7 0.77

Overview

Share price change

24h

Current

Min

98.22

Max

99.82

Key metrics

By Trading Economics

Income

9.1M

430M

Sales

25M

1.6B

P/E

Sector Avg

19.702

37.182

EPS

1.34

Dividend yield

4.48

Profit margin

26.354

Employees

17,600

EBITDA

500K

729M

Recommendations

By TipRanks

Recommendations

Neutral

12 Months Forecast

+17.24% upside

Dividends

By Acuity

Dividend yield

Sector Avg

4.48%

2.19%

Next Earnings

18 Dec 2026

Next Dividend date

25 Nov 2026

Next Ex Dividend date

6 Nov 2026

Market Stats

By TradingEconomics

Market Cap

-5.6B

35B

Previous open

98.93

Previous close

99.7

News Sentiment

By Acuity

50%

50%

96 / 405 Industrials

Paychex Inc Chart

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Related News

3 Oct 2026, 00:01 UTC

Paychex Inc. traded modestly higher during after-market hours on Friday, continuing a recent trend of gains despite previous downward momentum.

2 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTC

Paychex Inc has advanced modestly in after-market trading, recovering from a slight loss earlier in the session while trading near the lower end of its one-month range.

1 Oct 2026, 23:16 UTC

Paychex Inc. traded modestly lower in after-market hours, remaining significantly below its 20-day moving average and near the lower end of its one-month range.

30 Sept 2026, 23:25 UTC

Paychex Inc's shares are near unchanged in after-market hours, reflecting a modest recovery from earlier declines and ongoing weakness compared to their 20-day moving average.

29 Sept 2026, 19:16 UTC

News
Social Media
Macro Event

Paychex shares are gaining slightly as the U.S. Small Business Employment Rate remained steady in September, with improved staffing levels noted.

28 Sept 2026, 23:35 UTC

Paychex Inc is trading modestly higher in after-market hours, maintaining upward momentum despite a broader trend of declines over the past 11 sessions.

25 Sept 2026, 23:46 UTC

Paychex Inc. traded modestly lower in after-market hours, reflecting broader market weakness and fluctuations during the session, remaining below its 20-day moving average.

24 Sept 2026, 23:51 UTC

Paychex Inc. is trading modestly higher in after-market hours following unusual price behavior, despite remaining significantly below its 20-day moving average.

23 Sept 2026, 23:01 UTC

News

Paychex reported $1.6 billion in Q1 fiscal 2027 revenue, a 6% increase, and updated guidance, with shares modestly higher in after-market trading.

22 Sept 2026, 23:41 UTC

Paychex Inc is advancing in after-market trading, recovering after six consecutive sessions of declines and currently positioned below its 20-day moving average.

21 Sept 2026, 20:06 UTC

Paychex Inc shares fell sharply, continuing a downward trend from Friday's close and settling significantly below their 20-day moving average amid broader sector weakness.

18 Sept 2026, 23:51 UTC

Event

Paychex Inc is trading higher in after-market hours ahead of its Q1 FY2027 earnings report, with EPS estimated at $1.32 and revenue at $1.6 billion.

17 Sept 2026, 19:16 UTC

Event

Paychex Inc shares fell after retracing from an earlier peak, continuing a trend of three consecutive sessions finishing lower ahead of its Q1 FY2027 earnings report.

16 Sept 2026, 23:51 UTC

Correlated Moves

Paychex Inc is modestly lower in after-market trading, reflecting a decline that aligns with Automatic Data Processing Inc's drop below its 20-day moving average.

15 Sept 2026, 22:41 UTC

Correlated Moves

Paychex Inc. gained in after-market trading, likely influenced by Equifax Inc.'s performance, amid rising yields on the ten-year Treasury note.

14 Sept 2026, 22:01 UTC

Paychex Inc shares are lower in after-market hours, reflecting volatility after three consecutive gains. Rising crude oil prices may be impacting broader market sentiment.

11 Sept 2026, 20:06 UTC

Correlated Moves
News

Paychex shares are higher after TD Cowen raised its price target to $117, amid positive movement in the IT Consulting & Other Services sector.

10 Sept 2026, 19:16 UTC

Paychex Inc shares are higher today, reflecting a slight cumulative return since Wednesday. The European Central Bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points.

9 Sept 2026, 23:16 UTC

Paychex Inc shares are trading higher in after-market hours, following fluctuations earlier in the session. No specific news was identified to explain the movement.

8 Sept 2026, 23:01 UTC

Paychex Inc shares are higher in after-market trading, showing unusual activity. The stock remains below its 20-day moving average and near a one-month low.

4 Sept 2026, 22:26 UTC

Paychex Inc shares are higher in after-market trading, following a flat session earlier. No specific news was identified to explain the movement.

3 Sept 2026, 23:56 UTC

News
Correlated Moves

Paychex receives a buy rating on strong revenue growth and strategic AI integration. After-market trading has shown little change since Thursday's close.

2 Sept 2026, 23:51 UTC

Paychex shares are higher in after-market hours following a weaker ADP payrolls report, which may ease concerns about aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes.

1 Sept 2026, 23:16 UTC

Paychex Inc shares are higher in after-market hours, though no specific news explains the movement. Broader market concerns persist amid rising oil prices.

31 Aug 2026, 23:46 UTC

Paychex Inc. shares are lower in after-market trading, reflecting a modest decline since Monday's close amid routine market conditions.

28 Aug 2026, 20:07 UTC

Paychex Inc shares are higher today, supported by broader market gains. The S&P 500 has also advanced since Thursday's close.

27 Aug 2026, 23:01 UTC

Paychex Inc shares are lower in after-market hours, reflecting broader market declines amid economic data influencing Federal Reserve rate hike expectations.

26 Aug 2026, 23:16 UTC

Correlated Moves

Paychex Inc shares are lower in after-market trading, reflecting sector trends. The stock remains above its 20-day moving average and near a one-month high.

25 Aug 2026, 23:31 UTC

Correlated Moves

Paychex Inc shares declined in after-market trading, reflecting broader sector trends amid falling crude oil prices and market sentiment shifts.

24 Aug 2026, 23:26 UTC

Paychex Inc shares are higher in after-market trading, recovering from earlier lows amid broader market fluctuations tied to geopolitical developments and U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Peer Comparison

Price change

Paychex Inc Forecast

Price Target

By TipRanks

17.24% upside

12 Months Forecast

Average 116 USD  17.24%

High 150 USD

Low 96 USD

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets forPaychex Inc - Dist in the last 3 months.

Rating Consensus

By TipRanks

Neutral

16 ratings

1

Buy

13

Hold

2

Sell

Sentiment

By Acuity

96 / 405 Industrials

News Sentiment

Neutral

Volatility

Below average

News Volume (RCV)

Below average

Financials

Selling and administration expenses

Operating expenses

Pre-tax profit

Sales

Cost of sales

Gross profit on sales

Interest expense on debt

EBITDA

Operating profit

$

About Paychex Inc

Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated human capital management solutions (HCM) for payroll, benefits, human resources (HR), 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 integrated HCM technology solutions and HR advisory services through both virtual and on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative, as well as HR support to non-payroll clients through its HR Partner Plus solution; and retirement services administration, such as 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.