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Paychex(NASDAQ) PAYX

Market Cap$35.35BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1984)+133,997%
5 Year+8%
1 Year-19%
1 Month-22%
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$99.30
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Paychex last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 99.302026-09-28
Paychex stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-13.66%USD 115.012026-09-21
1 month-21.84%USD 127.042026-08-28
3 month+2.04%USD 97.322026-06-30
Year to date-8.47%USD 108.492025-12-31
1 year-19.14%USD 122.802025-09-26
3 year-4.65%USD 104.142023-09-29
5 year+7.53%USD 92.352021-09-29
Since inception+133,997.12%USD 0.071984-08-14

Paychex Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$35.35BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$6.60B

Net Income (TTM)

$1.81B

EPS (TTM)

$5.03

P/E Ratio

19.72

Dividend

$4.54

Beta (Volatility)

0.75 (Low)

Price

$99.30

Volume

3,287.771

Open

$100.08

Previous Close

$99.30

Daily Range

$98.91 - $100.90

52-Week Range

$85.45 - $129.24

Estimated Earnings Date

Dec 18, 2026

PAYX News

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Why Paychex Stock Slumped This Week

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Why Paychex Stock Dropped Today

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A Paychex Chairman Gave Away 9,309 Shares but Keeps Roughly $50 Million

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Paychex CFO Sells 12% of His Common Shares With Stock Down 24% This Past Year

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What This Paychex Insider Filing Signals as the Company Pushes Upmarket

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What This Paychex Insider Filing Signals With Shares Down 20% This Past Year

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About Paychex

Paychex helps small businesses pay employees and manage human resources. Its tools handle complex paperwork like taxes, insurance, and retirement plans. These services help companies follow labor laws and hire staff easily.

Software, Insurance, and Payroll

  • Management Solutions: $1.21 billion in revenue for the first quarter; covers payroll processing, tax filing, and human resources (HR) software.
  • PEO and Insurance: $367.6 million in revenue for the first quarter; provides professional employer organization (PEO) services where the company shares employment responsibilities with its clients.
  • Retirement Services: Administration of employee retirement plans including setup, government reporting, and electronic funds transfers.
  • Cloud Platforms: Delivery of HR tools through web-based software platforms like Paychex Flex and SurePayroll.

Recent Strategic Moves

  • Acquired Paycor in April 2025 to increase its client base and service options.
  • Expanded its use of artificial intelligence to improve its technology and advisory services.
  • Increased investments in sales and marketing to drive higher product penetration.

Why Paychex Stands Out

The company runs three separate cloud platforms to meet the specific needs of different small businesses. It combines these software tools with a direct sales team and expert advisors to support clients across the employee life cycle.

The First Quarter Numbers

  • Total revenue reached $1.6 billion in the three months ended Aug. 31, 2026, up 6% year over year.
  • Operating income was $619.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, a 14% increase year over year.
  • Net income grew 12% to $429.7 million for the period ended Aug. 31, 2026.
  • Cash, restricted cash, and corporate investments totaled $1.0 billion as of Aug. 31, 2026.
  • Dividends paid to stockholders rose 9% to $424.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2027.

Evolution into Cloud HR

Paychex has transitioned from a payroll specialist into a broad provider of digital human resources and insurance solutions. This evolution helps it stay relevant as small businesses move their management tasks to the cloud.

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Industry

Professional Services

Sector

Industrials

Employees

17,600

CEO

John Bradley Gibson, Jr.

Website

www.paychex.com

Headquarters

Rochester, NY 14625-2396, US

PAYX Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

74.39%

Operating Margin

39.19%

Net Income Margin

27.35%

Return on Equity

47.11%

Return on Capital

30.01%

Return on Assets

11.53%

Earnings Yield

5.07%

Dividend Yield

4.57%

Payout Ratio

89.96%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$35.35BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

355.98M

Volume

3.29K

Avg. Volume

3.02M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$4.91B

Operating Income

$2.59B

EBITDA

$3.07B

Operating Cash Flow

$2.25B

Capital Expenditure

-$235.10M

Free Cash Flow

$2.02B

Cash & ST Invst.

$934.20M

Total Debt

$4.62B

Paychex Performance Analysis

Paychex annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-05-31USD 5,007,100,0008.6%
20242024-05-31USD 5,278,300,0005.4%
20252025-05-31USD 5,571,700,0005.6%
20262026-05-31USD 6,512,000,00016.9%
Paychex sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-11-301.1%
Q32026-02-2816.1%
Q42026-05-31-11.2%
Q12026-08-311.6%
Paychex annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-05-31USD 4.3012.1%
20242024-05-31USD 4.678.6%
20252025-05-31USD 4.58-1.9%
20262026-05-31USD 4.896.8%
Paychex sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-11-303.8%
Q32026-02-2840.9%
Q42026-05-31-24.5%
Q12026-08-313.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.63B

+5.9%

Gross Profit

$1.20B

+6.6%

Gross Margin

73.62%

N/A

Market Cap

$35.35BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$2.01M

N/A

Employees

17,600

N/A

Net Income

$429.70M

+12.0%

EBITDA

$729.00M

+8.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Total Cash

$934.20M

-44.1%

Total Debt

$4.62B

-8.0%

Accounts Receivable

$2.34B

+16.6%

Inventory

$200.00K

N/A

Long Term Debt

$4.62B

+0.4%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

11.53%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

27.76%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$357.40M

-46.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$413.50M

-42.4%

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Questions About PAYX

What is the current price of Paychex?

Paychex is trading at $99.30 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Paychex?

Over the past 52 weeks, Paychex has traded between $85.45 and $129.24.

How much debt does Paychex have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Paychex reported total debt of $4.62B.

How much cash does Paychex have on hand?

Paychex reported $655.90M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Paychex’s dividend yield?

Paychex currently has a dividend yield of 4.57%.

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