Paychex Inc. (PAYX)
NASDAQ: PAYXIndustrialsDiversified Commercial ServicesUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 8, 12:19 PM ET
PAYX stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $36.41B
- P/E (TTM)
- 20.29
- Forward P/E
- 16.01
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.04
- Dividend yield
- 4.44% ($4.54)
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 28, 2026
- 52-week range
- 85.45 – 129.24
- Day range
- 101.41 – 102.89
- Volume / Avg
- 599.50K / 3.00M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 355.98M
52-week range
PAYX stock today
Paychex (PAYX) is trading at $102.29 on Oct 8, up 0.72% (+$0.735), versus the S&P 500's 0.12% decline. At this level, PAYX sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $85.45 to $129.24: 20.9% below the high, set on Oct 15, 2025 and 19.7% above the low. PAYX is down 9.5% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 20.1%.
At 20.3x trailing earnings, Paychex trades below the peer-group median of 22.6x. Its forward P/E of 16.0x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Paychex pays an annual dividend of $4.54 per share, a 4.44% yield at the current price.
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About Paychex
Company profilePaychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for human resources, payroll processing, employee benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, and Israel. It offers technology and advisory solutions; and payroll tax administration services. The company also provides retirement solutions, 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; HCM solutions from recruiting and hiring to retirement; and talent management and talent acquisition services.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Diversified Commercial Services
- CEO
- Mr. John B. Gibson Jr.
- Headquarters
- Rochester, NY
- Employees
- 17,600
- IPO year
- 1983
- Website
- paychex.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2026, Paychex generated $6.51 billion in revenue, up 16.9% from fiscal 2025, its 16th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $1.76 billion (+6.2% year over year), for a net margin of 27.0% versus a median of 30.2% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 74.3% (up from 72.4%) and operating margin 38.6%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.51B | $5.57B | $5.28B | $5.01B | $4.61B |
| Growth | +16.88% | +5.56% | +5.42% | +8.57% | +13.68% |
| Net income | $1.76B | $1.66B | $1.69B | $1.56B | $1.39B |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.89 | $4.58 | $4.67 | $4.30 | $3.84 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (19 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$113.93+11.38%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 2
- Hold 15
- Sell 2
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Last reported (Q1 2027)
- Sep 24, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.21 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $4.54
- Dividend yield
- 4.44%
- Last payment
- $1.19
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 28, 2026
PAYX news
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Paychex peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNBSunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc. | 74.91 | +0.19% | $30.70B | vs PAYX |
| PYPLPayPal Holdings Inc. | 54.54 | -0.76% | $46.65B | vs PAYX |
| AERAerCap Holdings N.V. | 141.16 | -0.98% | $22.19B | vs PAYX |
| APGAPi Group Corporation | 40.20 | -0.02% | $17.37B | vs PAYX |
| ROLRollins Inc. | 32.10 | +3.97% | $15.44B | vs PAYX |
| ALLEAllegion plc | 148.85 | +0.63% | $12.66B | vs PAYX |
| WSEWise Group plc Class A | 11.55 | -2.24% | $11.36B | vs PAYX |
| URIUnited Rentals Inc. | 1,048.43 | +1.06% | $65.26B | vs PAYX |
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Paychex stock FAQ
What is Paychex's stock price today?
PAYX last traded at $102.29 as of Oct 8, 12:19 PM EDT, up 0.72% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Paychex pay a dividend?
Yes. Paychex pays $4.54 per share annually, a 4.44% yield. The most recent dividend of $1.19 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 28, 2026.
What is PAYX's P/E ratio?
PAYX trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.29 and a forward P/E of 16.01, compared with a median of 22.6 for its closest peers.
Is Paychex in the S&P 500?
Yes. Paychex (PAYX) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Paychex's CEO?
Mr. John B. Gibson Jr. is the chief executive officer of Paychex Inc., which has about 17,600 employees.
Has PAYX ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent PAYX stock split was a 3-for-2 split on May 23, 2000, one of 10 splits on record.
What is the PAYX 52-week high?
The 52-week high for PAYX is $129.24 and the 52-week low is $85.45. The stock is currently 20.9% below its high.