PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NASDAQ:PAYX • US7043261079

94.38 USD
+1.91 (+2.07%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
93.2424 USD
-1.14 (-1.21%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM

PAYX Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap33.88B
Revenue(TTM)6.03B
Net Income(TTM)1.60B
Shares358.97M
Float321.80M
52 Week High161.24
52 Week Low91.7
Yearly Dividend4.02
Dividend Yield4.67%
EPS(TTM)5.16
PE18.29
Fwd PE15.66
Earnings (Next)03-24
IPO1983-08-26
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
PAYX short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of PAYX in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months -10 -20 -30

PAYX long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of PAYX in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years -10 -20 -30

The current stock price of PAYX is 94.38 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -14.6%. In the past year, price decreased by -35.9%.

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PAYX Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PAYX. While PAYX belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health.


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PAYX Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months PAYX reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 5.16. The EPS increased by 7.5% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 26.45%
ROA 9.66%
ROE 41.13%
Debt/Equity 1.18
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
Sales Q2Q%18.28%
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.37%
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PAYX Forecast & Estimates

23 analysts have analysed PAYX and the average price target is 123.9 USD. This implies a price increase of 31.27% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 94.38.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 12.44% and a revenue growth 16.92% for PAYX


Analysts
Analysts53.91
Price Target123.9 (31.28%)
EPS Next Y12.44%
Revenue Next Year16.92%
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PAYX Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners81.23%
Ins Owners10.38%
Short Float %5.33%
Short Ratio5.06
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About PAYX

Company Profile

PAYX logo image Paychex, Inc. engages in the provision of human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, insurance, and retirement for small and medium-sized businesses. The company is headquartered in Rochester, New York and currently employs 19,000 full-time employees. The firm is engaged in delivering a full suite of technology and advisory services in human resources, employee benefit solutions, insurance, and payroll. The company is a provider of integrated HCM solutions for human resources (HR), payroll, benefits, and insurance for small- to medium-sized businesses in the United States (U.S.) and parts of Europe. The company supports its small-business clients by utilizing its proprietary, software as a service (SaaS) Paychex Flex platform and the Company’s SurePayroll SaaS-based solutions. Its HR solutions include HR packages, HR consulting, employee onboarding, hiring services, and artificial intelligence -assisted recruiting. Its payroll services include payroll packages, small business payroll, midsize to enterprise payroll, switch payroll companies, and payroll tax services. Its employee benefits services include Group health insurance, retirement services, and benefits administration services.

Company Info

PAYCHEX INC

911 Panorama Trail S

Rochester NEW YORK 14625 US

CEO: Martin Mucci

Employees: 16500

PAYX Company Website

PAYX Investor Relations

Phone: 15853856666

PAYCHEX INC / PAYX FAQ

Can you describe the business of PAYCHEX INC?

Paychex, Inc. engages in the provision of human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, insurance, and retirement for small and medium-sized businesses. The company is headquartered in Rochester, New York and currently employs 19,000 full-time employees. The firm is engaged in delivering a full suite of technology and advisory services in human resources, employee benefit solutions, insurance, and payroll. The company is a provider of integrated HCM solutions for human resources (HR), payroll, benefits, and insurance for small- to medium-sized businesses in the United States (U.S.) and parts of Europe. The company supports its small-business clients by utilizing its proprietary, software as a service (SaaS) Paychex Flex platform and the Company’s SurePayroll SaaS-based solutions. Its HR solutions include HR packages, HR consulting, employee onboarding, hiring services, and artificial intelligence -assisted recruiting. Its payroll services include payroll packages, small business payroll, midsize to enterprise payroll, switch payroll companies, and payroll tax services. Its employee benefits services include Group health insurance, retirement services, and benefits administration services.


What is the stock price of PAYCHEX INC today?

The current stock price of PAYX is 94.38 USD. The price increased by 2.07% in the last trading session.


Does PAYX stock pay dividends?

PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) has a dividend yield of 4.67%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 4.02.


What is the ChartMill rating of PAYCHEX INC stock?

PAYX has a ChartMill Technical rating of 0 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 6 out of 10.


What is the expected growth for PAYX stock?

The Revenue of PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) is expected to grow by 16.92% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


How many employees does PAYCHEX INC have?

PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) currently has 16500 employees.


What is the market capitalization of PAYX stock?

PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) has a market capitalization of 33.88B USD. This makes PAYX a Large Cap stock.