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PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) Stock Overview

USA - NASDAQ:PAYX - US7043261079 - Common Stock

128.21 USD
+1.52 (+1.2%)
Last: 9/26/2025, 8:21:44 PM
128.2 USD
-0.01 (-0.01%)
After Hours: 9/26/2025, 8:21:44 PM

PAYX Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
52 Week High161.24
52 Week Low126.13
Market Cap46.11B
Shares359.61M
Float321.41M
Yearly Dividend4.02
Dividend Yield3.41%
EPS(TTM)4.98
PE25.74
Fwd PE23.05
Earnings (Next)09-30 2025-09-30/bmo
IPO08-26 1983-08-26
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 -5 -10 -15

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 0 5 10

The current stock price of PAYX is 128.21 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -7.58%. In the past year, price decreased by -3.59%.

PAYCHEX INC / PAYX Daily stock chart

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About PAYX

Company Profile

PAYX logo image Paychex, Inc. provides 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: 19000

PAYX Company Website

PAYX Investor Relations

Phone: 15853856666

PAYCHEX INC / PAYX FAQ

What is the stock price of PAYCHEX INC today?

The current stock price of PAYX is 128.21 USD. The price increased by 1.2% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for PAYCHEX INC stock?

The exchange symbol of PAYCHEX INC is PAYX and it is listed on the Nasdaq exchange.


On which exchange is PAYX stock listed?

PAYX stock is listed on the Nasdaq exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for PAYCHEX INC stock?

21 analysts have analysed PAYX and the average price target is 149.16 USD. This implies a price increase of 16.34% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 128.21. Check the PAYCHEX INC stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is PAYCHEX INC worth?

PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) has a market capitalization of 46.11B USD. This makes PAYX a Large Cap stock.


How many employees does PAYCHEX INC have?

PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) currently has 19000 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) stock?

PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) has a support level at 128.2 and a resistance level at 132.27. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of PAYX support and resistance levels.


Is PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) expected to grow?

The Revenue of PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) is expected to grow by 17.68% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the PAYX EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) stock pay dividends?

PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) has a dividend yield of 3.41%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 4.02. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of PAYX dividend history, reliability and sustainability.


When does PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) report earnings?

PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) will report earnings on 2025-09-30, before the market open.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of PAYCHEX INC (PAYX)?

The PE ratio for PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) is 25.74. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 4.98 and the current share price of 128.21 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for PAYX.


What is the Short Interest ratio of PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) stock?

The outstanding short interest for PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) is 3.94% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the PAYX short interest.


PAYX Technical Analysis


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PAYX Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PAYX. PAYX has an excellent profitability rating, but 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 4.98. The EPS increased by 5.51% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 29.74%
ROA 10.01%
ROE 40.15%
Debt/Equity 1.11
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
Sales Q2Q%10.21%
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.56%

PAYX Forecast & Estimates

21 analysts have analysed PAYX and the average price target is 149.16 USD. This implies a price increase of 16.34% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 128.21.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 11.71% and a revenue growth 17.68% for PAYX


Analysts
Analysts54.29
Price Target149.16 (16.34%)
EPS Next Y11.71%
Revenue Next Year17.68%

PAYX Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners81.52%
Ins Owners10.57%
Short Float %3.94%
Short Ratio6.04