PAYCHEX INC (PCX.DE) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
FRA:PCX • US7043261079
85.62 EUR
+2.2 (+2.64%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for PAYCHEX INC (PCX.DE).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
€104.65
+ 22.23% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 1, 2026
PeriodQ3 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.71
Revenue Estimate1.819B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
53.91%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
€104.65
Upside
+ 22.23%
From current price of €85.62 to mean target of €104.65, Based on 23 analyst forecasts
Low
€84.20
Median
€105.66
High
€132.19
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
-3.40%
3 Months
-9.88%
Price Target Summary
23 analysts have analysed PCX.DE and the average price target is 104.65 EUR. This implies a price increase of 22.23% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 85.62.
The average price target has been revised downward by 9.88% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
53.91%
PCX.DE was analyzed by 23 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 54. So analysts seem to be rather neutral about PCX.DE.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
PCX.DE was analyzed by 23 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-02 | Wolfe Research | Maintains | Underperform |
| 2021-06-28 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform |
| 2021-06-28 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold |
| 2021-06-28 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight |
| 2021-06-28 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight |
| 2021-04-07 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform |
| 2021-04-07 | Wolfe Research | Downgrade | Peer Perform -> Underperform |
| 2021-04-07 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy |
| 2021-04-07 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform |
| 2021-04-07 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell |
| 2021-04-07 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 1, 2026
PeriodQ3 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.71
Revenue Estimate1.819B
Revenue Q2Q20.54%
EPS Q2Q14.44%
Number of Analysts17
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
0.00%
Revenue (3 Months)
7.63%
EPS (1 Month)
0.00%
EPS (3 Months)
8.55%
Next Earnings Summary
PCX.DE is expected to report earnings on 4/1/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 1.71 EUR and the consensus revenue estimate is 1.82B EUR.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 7.63% in the past 3 months. Upward revisions are a positive sign and indicate that analysts are more optimistic about the next earnings compared to 3 months ago.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 5.007B 8.57% | 5.278B 5.42% | 5.572B 5.56% | 6.632B 19.03% | 7.023B 5.90% | 7.442B 5.97% | 7.798B 4.78% | 8.172B 4.80% | 8.212B 0.49% | 8.463B 3.06% | 8.678B 2.54% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 2.21B 8.76% | 2.39B 8.16% | 2.539B 6.22% | 3.101B 22.14% | 3.362B 8.42% | 3.537B 5.21% | 3.873B 9.50% | 4.034B 4.16% | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 2.033B 10.49% | 2.214B 8.88% | 2.329B 5.23% | 2.773B 19.05% | 3.022B 8.98% | 3.22B 6.55% | 3.46B 7.45% | 3.663B 5.87% | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Operating Margin | 40.60% | 41.94% | 41.81% | 41.81% | 43.03% | 43.27% | 44.37% | 44.82% | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 4.28 13.83% | 4.72 10.28% | 4.98 5.51% | 5.60 12.41% | 6.03 7.66% | 6.43 6.75% | 6.96 8.12% | 7.38 6.16% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | Q1 / 28 | Q2 / 28 | Q3 / 28 | Q4 / 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 1.71 14.44% | 1.36 14.64% | 1.35 10.58% | 1.37 9.11% | 1.80 5.76% | 1.49 8.97% | 1.45 7.55% | 1.46 6.28% | 1.92 6.19% | 1.63 9.78% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 1.819B 20.54% | 1.65B 15.60% | 1.662B 7.92% | 1.681B 7.92% | 1.94B 6.65% | 1.758B 6.55% | 1.77B 6.50% | 1.797B 6.90% | 2.072B 6.80% | 1.868B 6.26% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 933.58M 12.17% | 773.3M 3.73% | 773.43M 14.60% | 780.4M -3.34% | 984.6M 5.46% | 849.54M 9.86% | 867.42M 12.15% | 864.49M 10.78% | 1.016B 3.19% | 951.43M 11.99% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 849.84M 19.95% | 684.98M 27.79% | 684.37M 21.00% | 692.96M 17.65% | 890.81M 4.82% | 744.11M 8.63% | 741.65M 8.37% | 741.13M 6.95% | 961.06M 7.89% | 823.47M 10.67% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
8.91%
EPS Next 5 Year
8.20%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
9.47%
Revenue Next 5 Year
7.57%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
13.69%
EBIT Next 5 Year
10.88%
PAYCHEX INC / PCX.DE Forecast FAQ
Can you provide the average price target for PAYCHEX INC stock?
23 analysts have analysed PCX.DE and the average price target is 104.65 EUR. This implies a price increase of 22.23% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 85.62.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for PAYCHEX INC?
PAYCHEX INC (PCX.DE) will report earnings on 2026-04-01, before the market open.
What are the consensus estimates for PCX stock next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of PAYCHEX INC (PCX.DE) is 1.71 EUR and the consensus revenue estimate is 1.82B EUR.
What is the expected long term growth rate for PAYCHEX INC (PCX.DE)?
The expected long term growth rate for PAYCHEX INC (PCX.DE) is 9.47%.