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Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)
98.47 +2.54 (+2.65%)
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- Previous Close
95.93 - Open
97.91 - Bid 93.08 x 100
- Ask 102.83 x 100
- Day's Range
97.55 - 98.85 - 52 Week Range
85.45 - 152.57 - Volume
1,244,604 - Avg. Volume
3,505,766 - Market Cap (intraday)
35.281B - Beta (5Y Monthly) --
- PE Ratio (TTM)
21.74 - EPS (TTM)
4.53 - Earnings Date Jun 24, 2026
- Forward Dividend & Yield 4.76 (4.96%)
- Ex-Dividend Date May 13, 2026
- 1y Target Est
105.43
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Performance Overview
Trailing total returns as of 6/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC) .
YTD Return
PAYX
10.17%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
8.03%
1-Year Return
PAYX
32.22%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
22.73%
3-Year Return
PAYX
0.30%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
70.06%
5-Year Return
PAYX
10.66%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
74.33%
Earnings Trends
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As of 6/22/2026
Market Cap
34.37B
Enterprise Value
37.60B
Trailing P/E
21.18
Forward P/E
16.00
PEG Ratio (5yr expected)
1.67
Price/Sales (ttm)
5.47
Price/Book (mrq)
8.56
Enterprise Value/Revenue
5.94
Enterprise Value/EBITDA
13.29
Financial Highlights
Profitability and Income Statement
Profit Margin
26.63%
Return on Assets (ttm)
--
Return on Equity (ttm)
--
Revenue (ttm)
3.97B
Net Income Avi to Common (ttm)
--
Diluted EPS (ttm)
4.53
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Total Cash (mrq)
1.78B
Total Debt/Equity (mrq)
124.91%
Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm)
--
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View MorePaychex is a Leading HR Solutions Provider for Small Businesses
Paychex is a cloud-based human capital management provider offering payroll, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, and retirement services. The firm also provides HR outsourcing services, including professional employer organization, or PEO, offerings, enabling clients to reduce HR overhead. Paychex primarily targets small and midsize businesses, although its acquisition of Paycor in 2025 signals the firm's aspirations to expand into the midmarket segment, serving firms with more than 100 employees. As of fiscal 2025, Paychex has approximately 800,000 clients and manages payroll for one in 11 workers in the United States.
RatingPrice TargetPaychex is a Leading HR Solutions Provider for Small Businesses
Paychex is a cloud-based human capital management provider offering payroll, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, and retirement services. The firm also provides HR outsourcing services, including professional employer organization, or PEO, offerings, enabling clients to reduce HR overhead. Paychex primarily targets small and midsize businesses, although its acquisition of Paycor in 2025 signals the firm's aspirations to expand into the midmarket segment, serving firms with more than 100 employees. As of fiscal 2025, Paychex has approximately 800,000 clients and manages payroll for one in 11 workers in the United States.
RatingPrice TargetGrowing Competition and AI Uncertainties Cloud Long-Term Outlook for Payroll Providers
Paychex is a cloud-based human capital management provider offering payroll, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, and retirement services. The firm also provides HR outsourcing services, including professional employer organization, or PEO, offerings, enabling clients to reduce HR overhead. Paychex primarily targets small and midsize businesses, although its acquisition of Paycor in 2025 signals the firm's aspirations to expand into the midmarket segment, serving firms with more than 100 employees. As of fiscal 2025, Paychex has approximately 800,000 clients and manages payroll for one in 11 workers in the United States.
RatingPrice TargetGrowing Competition and AI Uncertainties Cloud Long-Term Outlook for Payroll Providers
Paychex is a cloud-based human capital management provider offering payroll, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, and retirement services. The firm also provides HR outsourcing services, including professional employer organization, or PEO, offerings, enabling clients to reduce HR overhead. Paychex primarily targets small and midsize businesses, although its acquisition of Paycor in 2025 signals the firm's aspirations to expand into the midmarket segment, serving firms with more than 100 employees. As of fiscal 2025, Paychex has approximately 800,000 clients and manages payroll for one in 11 workers in the United States.
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