Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Paychex, Inc. |
| Ticker | NASDAQ: PAYX |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Software Development |
| Country | United States |
| IPO | |
| Indexes | |
| Website | paychex.com |
| Employees | 19,000 |
Key Metrics
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $107.19 | |
| Price, 1D Change | 0.00% | |
| Market Cap | $38B | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 3.94% | |
| PE Ratio | 24.29 | |
| Beta | 0.57 | |
| Revenue | $6B | |
| Revenue, 1Y Change | +5.56% | |
| EPS | $4.58 | |
| EPS, 1Y Change | -1.93% |
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Events
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Next Earnings | ||
| Last Qtr. Earnings | ||
| Last Ann. Earnings | ||
| Last Ex-Dividend | $1.08 | |
| Next Ex-Dividend | $1.08 | |
| Last Split | 3:2 | |
| Next Split | N/A | N/A |
| Last Ticker Change | N/A | N/A |
| Next Ticker Change | N/A | N/A |
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Estimates
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| EPS | $4.58 | |
| EPS Estimate | N/A | $5.49 |
| EPS Est. Change | N/A | +19.92% |
| Revenue | $5.57B | |
| Revenue Estimate | N/A | $6.50B |
| Revenue Est. Change | N/A | +16.71% |
| Current Price | $107.19 | |
| Price Target | - | $121.50 |
| Price Tgt. Change | - | +13.35% |
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EPS
| Year | Estimate | Reported | Surprise / Exp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| $4.70 | $4.67 | -0.67% | |
| $4.98 | $4.58 | -7.98% | |
| $5.49 | N/A | +19.92% | |
| $5.91 | N/A | +29.19% |
Revenue
| Year | Estimate | Reported | Surprise / Exp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5.28B | $5.28B | +0.01% | |
| $5.52B | $5.57B | +0.85% | |
| $6.50B | N/A | +16.71% | |
| $6.89B | N/A | +23.59% |
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Price, 1Y | -25.96% | |
| Price, 3Y | -9.11% | |
| Market Cap, 1Y | -26.19% | |
| Market Cap, 3Y | -9.49% | |
| Revenue, 1Y | +5.56% | |
| Revenue, 3Y | +20.82% | |
| EPS, 1Y | -1.93% | |
| EPS, 3Y | +19.35% |
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Technical Indicators
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $107.19 | |
| SMA 200 | $133.21 | |
| SMA 200 vs Price | +24.27% | |
| SMA 50 | $111.92 | |
| SMA 50 vs Price | +4.41% | |
| Beta | 0.57 | |
| ATR | $2.26 | |
| 14-Day RSI | 36.20 | |
| 10-Day Volatility | 26.20% | |
| 1-Year Volatility | 24.46% |
Dividends
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Last Paid | $1.08 | |
| Upcoming | $1.08 | |
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% | |
| Total Dividend | $4.02 | |
| Dividends Paid | $1.45B | |
| Payout Ratio | 87.40% |
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Income & Profitability
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.57B | |
| EPS | $4.58 | |
| Gross Profit | $4.03B | |
| Gross Margin | 72.35% | |
| Operating Profit | $2.37B | |
| Operating Margin | 42.54% | |
| Net Income | $1.66B | |
| Net Margin | 29.75% | |
| EBITDA | $2.58B |
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Financial Health
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Debt To Equity | 1.22 | |
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | |
| Quick Ratio | 1.28 | |
| - | ||
| F-Score | 6 | |
| Altman Z-Score | 3.00 |
Valuations
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio | 24.29 | |
| PS Ratio | 6.38 | |
| PB Ratio | 9.92 | |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.81 | |
| Enterprise Value | N/A | - |
Balance Sheet
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Book Value | $4.13B | |
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.71B | |
| Total Assets | $16.56B | |
| Current Assets | $8.92B | |
| Total Liabilities | $12.44B | |
| Current Liabilities | $6.96B | |
| Total Debt | $5.04B | |
| Short Term Debt | $440.90M | |
| Accounts Payable | $129.80M |
Expenses
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Expenses | $3.91B | |
| Operating Expenses | $1.66B | |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $1.54B | |
| SG&A | $1.82B | |
| D&A | $209.50M | |
| Interest Expense | $0.00 | |
| Income Tax | $518.60M |
Cash Flow
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CFO | $1.85B | |
| CFI | -$3.36B | |
| CFF | $2.34B | |
| Capex | $221.60M | |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.63B |
Recent analyst updates
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | → | |
| JP Morgan | → | |
| Citigroup | → | |
| Stifel | → | |
| Wells Fargo | → | |
| BMO Capital | → | |
| Jefferies | → | |
| TD Cowen | → | |
| Wells Fargo | ||
| Morgan Stanley | → |
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FAQ
What is the ticker symbol for Paychex, Inc.?
The ticker symbol for Paychex, Inc. is NASDAQ:PAYX
Does Paychex, Inc. pay dividends?
Yes, Paychex, Inc. pays dividends. The last payment was $1.08, with an ex-dividend date on November 7, 2025
What sector is Paychex, Inc. in?
Paychex, Inc. is in the Technology sector
What industry is Paychex, Inc. in?
Paychex, Inc. is in the Software Development industry
What country is Paychex, Inc. based in?
Paychex, Inc. is headquartered in United States
When did Paychex, Inc. go public?
Paychex, Inc. initial public offering (IPO) was on August 26, 1983
Is Paychex, Inc. in the S&P 500?
Yes, Paychex, Inc. is included in the S&P 500 index
Is Paychex, Inc. in the NASDAQ 100?
Yes, Paychex, Inc. is included in the NASDAQ 100 index
Is Paychex, Inc. in the Dow Jones?
No, Paychex, Inc. is not included in the Dow Jones index
When was Paychex, Inc. last earnings report?
Paychex, Inc.'s most recent earnings report was on December 19, 2025
When does Paychex, Inc. report earnings?
The next expected earnings date for Paychex, Inc. is March 26, 2026
Data Sources & References
- PAYX Official Website www.paychex.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/723531/000119312525325838/0001193125-25-325838-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/723531/000095017025095300/0000950170-25-095300-index.htm
- List of S&P 500 Companies www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/#overview
- List of NASDAQ 100 Companies www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/quotes/nasdaq-ndx-index
- PAYX Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/PAYX
- PAYX Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/payx