Is PAYX stock a buy or a sell according to analysts?

Of the 31 analyst ratings on Paychex, Inc., 16% are Buy or Strong Buy, 21 are Hold, and 5 are Sell. The overall consensus rating is Hold. Analyst ratings are opinions, not investment advice.

What is the analyst price target for PAYX?

The average analyst price target for Paychex, Inc. is $111.00. Individual targets range from $107.00 to $115.00.

When is Paychex, Inc.'s next earnings date?

Paychex, Inc. is scheduled to report earnings on December 18, 2026. Analysts expect earnings of $1.30 per share.

Does Paychex, Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes — Paychex, Inc. has paid $4.54 per share in dividends over the trailing twelve months.

How volatile is PAYX stock?

PAYX has a beta of 0.85, meaning it has historically been less volatile than the broader market.

What sector is Paychex, Inc. in?

Paychex, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, the Staffing & Employment Services industry, and its stock trades on NASDAQ.

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Paychex, Inc. at a glance

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Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) is an Industrials company in the Staffing & Employment Services industry, headquartered in Rochester, NY, with about 17,600 employees. Its shares trade on NASDAQ, and its IPO date is August 26, 1983. With a market capitalization of $38.3 billion, PAYX is a large-cap stock.

It trades an average of 3.2 million shares a day.

In its latest reported quarter (results released September 23, 2026), Paychex, Inc. posted revenue of $1.6 billion and earnings of $1.34 per share, against estimates of $1.6 billion and $1.32.

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As of October 14, 2026, Paychex, Inc. has a market capitalization of $38.3 billion, making it a large-cap company in the Industrials sector.

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