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PAYXPAYX

$111.8

+0.72
arrow_drop_up0.65%
Market closed·update13 Nov 2025 21:00

$112.01

+0.21
arrow_drop_up0.19%
Post-market·update13 Nov 2025 23:48
Day's Range
109.99-111.9
52-week Range
109.99-161.24

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Performance

Key Stats

Next Earnings Date2025-09-30
Next Earnings TimeBefore Market Open
Volume3.46M
Average Volume 30d2.81M

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31.97
Valuation (P/E Ratio)
Moderate for growth sector
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0.152
EPS Growth (YoY)
Positive earnings growth observed
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Overall Analysis

Buy
75

Paychex demonstrates strong fundamental performance with consistent revenue and profit growth, coupled with robust cash flow and a healthy balance sheet. Thematic tailwinds in HR technology and outsourcing support its long-term outlook. Technical indicators suggest a moderate bullish trend, though some indicators signal potential overbought conditions in the short term.

Strong

Thematic

80

Paychex is well-positioned within the human capital management (HCM) sector, benefiting from the trend of businesses outsourcing HR functions and the increasing complexity of payroll and benefits administration.

Very Strong

Fundamental

85

Paychex exhibits strong financial health with consistent revenue and profit growth, healthy margins, and robust free cash flow generation. The company maintains a manageable debt level and a solid balance sheet.

Neutral/Slightly Bullish

Technical

65

Paychex is trading within an established upward trend, but recent technical indicators suggest it may be approaching overbought levels, indicating a potential for consolidation or a slight pullback.

FactorScore
HR Outsourcing Trend85
Regulatory Complexity88
Digital Transformation in HR75
Gig Economy & Workforce Management70
Competitive Landscape72
FactorScore
Valuation60
Profitability95
Growth75
Balance Sheet Health70
Cash Flow90
Dividend Yield80
FactorScore
Trend Analysis75
Momentum50
Short-term Momentum40
Volume70
Price Action65

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Bullish Points (7)

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Consistent EPS Beat

The company has exceeded Earnings Per Share (EPS) estimates in 10 out of the last 12 reported quarters, indicating a consistent ability to outperform market expectations.

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Attractive P/E Ratio

The current Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.96 (TTM) is favorable compared to its historical average and the industry average, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to its earnings power.

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Bearish Points (7)

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High P/S Ratio

The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 9.5 indicates that the market is valuing the company at a high multiple of its revenue, potentially leaving little room for error.

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Slight EPS Miss in Latest Quarter

While generally beating estimates, the company reported a slight miss on EPS in the most recent quarter (Q2 2025), potentially signaling future headwinds or increased competition.

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Calendar

June 2025

24

Next Earnings Date

EPS Est.
Revenue Est.

H: $1.25

A: $1.21

L: $1.19

H: 1.54B

A: 1.54B

L: 1.54B

July 2025

21

Ex-Dividend Date

August 2025

29

Next Dividend Date

Profile

Employees (FY)19K
ISINUS7043261079
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Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for payroll, employee benefits, human resources (HR), and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services. The company provides retirement solutions, such as plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services; HCM solutions from recruiting and hiring to retirement; and talent management and talent acquisition services. In addition, it offers payroll solutions, including calculation, preparation, and delivery of employee payroll checks; production of internal accounting records and management reports; preparation of federal, state, and local payroll tax returns; and collection and remittance of clients' payroll obligations. Further, the company provides workforce management solutions; benefits administration solutions; digital marketplace for earned wages, financial wellness solutions, and voluntary lifestyle benefits; HR support to non-payroll clients through HR Partner Plus solution; and insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. Additionally, it offers payroll, employer compliance, HR and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and both virtual and on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative, and other solutions to businesses. It markets and sells its services primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.

Seasonals

2025
2024
2023
2022
2021

Price Target

147.47 USD

The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for PAYX have a max estimate of 165.00 and a min estimate of 122.00.

Debt Level and Coverage

Debt
Free cash flow
Cash & equivalents

Financial Position Analysis

Assets
Liabilities

Ownership

Free Float shares
322M (89.36%)
Closely held shares
38.3M (10.64%)
360M
Free Float shares
322M (89.36%)
Closely held shares
38.3M (10.64%)

Capital Structure

Market cap
52.74B
Debt
5.02B
Minority interest
0.00
Cash & equivalents
1.63B
Enterprise value
56.13B

Valuation - Summary

Market Cap
52.7B
Net income
1.66B(3.14%)
Revenue
5.57B(10.56%)
52.7B
Market Cap
52.7B
Net income
1.66B(3.14%)
Revenue
5.57B(10.56%)
Price to earning ratio (P/E)31.80x
Price to sales ratio (P/S)9.50x

Valuation - Ratios

P/E
P/S

Revenue to Profit Conversion

Revenue
5.57B
COGS
1.54B
Gross Profit
4.03B
OpEx
1.82B
Operating Income
2.21B
Other & Taxes
550.4M
Net Income
1.66B

Balance Sheet

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Net Income
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