Paychex, Inc. PAYX
Set alert
At close · Oct 30
After hours · Oct 30, 5:07 PM ET
- YTD
- -0.05%
- 1 year
- -4.36%
- Open
- 111.96
- Prev close
- 109.37
- Mkt cap
- 39.91B
- Vol
- 3.54M
- Avg vol
- 2.89M
- EPS
- 5.04
- P/E
- 22.25
- Div yield
- 4.35%
More statistics
- Low
- 111.37
- High
- 113.07
- Forward P/E
- 17.55
- Beta
- 0.85
- Short ratio
- 5.88
- Inst. own
- 85.92%
- Dividend
- 4.76
- Ex-div date
- Oct 25, 2026
- Earnings
- Dec 18, 2026
- 50-d avg
- 113.02
- 200-d avg
- 103.41
- 1y target
- 114.57
5D chart
Events in this range
- Oct 26, 2026Dividend: 1.19
Signals (124)
| Name | Time | Ago |
|---|---|---|
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 3:55 PM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 30, 3:55 PM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 30, 3:50 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 3:40 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 2:25 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 2:20 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 1:50 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 1:35 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 1:20 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 1:15 PM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 30, 1:15 PM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 30, 1:00 PM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 30, 12:55 PM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 30, 12:45 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 12:25 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 12:15 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 11:50 AM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 11:25 AM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 11:10 AM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 11:05 AM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 10:50 AM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 30, 10:30 AM | 2 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 30, 9:55 AM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 30, 9:30 AM | 2 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 30, 9:30 AM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 3:50 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 3:50 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 3:30 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 3:20 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 3:15 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 3:10 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 3:05 PM | 3 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 29, 2:45 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 2:40 PM | 3 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 29, 2:25 PM | 3 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 29, 2:00 PM | 3 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 29, 1:30 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 1:25 PM | 3 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 29, 1:20 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 1:10 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 12:15 PM | 3 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 29, 12:05 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 11:35 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 11:00 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 11:00 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 10:55 AM | 3 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 29, 10:15 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 10:05 AM | 3 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 29, 9:40 AM | 3 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 29, 9:30 AM | 3 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 28, 3:50 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 3:20 PM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 28, 3:20 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 3:15 PM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 28, 3:10 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 3:05 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 3:00 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 2:50 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 2:50 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 2:25 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 2:25 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 2:20 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 2:20 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 2:10 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 2:10 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 2:00 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 1:30 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 1:00 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 12:40 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 11:55 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 11:40 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 11:35 AM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 28, 11:30 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 11:25 AM | 4 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 28, 10:55 AM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 28, 10:45 AM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 28, 10:40 AM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 28, 10:25 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 10:20 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 10:15 AM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 28, 10:10 AM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 28, 9:30 AM | 4 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 28, 9:30 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 3:50 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 3:45 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 3:15 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 3:10 PM | 5 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 27, 3:00 PM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 27, 2:50 PM | 5 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 27, 2:10 PM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 27, 2:00 PM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 27, 1:45 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 1:40 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 1:30 PM | 5 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 27, 1:20 PM | 5 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 27, 1:15 PM | 5 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 27, 1:00 PM | 5 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 27, 12:10 PM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 27, 11:55 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 11:20 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 11:00 AM | 5 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 27, 11:00 AM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 27, 10:50 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 10:45 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 10:40 AM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 27, 10:10 AM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 27, 9:55 AM | 5 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 27, 9:35 AM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 27, 9:35 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 9:30 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 9:30 AM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 26, 3:50 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 26, 2:55 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 26, 2:45 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 26, 2:40 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 26, 2:35 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 26, 2:30 PM | 6 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 26, 2:00 PM | 6 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 26, 1:40 PM | 6 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 26, 1:30 PM | 6 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 26, 1:05 PM | 6 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 26, 12:35 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 26, 10:40 AM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 26, 10:30 AM | 6 days ago |
News
4 days ago 247wallst.com
Best Dividend Stocks for Dependable Passive Income: $100,000 Strategy
Selling shares in a downturn to cover living expenses locks in losses at the worst possible moment, but four dividend stocks spread across $100,000 offer a way to let the portfolio sit untouched…
5 days ago defenseworld.net
58,635 Shares of Paychex, Inc. $PAYX Bought by Hourglass Capital LLC
Hourglass Capital LLC bought a new stake in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…
6 days ago globenewswire.com
Paychex Named one of Inc.'s 2026 Power Partners
The company joins the ranks of leading organizations that help businesses grow, scale, and thrive Paychex recognized as an essential B2B partner that businesses can depend on to help them succeed…
1 week ago 247wallst.com
$75,000 in These 3 Dividend Stocks Could Pay You $3,344 a Year
Three businesses in completely different industries each throw off cash every quarter, and a strategically sized stake in all three could replace a surprising slice of a retiree's regular expenses…
1 week ago zacks.com
Paychex (PAYX) Up 17% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Paychex (PAYX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
1 week ago 247wallst.com
These 3 Dividend Stocks Could Help Pay Retirement Bills Without Selling Shares
Every share you sell to cover a retirement expense stops working for you forever, but there is a way to collect cash every quarter without shrinking your stake at all.
1 week ago 247wallst.com
These 4 Dividend Stocks Are About to Go Ex-Dividend. Don't Miss the Dates
Four dividend stocks have ex-dates arriving this week, and missing the window by even one day wipes out the entire quarterly payment.
1 week ago 247wallst.com
Forget Flashy Stocks: These 3 Boring Businesses Have Decades of Dividend Payments
Payroll still runs, factory bins still empty, and store coolers still need restocking whether the economy is booming or collapsing.
1 week ago 247wallst.com
Paychex's 4.3% Dividend Looks Attractive. But Its Safety Margin Is Shrinking
Paychex has raised its dividend every year since 2020 and the cash flow math still works, but something in the payout structure signals the easy years of outsized raises may be behind it.
1 week ago 247wallst.com
ADP vs. PAYX: Which Payroll Stock Will Reward Retirees More Over the Next Decade?
Both payroll giants just handed investors a 10% dividend raise, yet one pays nearly twice the yield of the other while trading at a steeper discount. The right pick depends on a tension between…
1 week ago globenewswire.com
Paychex Expands Payroll Tax Support with New Tax Penalty Protection Service
Provides financial protection for penalties and interest* when resolution efforts do not obtain relief Helps businesses protect cash flow, save time, and reduce the stress associated with payroll tax…
2 weeks ago 247wallst.com
These 6 Dividend Stocks Generate $7,273 a Year. Here’s What Taxes Could Cost You
A $200,000 dividend portfolio sounds straightforward until the IRS takes its annual cut, and the bracket you sit in determines how much of that income quietly disappears before you ever reinvest a…
2 weeks ago marketbeat.com
Paychex AGM Highlights AI Growth Strategy, Stock Split Debate and Shareholder Votes
Paychex NASDAQ: PAYX held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders virtually on Oct. 15, with shareholders voting on director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification and a shareholder…
2 weeks ago globenewswire.com
Paychex Declares Quarterly Dividend
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Paychex common stock of $1.19 per share,…
2 weeks ago 247wallst.com
Paychex Builds Fortress of Steady Dividend Growth While Stock Struggles
Paychex has raised its dividend every spring since the pandemic while its stock quietly lost ground, and the math behind that arrangement is more unusual than most income investors realize.
2 weeks ago zacks.com
PAYX Shares Rise 17.7% in Six Months: Here's What You Should Know
Paychex's AI-driven innovation, Paycor integration, recurring revenues and strong cash flow fuel growth, margin expansion and long-term shareholder returns.
2 weeks ago globenewswire.com
SixFifty, a Paychex Company, Launches Agentic HR Compliance Specialist
New capabilities make employment law compliance more accessible to business leaders and lean HR teams navigating hundreds of legal changes each year Every answer and action is grounded in strict…
3 weeks ago seekingalpha.com
Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Growth Stocks For October 2026
I track an investable universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify attractive entry points based on valuation and future return potential. Applied Materials, D.R. Horton, and Home…
3 weeks ago benzinga.com
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Industrials Stocks With Over 4% Dividend Yields
Watsco, Paychex and Quad/Graphics offer 4.21%-4.68% dividend yields, with mixed analyst ratings and recent company news.
3 weeks ago seekingalpha.com
Paychex: Collect Dividends, And Total Returns From Employers
Paychex remains a Buy, trading at a 20%+ discount to fair value with robust fundamentals and a compelling dividend profile. PAYX delivered Q1 2027 revenue growth of 5.9% and raised PEO and Insurance…
3 weeks ago globenewswire.com
Paychex Honored as a Workforce Management Technology Leader by NelsonHall
Paychex recognized by NelsonHall for the company's ability to deliver immediate benefit and meet future needs of clients through its Paychex Flex® and Paycor® platforms The industry evaluation…
3 weeks ago benzinga.com
Nasdaq 100 Records Have Rarely Been This Narrow, 55 Stocks Are Still Below 50-Day Average
The Nasdaq 100 trades at records Monday, yet 55 of its 101 stocks sit below their 50-day average. QQQ has beaten equal-weight QQQE by 8% since late July.
-
1 month ago benzinga.com
Baird Maintains Neutral on Paychex, Lowers Price Target to $110
Baird analyst Mark Marcon maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $125 to $110.
-
1 month ago benzinga.com
UBS Maintains Neutral on Paychex, Lowers Price Target to $115
UBS analyst Kevin Mcveigh maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $125 to $115.
-
1 month ago benzinga.com
BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Paychex, Lowers Price Target to $113
BMO Capital analyst Daniel Jester maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $118 to $113.
1 month ago benzinga.com
These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Paychex Following Q1 Results
Paychex beats Q1 FY27 estimates, maintains guidance; analysts adjust targets as shares slip 1.4%.
-
1 month ago benzinga.com
Stifel Maintains Hold on Paychex, Lowers Price Target to $112
Stifel analyst David Grossman maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $130 to $112.
-
1 month ago benzinga.com
RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Paychex, Maintains $130 Price Target
RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra reiterates Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Sector Perform and maintains $130 price target.
-
1 month ago benzinga.com
JP Morgan Upgrades Paychex to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $115
JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang upgrades Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) from Underweight to Neutral and raises the price target from $105 to $115.
1 month ago benzinga.com
Paychex Says Key Segment Was ‘Slightly Below’ Expectations, Stock Sinks
Paychex (PAYX) stock falls 7% as key segment lags expectations despite Q1 2027 revenue beat, solid PEO growth, and heavy AI investment.
1 month ago benzinga.com
Nasdaq 100 Slips, 10-Year Yields Hit 19-Year Highs: Stock Market Today
Stocks slid as the 10-year Treasury yield hit a 19-year high on blowout PMI data; cybersecurity stocks bucked the selloff.
1 month ago benzinga.com
Paychex Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) reported first-quarter financial results on Wednesday. The transcript from the company's first-quarter earnings call has been provided below. This transcript is brought to you…
1 month ago benzinga.com
Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Drop as Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Iran at UNGA—KB Home, Worthington, IONQ in Focus (UPDATED)
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Wednesday, as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices rose, while Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 declined.
-
1 month ago benzinga.com
Paychex Q1 Adj. EPS $1.34 Beats $1.32 Estimate, Sales $1.631B Beat $1.627B Estimate
Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) reported quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.32 by 1.52 percent. This is a 9.84 percent increase over earnings of $1.22 per…
1 month ago benzinga.com
Earnings Scheduled For September 23, 2026
Companies Reporting Before The Bell • Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $145.00 million. • General Mills (NYSE:GIS) is projected to…
1 month ago benzinga.com
Nasdaq Hits New Record As Crude Oil Slides Further; Investor Sentiment Improves Slightly, But Fear & Greed Index Remains In ‘Fear’ Zone
Markets mixed: Nasdaq hit a record, Dow fell, oil extended losses. Fear & Greed rose to 35 but stayed in fear; manufacturing weakened.
1 month ago benzinga.com
General Mills, Cintas And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Wednesday
General Mills, Cintas and Paychex report earnings; Worthington beat estimates and surged 18.8%, while KB Home topped forecasts.
1 month ago benzinga.com
Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?
Will S&P 500 open higher? Polymarket odds favor a green open as Wall Street digests cooling oil, Trump's UN address, and fresh AI momentum.
1 month ago benzinga.com
How To Earn $500 A Month From Paychex Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
Paychex expects Q1 EPS of $1.32 and revenue of $1.63B. At a 4.14% yield, investors need ~$145K for $500 monthly dividends.
1 month ago benzinga.com
Paychex Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
Paychex will report Q1 earnings Sept. 23, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.32 and revenue of $1.63B; analysts recently raised price targets.
-
1 month ago benzinga.com
This Union Pacific Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Wednesday
Analysts upgraded Similarweb, Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Radiant Logistics and Ulta Beauty; Paychex rose to Peer Perform, with targets raised.
-
1 month ago benzinga.com
TD Cowen Maintains Hold on Paychex, Raises Price Target to $117
TD Cowen analyst Jared Levine maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Hold and raises the price target from $98 to $117.
-
1 month ago benzinga.com
Stifel Maintains Hold on Paychex, Raises Price Target to $130
Stifel analyst David Grossman maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Hold and raises the price target from $110 to $130.
-
1 month ago benzinga.com
Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on Paychex, Raises Price Target to $111
Wells Fargo analyst Jason Kupferberg maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $95 to $111.
-
2 months ago benzinga.com
Jefferies Maintains Hold on Paychex, Raises Price Target to $120
Jefferies analyst Samad Samana maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Hold and raises the price target from $105 to $120.
-
3 months ago benzinga.com
Citigroup Maintains Buy on Paychex, Raises Price Target to $150
Citigroup analyst Bryan Keane maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Buy and raises the price target from $140 to $150.
3 months ago benzinga.com
Top 3 Industrials Stocks That Could Sink Your Portfolio This Quarter
July 30, 2026: 3 stocks in industrials sector flashing warning to investors who value momentum. RSI compares stock strength on up vs down days.
-
3 months ago benzinga.com
UBS Maintains Neutral on Paychex, Raises Price Target to $115
UBS analyst Kevin Mcveigh maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $105 to $115.
-
4 months ago benzinga.com
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Paychex, Raises Price Target to $109
Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $107 to $109.
4 months ago benzinga.com
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Industrials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
Investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks in turbulent markets. Benzinga offers analyst ratings and news for high-yield stocks like RHI, KRT, and PAYX.